Cumberland County Maine
 
File #: 24-040    Version: 1
Type: Order Status: Approved
File created: 4/2/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/8/2024 Final action: 4/8/2024
Title: Authorization for the County Manager to Execute the Memorandum of Agreement between Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) and the Wilderness Rescue Team (WRT) for Wilderness Search and Rescue Services.
Indexes: Grant
Attachments: 1. Position Paper - Wilderness SAR Team, 2. MOA EMA-WRT (Rev. 3-20-24) V2 - Accepted (1), 3. 24-040 - Item Details MOU Wilderness SAR

Agenda Item Request:

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Authorization for the County Manager to Execute the Memorandum of Agreement between Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) and the Wilderness Rescue Team (WRT) for Wilderness Search and Rescue Services.

 

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Background and Purpose of Request:

Requestor: Michael Durkin, Director EMA

Entering into this agreement with the Wilderness Rescue Team is CCEMA’s first step towards building the Mass Search and Rescue capability within the County. The MOA brings the team’s specializations in wilderness medicine, technical rescue and mass search to the County. In return, CCEMA will provide a centralized location to store team assets at the Windham bunker as well as a link to FEMA grant programs.

 

Funding Amount and Source:

N/A

Effective Date if Applicable:

This MOA goes into effect upon signature of the County Manager. The MOA automatically renews annually but can be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice.