Public Health Emergency Preparedness is the capability of the public health and human care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies. Public Health Emergency Preparedness includes: - Dispensing/vaccination clinics - Essential services such as isolation and quarantine - Mass care shelters and evacuation points coordination - Medical countermeasures - Volunteer management Human Service Emergency Preparedness includes: - Behavioral health services - Disaster food stamps to replace food destroyed by a disaster

Disaster Relief and Recovery - Find open shelters when an emergency has forced an individual (with or without a service animal) to evacuate their home. The Red Cross may be able to help by providing shelter and services. - Responds to emergencies like fires, floods, and severe storms. At every disaster, victims' needs are assessed and methods are taken to ensure they have clothing, financial assistance, food, health services, mental health assistance, temporary shelter/housing, and other services to help them recover. Clean-Up and Recovery Guides - Check Home Safety: If an individual has had to evacuate, they can take steps to evaluate whether it is safe to enter when they are allowed to return home - COVID-19 Bereavement: Offers information and resources for families that have lost loved ones due to COVID-19 - Emergency Resource Library: Tips and strategies for preparing, responding to, and recovering from disasters and emergencies. Topics include chemical emergencies, COVID-19, drought, flood, flu, food safety, heat wave, highway safety, home fire, landslide, nuclear explosion, radiation, poisoning, power outage, terrorism, thunderstorm, tornado, water safety, wildfire, and winter storms. - Recovering Emotionally: Find out about special care individuals may need - Recovering Financially: Get information on how to manage the financial impact of a disaster, from handling insurance claims to replacing documents that may have been lost - Staying Safe After a Disaster: Learn steps to take during and after most disasters or emergencies to help ensure safety

Disaster Relief and Recovery - Responds to emergencies like fires, floods and severe storms. At every disaster, victims' needs are assessed and methods are taken to ensure they have clothing, financial assistance, food, health services, mental health assistance, temporary shelter/housing and other services to help them recover. - Find Open Shelters: If an emergency has forced an individual (with or without a service animal) to evacuate their home, the Red Cross may be able to help by providing shelter and services Contact Loved Ones - Family in the U.S.: Individuals can let loved ones know they are OK after a local disaster. Individuals can find someone they love who may have experienced a recent disaster. Clean Up and Recovery Guides - Staying Safe After a Disaster: Learn steps to take during and after most disasters or emergencies to help ensure safety - Check Home Safety: If an individual has had to evacuate, they can take steps to evaluate whether it is safe to enter when they are allowed to return home - Recovering Emotionally: Find out about special care individuals may need - Recovering Financially: Get information on how to manage the financial impact of disaster, from handling insurance claims to replacing documents that may have been lost - Emergency Resource Library: Tips and strategies for preparing, responding to and recovering from disasters and emergencies related to topics such as chemical emergency; COVID-19; drought; flood; flu; food safety; heat wave; highway safety; home fire; landslide; nuclear explosion and radiation; poisoning; power outage; terrorism; thunderstorm; tornado; water safety; wildfire; winter storm

Disaster Relief and Recovery - Responds to emergencies like fires, floods and severe storms. At every disaster, victims' needs are assessed and methods are taken to ensure they have clothing, financial assistance, food, health services, mental health assistance, temporary shelter/housing and other services to help them recover. - Find Open Shelters: If an emergency has forced an individual (with or without a service animal) to evacuate their home, the Red Cross may be able to help by providing shelter and services Contact Loved Ones - Family in the U.S.: Individuals can let loved ones know they are OK after a local disaster. Individuals can find someone they love who may have experienced a recent disaster. Clean Up and Recovery Guides - Staying Safe After a Disaster: Learn steps to take during and after most disasters or emergencies to help ensure safety - Check Home Safety: If an individual has had to evacuate, they can take steps to evaluate whether it is safe to enter when they are allowed to return home - Recovering Emotionally: Find out about special care individuals may need - Recovering Financially: Get information on how to manage the financial impact of disaster, from handling insurance claims to replacing documents that may have been lost - COVID-19 Bereavement: Offers information and resources for families that have lost loved ones due to COVID-19 - Emergency Resource Library: Tips and strategies for preparing, responding to and recovering from disasters and emergencies related to topics such as chemical emergency; COVID-19; drought; flood; flu; food safety; heat wave; highway safety; home fire; landslide; nuclear explosion and radiation; poisoning; power outage; terrorism; thunderstorm; tornado; water safety; wildfire; winter storm

