I, TIM PAWLENTY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the applicable statutes, do hereby issue this Executive Order:

WHEREAS, Hurricane Katrina has impacted jurisdictions in the southern United States, and

WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") has requested assistance from the State of Minnesota in sheltering and housing displaced persons of Hurricane Katrina, and

WHEREAS, as a result, there is a need to provide basic life, safety and support to individuals and families displaced by the hurricane; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby order that:

1.                   State agencies are authorized to provide assistance in support of the relocation of individuals and families displaced by the hurricane as coordinated through the State Emergency Operations Center.

2.                   The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shall continue to implement the State's Emergency Operations Plan.

3.                   Alan Bataglia, Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is appointed as the Governor's Authorized Representative (GAR) for coordination of the emergency operations in Minnesota.

4.                   The Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management acting as the GAR is authorized to request assistance from and coordinate with the federal government to enhance the emergency support activity in Minnesota.

5.                   The Adjutant General of Minnesota shall order to state active duty on or about September 2, 2005, in the service of the State, such personnel and equipment of the military forces of the State as required, and for such period of time as necessary to support the relocation and housing of individuals and families arriving in Minnesota.

6.                   The Adjutant General is authorized to purchase, lease or contract goods or services necessary to accomplish the mission.

7.                   The costs of subsistence, transportation, fuel, pay and allowances of said individuals shall by defrayed from the general fund of the State, as provided for in Minnesota Statutes 2004, Sections 192.49; 192.52, 192.54 and 192.55.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1998, Section 4.035, subd. 2, this Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until such date as elements of the military forces of the State are no longer required or as otherwise provided by Minnesota law.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 4th day of September, 2005.