- Provides major disaster programs - Offers shelter information for emergency need due to major disaster - Also provides food and water for shelter - Gives procedure for response to disasters, nuclear radiation, or chemical accidents - Measures suspected radiation - Coordinates application for Federal/State Government aid due to disaster - Provides all Aitkin County emergency numbers (Fire #s) - Make the emergency plans for Aitkin County - Coordinates weather spotters (Skywarn) - Coordinates Amateur Radio Association (Ham Operators) - Mine Safety Inspector - Safety Officer for County - Coordinates Civil Air Patrol for disasters