A.__Make, amend and rescind the necessary orders and rules to carry out this chapter within the limits of the authority conferred upon the Governor and not inconsistent with the rules, regulations and directives of the President of the United States or of any federal department or agency having specifically authorized emergency management functions;

B.__Prepare a comprehensive plan and program for the emergency management functions of this State.__That plan and program must be integrated into and coordinated with the emergency management plans of federal agencies and with the plans of other states and foreign countries, and their political subdivisions, to the fullest possible extent;

C.__Coordinate the preparation of plans and programs for emergency management functions by the political subdivisions of the State.__These plans must be integrated into and coordinated with the emergency management plan and program of the State to the fullest possible extent;

D.__In accordance with the plan and program for the emergency management functions of the State, and consistent with the emergency management plans, programs and directives of the Federal Government, procure supplies and equipment, institute training programs and public information programs and take all other preparatory steps, including the partial or full mobilization of emergency management organizations in advance of actual disaster or catastrophe, to ensure the furnishing of adequately trained and equipped forces of__ emergency management personnel in time of need;

E.__Conduct studies and surveys and take inventories of the industries, resources and facilities of the State necessary to ascertain the State's emergency management capabilities, and plan for their most efficient emergency use, including emergency economic controls to ensure adequate production and equitable distribution of essential commodities;

F.__Whenever a shortage of critical material supplies appears imminent in the State, establish emergency reserves of those products necessary to ensure the health, welfare and safety of the people of the State.__To establish those reserves, the Governor may purchase quantities of those materials for resale on a cost plus expenses basis for priority end users within the State;

G.__On behalf of the State, enter into mutual aid arrangements with other states and foreign countries, and