NH Public Works Mutual Aid

New Hampshire Public Works Mutual Aid Program

Call for help:  877-731-9908 (toll-free)

THANKS to the board members who are on the emergency call list: Brian Barden--Dublin; Alan Cote--Derry; Kurt Grassett--Hancock; Richard Lee--New London; & Jim Terrell--Walpole

The Mutual Aid Program for Public Works is the first statewide program in the U.S. The concept for the program was developed by Chum Cleverly, Public Works Director in Bow, NH. See "Joining Mutual Aid" for forms you need to join. See "Requesting" or "Providing" Mutual Aid to learn how to use the Program once you are a member. If you have questions or concerns about the Program please contact Beth Hamilton at the UNH Technology Transfer Center.

Mutual Aid Program Brochure

Watch the NH Public Works Mutual Aid Program Video: Part 1Part 2 

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JOINING MUTUAL AID

  1. Complete the AGREEMENT FORM and send it to UNH T2 fax: 603-862-0620 or email: e.hamilton@unh.edu

  2. Make a $25 check payable to NH Public Works Mutual Aid and mail with a copy of AGREEMENT FORM to:

Cornerstone Association Management
53 Regional Drive Suite 1
Concord NH, 03301
Phone: (603) 228-1231
Fax: (603) 228-2118 

3. Complete the INVENTORY FORM (fill out all applicable) for HighwayWater/Wastewater, and/or Building Inspectors) and send it to UNH T2 (fax: 603-862-0620 or email: e.hamilton@unh.edu)

Mutual Aid History

REQUESTING MUTUAL AID
Print the Cheat Sheet

  1. Determine if your community is a member by searching the member list.

  2. Request assistance only when local municipal resources are deemed inadequate.

  3. Request help by contacting other members directly.
    a. Use the available inventory list to determine what aid is needed.
    b. Use the resource list to determine what community help will be requested from.

  4. You may also use the toll-free number to request help: 1-877-731-9908

  5. Follow-up the request in writing and include the following information (as applicable):
    a. Description of affected area; condition/damage
    b. I.D. service functions needed, be specific.
    c. Specify infrastructure affected; i.e. water, sewer
    d. Describe aid and assistance needs; duration, supplies
    e. Facility needs; i.e. shelters, staging areas for incoming goods
    A Sample Request Letter (.doc)
    f. Meeting time and place for recipient and provider

  6. Contact State and Federal assistance if needed.

PROVIDING MUTUAL AID
Print the Cheat Sheet

  1. Determine if your community is a member by searching the member list.

  2. Determine if your community has adequate resources.

  3. Notify recipient that you can respond, both verbally and in writing.
    A Sample Providing Aid Letter  (.doc)

  4. Designate a lead person or supervisor sent to assist with incident and to work with recipient representative.
    a. Assign work, establish work schedules.
    b. Provides communication equipment for provider employees.
    c. Maintain daily time records, logs of equipment hours, and other expenses.
    d. Make progress reports to recipient.

  5. Give 24 hour notice of intent to end assistance.

  6. Document all expenses, including:
    a. All payroll costs, including fringe benefits.
    b. Employee expenses, travel to/from area, food, housing, etc.
    c. Use of equipment, including fuels, supplies and repairs caused from providing assistance.
    d. General supplies or materials provided

Mutual Aid Members & Available Resources

Complete List of ALL NHPWMA Members

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Highway Department Members

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Building Inspector Members

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Water & Wastewater Members

Links & Other Resources

These were provided by:
NH Homeland Security & Emergency Management and
Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Water/Wastewater Resources: