§ 12 Act on Measures for the Event of Disasters and Warfare (Katastrophengesetz) - c) Duties

1. The Cantonal Executive Staff prepares everything necessary for emergencies during normal times and operates according to the instructions of the Government Council in case of deployment.

2. The Cantonal Executive Staff takes all necessary measures to remedy the situation, has at its disposal the personnel and material resources, and submits proposals to the Government Council as needed. It coordinates the aid measures in the disaster area and implements the decisions of the Government Council.