The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ______ resources if they do not meet its needs.

The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can decline resources if they do not meet its needs.

This flexibility ensures that the receiving jurisdiction can maintain operational efficiency and effectiveness by ensuring that only resources that fit their specific requirements and standards are utilized.

Source: https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700b/handouts/national_incident_management%20system_third%20edition_october_2017.pdf