LAKE COUNTY Lake County Chamber of Commerce Call (218)391-5081 for places to stay in Lake County for displaced families SAINT LOUIS COUNTY American Red Cross Open Shelters Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for assistance with financial assistance, health services, mental health, and temporary shelter/housing. Animal Evacuation Locations Animal Allies - 4006 Airport Road, Duluth, MN 55803 - Phone: (218)722-5341 - Accepting animals needing a safe place to stay during evacuation, kennel space may be limited. Call ahead. Cook Country Connection 1953 Vermilion Drive Phone: (218)780-8611 Offering trailers and extra paddocks for space to help house animals and people Lake County Humane Society 415 20th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218)834-5806; Non-emergency Dispatch: (218)834-8385 Provides temporary shelter for pets of families impacted by the wildfire PJ's Rescue 2709 Piedmont Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811 Contact: Visit their Facebook page and message the agency directly Provides temporary shelter, supplies, or transport for pets of families impacted by the wildfire Pup North Pet Lodge 4271 Clyde Road, Eveleth, MN 55734 Phone: (218)969-7205; additional phone: (218)744-1477 Provides temporary shelter for any dog or cat that is displaced and pets of families impacted by the wildfire Puppa's Pals Email: [email protected] Provides temporary shelter for pets of families impacted by the wildfire. May also accept animals such as horses and livestock, depending on resources. Property Damage Reporting Residents who have damages to their private property in the recent wildfires in Saint Louis County, can fill out this form. The information will be used for future communication relating to potential relief.

Emergency services available in the form of goods, clothing, food, shelter, etc. in the cases of natural disaster, fire, flooding, etc. Salvation Army Canteen available for emergency assistance also. A private, non-profit organization serving Itasca County. (Requests from outside of the county will not necessarily be denied) The purpose of Salvation Army is to provide moral and spiritual support, material goods, food, shelter, and transportation for those unable to provide for themselves. Every situation is reviewed individually. Conditions of service: - Will maintain anonymity and confidentiality - Will require name, address and Social Security number in order to provide ANY services - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable. Also see "Transient Policy"

Assists with immediate needs following a natural disaster such as a fire or a flood. Works as a backup to governmental aid and the Red Cross. Response and recovery programs: - Advocacy: Certified social workers, human services aides, and officers are assigned to provide a professional level of assistance, including advocacy and referrals to private and public assistance programs - Clean-Up Efforts: Salvation Army may provide cleaning supplies along with a clean-up kit to individuals and families to assist in the restoration of their homes. Volunteers may be recruited to assist survivors with major cleaning of their homes. - Congregate Feeding: Salvation Army buildings and other sites used for preparation and service of meals to victims and relief personnel - Counseling: Individual, family, and group counseling and emotional support available through trained officers, personnel, and critical incident stress management - Donated Materials: During a major disaster, the generosity of Americans enables the Salvation Army to solicit and distribute donated goods. Salvation Army may elect to purchase and distribute basic commodities not readily available at the time of need. These may include, but are not limited to, food, water, health and sanitary needs, baby and child care products, medicines, bedding, and other items for which an immediate need exists. - Financial Assistance: Financial grants for immediate needs are made to victims who demonstrate need - Identification/Registration: Locates victims and provides information and communication to inquiring family and friends - Mobile Feeding: Mobile feeding units serve hot meals to victims and relief personnel on site - Reconstruction: Salvation Army may accept responsibility to coordinate or assist with reconstruction efforts - Shelter: Shelters may be established and maintained in Salvation Army facilities or other sites. Programs may include short term housing when shelters are not necessary. - Volunteer Services: Recruits, trains and utilizes volunteers. Registered volunteers may be provided with housing, meals and support services including transportation, if necessary and available.

Staff and Volunteer Information: - Method of credentialing staff and volunteers: training - Method of notifying staff in times of disaster: phone or email - 75+ staff trained in CPR, first aid and volunteer management Disaster-related equipment: - 3 Vans - 1 Truck - Telephone system with 5 lines - Camp Miller can provide accommodations for 120+ meals - 8700 square foot building that includes sleeping area, showering, and child care options - Downtown Duluth YMCA - Building that includes sleeping area, showering, and child care options - Essentia Wellness Center - Nonportable generator services - 2 chain saws - The True North Americorps Program has 75 members who are placed at 50 sites throughout Northeastern Minnesota. Members are trained to establish a Volunteer Reception Center to manage spontaneous volunteers during a disaster; they arealso trained in CPR, First Aid, and generally hold other credentials relevant to disaster response - All Duluth Area Family YMCA team members are trained in First Aid and CPR

Staff and Volunteer Information: - Method of credentialing staff and volunteers: training - Method of notifying staff in times of disaster: phone or email - 75+ staff trained in CPR, first aid and volunteer management Disaster-related equipment: - 3 Vans - 1 Truck - Telephone system with 5 lines - Camp Miller can provide accommodations for 120+ meals - 8700 square foot building that includes sleeping area, showering, and child care options - Downtown Duluth YMCA - Building that includes sleeping area, showering, and child care options - Essentia Wellness Center - Nonportable generator services - 2 chain saws - The True North Americorps Program has 75 members who are placed at 50 sites throughout Northeastern Minnesota. Members are trained to establish a Volunteer Reception Center to manage spontaneous volunteers during a disaster; they arealso trained in CPR, First Aid, and generally hold other credentials relevant to disaster response - All Duluth Area Family YMCA team members are trained in First Aid and CPR

