Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network is…
- A Statewide Mutual Aid System for ALL Public Works agencies in Illinois.
- Public Agencies can help each other with personnel and resources for both natural and man-made disasters.
- Over 100 Member Agencies Strong!
Federal Directive after 9/11HSPD-8: Expanded definition of 1stresponders to include Public Works personnelIPWMAN Mutual Aid Operations
- Response is ALWAYS voluntary
- No charge to recipient for first five days
- More than five days provider will be reimbursed by the recipient.
- If state or federal funds become available, IPWMAN response costs may be reimbursable.
- You MUST JOIN to be eligible for Mutual Aid (exception is declared state or federal disaster)