Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-684.3: General implementation

ARTICLE II

General Implementation

Each party state entering into this compact recognizes that many

emergencies transcend political jurisdictional boundaries and that

intergovernmental coordination is essential in managing these and

other emergencies under this compact. Each state further recognizes

that there will be emergencies which require immediate access and

present procedures to apply outside resources to make a prompt and

effective response to such an emergency. This is because few, if

any, individual states have all the resources they need in all types

of emergencies or the capability of delivering resources to the area

where emergencies occur.

The prompt, full, and effective utilization of resources of the

participating states, including any resources on hand or available

from the federal government or any other source, that are essential

to the safety, care and welfare of the people in the event of any

emergency or disaster declared by a party state, shall be the

underlying principle on which all articles of this compact shall be

understood.

On behalf of the governor of each state participating in the

compact, the legally designated state official who is assigned

responsibility for emergency management will be responsible for

formulation of the appropriate interstate mutual aid plans and

procedures necessary to implement this compact.