The Statewide Mutual Aid (SMA) program was developed to help cities and counties more quickly and efficiently assist one another in response to a major disaster. The total number of counties (95), cities (40), and towns (5) eligible for participation in the Statewide Mutual Aid program is 140. SMA does not affect existing day-to-day mutual aid agreements between adjacent or nearby localities. For more information, contact Kenny Hayes at (804) 674-2720, or kenny.hayes@vdem.virginia.gov.