This collection has been divided into two series: general correspondence (1971-1981) and subject files (1972-1980). The correspondence, arranged chronologically and pertains to state and federal legislation governing the funding and operations of emergency and disaster services and formulation of agency policy. Also included are policy statement drafts, various emergency plans and planning exercises, and comments on various issues. The subject files (1974-1981) are arranged by disaster or emergency, including flooding, a grasshopper disaster, and winter storms. The files are organized alphabetically by county, city or town in which damage occured. Contents are a combination of correspondence, financial assistance applications, damage reports and evaluations, contractor claims, equipment rental receipts, payroll overtime records, and miscelleanous support documents. All folder titles are those used by the division.