Indiana Code
Chapter 6.5. Interstate Mutual Aid Agreements
10-14-6.5-1. "Emergency"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "emergency" means an occurrence or condition in a jurisdiction that results in a situation:
(1) that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or the environment;
(2) that is not initially at the level of a disaster or emergency that requires a local or state declaration of disaster or emergency (even if such a local or state declaration of disaster or emergency is made after the initial request is made for mutual aid); and
(3) for which the governing jurisdiction determines:
(A) that the situation exceeds its ability to render appropriate aid; and
(B) that it is in the public's best interest to request mutual aid from a governmental jurisdiction or private entity in another state with which the governing jurisdiction has entered into a mutual aid agreement under this chapter.
As added by P.L.94-2011, SEC.1.

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