- Coordinates disaster relief and assistance through the state HSEM and FEMA, and coordinates resources and supplies as county departments request them when an incident does happen. - Develops emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery plans for the county

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 the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

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.

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training. Services for the community: - Community Emergency Response Training (CERT): 20 hour class to help prepare for emergencies and disasters in the home or community. Practice first aid and triage, using fire extinguishers, and basic search and rescue in a casual atmosphere. Build your own evacuation and shelter kits. - Firewise: Resource to for homeowners to reduce the risk of a fire damage to their home by taking some simple preventive actions. Homeowners can become a recognized Firewise USA site. - Volunteer Opportunities: - CERT team supports emergency response to natural and man-made emergencies and disasters through education, training, response and recovery - Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services / Amateur Radio Emergency Services (RACES/ARES) serves as a back-up for public safety communications during emergencies and disasters, when traditional methods of communication are overwhelmed or fail - Emergency Services Chaplains provide emotional and spiritual support to all emergency responders and their families, as well as victims of crime or crisis served by our responders

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

- 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

?Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

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

- 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 Clearwater County emergency numbers (Fire #s) - Make the emergency plans for Clearwater County - Coordinates weather spotters (Skywarn) - Coordinates Amateur Radio Association (Ham Operators) - Mine Safety Inspector - Safety Officer for Clearwater County - Coordinates Civil Air Patrol for disasters

- Disaster preparedness - Emergency management during a disaster - Emergency Operations Center - General disaster information - Safety alerts, emergency communications - Safety education programs - Severe weather safety information

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

CLOSED United States Postal Services Free COVID-19 Testing Update 9/25/2023: Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home through the United States Postal Service. To place an order, visit website www.covid.gov/tests or call (800)232-0233. CLOSED Federal At-Home Testing More information on how to get the At-Home Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Test for free can be found on the US Department of Health and Human Services webpage. The tests will be available via mail starting at the end of September, 2024. State At-Home Testing Update 6/16/2025: Visit the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Testing website for more information on where to test, which test to take, when to test and more information on testing. Also, offers information to the public on who can get medications to treat COVID-19 and how to access them. Learn more at COVID-19 Medication Options. CLOSED Minnesotans can order free rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits for residents of eligible communities. Residents can enter their zip code to see if tests are available in their area through the Minnesota Department of Health's Say Yes! COVID Test website here. The website is available in English, Hmoob/Hmong, Soomaali/Somali, Español/Spanish, and more! More information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Health's Order Your Free At-Home Rapid Tests website here. Residents can also call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 9 am - 5 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 9 am - 7 pm Tuesday and Thursday. Language assistance is available. Telehealth Test to Treat CLOSED Update 6/20/24: The Minnesota Department of Health has partnered with Cue Health for a free telehealth test-to-treat program to help ensure Minnesotans have easy access to care, treatments, and COVID-19 medication delivery. This service is free and available seven days a week, additional information can be accessed here. CLOSED The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response website provides information regarding Test to Treat. Get fast, easy access to life-saving COVID-19 treatments. CLOSED A Test to Treat locator is available to help find participating sites. A call center is available at 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in English, Español/Spanish, and more than 150 other languages. The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is available at 1-888-677-1199 or via email to specifically help people with disabilities access services. A Test to Treat fact sheet is also available online in English and Español/Spanish.

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Provides: - Disaster preparedness - Emergency communications - Emergency management during a disaster - Emergency operations center - General disaster Information - Safety alerts - Weather warnings to county fire departments and Montevideo cable TV including cold weather, extreme heat, flood, tornado, and winter storm advisories

Assists the community by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Develops and maintains an all-hazards emergency response plan to address natural, manmade, and technological (hazardous materials) disasters. It coordinates local response efforts and seeks state and/or federal assistance when county resources are depleted or the event exceeds local capabilities.

- 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 Itasca County emergency numbers (Fire #s) - Make the emergency plans for Itasca County - Coordinates weather spotters (Skywarn) - Coordinates Amateur Radio Association (Ham Operators) - Mine Safety Inspector - Safety Officer for County - Coordinates Civil Air Patrol for disasters