Public Health Emergency Preparedness is the capability of the public health and human care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies. Public Health Emergency Preparedness includes: - Dispensing/vaccination clinics - Essential services such as isolation and quarantine - Mass care shelters and evacuation points coordination - Medical countermeasures - Volunteer management Human Service Emergency Preparedness includes: - Behavioral health services - Disaster food stamps to replace food destroyed by a disaster

Disaster Relief and Recovery - Responds to emergencies like fires, floods and severe storms. At every disaster, victims' needs are assessed and methods are taken to ensure they have clothing, financial assistance, food, health services, mental health assistance, temporary shelter/housing and other services to help them recover. - Find Open Shelters: If an emergency has forced an individual (with or without a service animal) to evacuate their home, the Red Cross may be able to help by providing shelter and services Contact Loved Ones - Family in the U.S.: Individuals can let loved ones know they are OK after a local disaster. Individuals can find someone they love who may have experienced a recent disaster. Clean Up and Recovery Guides - Staying Safe After a Disaster: Learn steps to take during and after most disasters or emergencies to help ensure safety - Check Home Safety: If an individual has had to evacuate, they can take steps to evaluate whether it is safe to enter when they are allowed to return home - Recovering Emotionally: Find out about special care individuals may need - Recovering Financially: Get information on how to manage the financial impact of disaster, from handling insurance claims to replacing documents that may have been lost - Emergency Resource Library: Tips and strategies for preparing, responding to and recovering from disasters and emergencies related to topics such as chemical emergency; COVID-19; drought; flood; flu; food safety; heat wave; highway safety; home fire; landslide; nuclear explosion and radiation; poisoning; power outage; terrorism; thunderstorm; tornado; water safety; wildfire; winter storm

- Emergency services available in the form of goods, clothing, food, shelter, etc. in the cases of natural disaster, fire, flooding, etc - The purpose of Salvation Army is to provide moral and spiritual support, material goods, food, shelter and transportation for those unable to provide for themselves - Every situation is reviewed individually Conditions of Service: - Will maintain anonymity and confidentiality - Will require name, address and Social Security numbers in order to provide any services - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable

Public Health Emergency Preparedness is the capability of the public health and human care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies. Public Health Emergency Preparedness includes: - Dispensing/vaccination clinics - Essential services such as isolation and quarantine - Mass care shelters and evacuation points coordination - Medical countermeasures - Volunteer management Human Service Emergency Preparedness includes: - Behavioral health services - Disaster food stamps to replace food destroyed by a disaster

Disaster Relief and Recovery - Responds to emergencies like fires, floods and severe storms. At every disaster, victims' needs are assessed and methods are taken to ensure they have clothing, financial assistance, food, health services, mental health assistance, temporary shelter/housing and other services to help them recover. - Find Open Shelters: If an emergency has forced an individual (with or without a service animal) to evacuate their home, the Red Cross may be able to help by providing shelter and services Contact Loved Ones - Family in the U.S.: Individuals can let loved ones know they are OK after a local disaster. Individuals can find someone they love who may have experienced a recent disaster. Clean Up and Recovery Guides - Staying Safe After a Disaster: Learn steps to take during and after most disasters or emergencies to help ensure safety - Check Home Safety: If an individual has had to evacuate, they can take steps to evaluate whether it is safe to enter when they are allowed to return home - Recovering Emotionally: Find out about special care individuals may need - Recovering Financially: Get information on how to manage the financial impact of disaster, from handling insurance claims to replacing documents that may have been lost - COVID-19 Bereavement: Offers information and resources for families that have lost loved ones due to COVID-19 - Emergency Resource Library: Tips and strategies for preparing, responding to and recovering from disasters and emergencies related to topics such as chemical emergency; COVID-19; drought; flood; flu; food safety; heat wave; highway safety; home fire; landslide; nuclear explosion and radiation; poisoning; power outage; terrorism; thunderstorm; tornado; water safety; wildfire; winter storm

To help people/families are behind on their utilities, or have a fire, or a death in the family.

Public Health Emergency Preparedness is the capability of the public health and human care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies. Public Health Emergency Preparedness includes: - Dispensing/vaccination clinics - Essential services such as isolation and quarantine - Mass care shelters and evacuation points coordination - Medical countermeasures - Volunteer management Human Service Emergency Preparedness includes: - Behavioral health services - Disaster food stamps to replace food destroyed by a disaster

Provides disaster relief services including: - Disaster application center - Disaster counseling - Disaster shelter - Domestic disaster information - Emergency communications - Emergency operations center - Volunteer opportunities