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Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2018 <br /> <br />Page | 94 <br /> <br />Plans and Programs in Place <br />Ramsey County Emergency Operations Plan, Ramsey County COOP/COG Plan; Ramsey County Multijurisdictional <br />Hazard Mitigation Plan, THIRA – Ramsey County maintains several different plans including an Emergency <br />Operations Plan, a Ramsey County COOP/COG Plan and the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard <br />Mitigation Plan, which are designed as guides for emergency and/or recovery operations. These plans are <br />intended to assist key county/municipal officials and emergency organizations to carry out their <br />responsibilities for the protection of life and property under a wide range of emergency conditions. <br />Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely <br />and targeted communication to the public, Ramsey County utilizes the Everbridge Mass Notification <br />System, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), <br />Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Facebook page, and local news media. <br />Ramsey County promotes the use of NOAA weather radios by critical facilities and the public to receive <br />information broadcast from the National Weather Service. Local television & radio stations assist with <br />sharing public information. Ramsey County Emergency Communications Center has recently upgraded <br />its siren system to be fully functional with the use of polygon-based warnings. Tornado warnings issued <br />by the National Weather Service will automatically sound sirens inside or very near the polygon. <br />Fire Departments – There are 12 fire departments located in Ramsey County. Each department is <br />responsible for wildfires within their department boundaries; however, they often work together on <br />larger fires, including wildfires. <br />Mutual Aid Agreements – All the municipal fire departments in Ramsey County have mutual aid <br />agreements with each contiguous department that borders their respective fire district, including those <br />in adjoining counties. Written mutual aid agreements are on file with each city. <br />DNR Information and Training – DNR maintains current statewide map information on seasonal wildfire <br />risks, however, Ramsey County is primarily an urban area. Ramsey County Fire Departments do not <br />participate in DNR wildfire training. <br />Burning Permits/Restrictions – Burn permits are regulated by the fire departments in Ramsey County. An <br />actual permit may or may not be required, however, each jurisdiction has rules/regulations available to <br />all residents online. <br />Fire Prevention Week – Fire prevention is held annually each October. Most municipal fire departments <br />participate and provide an opportunity for citizens to learn fire safety. <br />Program Gaps or Deficiencies <br />Water Access – Not all areas of Ramsey County, particularly North Oaks, have good access to hydrants <br />for fighting fires. Fire districts need to continue addressing the need for dry hydrants and water access. <br />4.4.11 Landslides and Soil Erosion <br />Erosion is the wearing away of land, such as the loss of a riverbank, beach, shoreline, or dune material. It <br />is measured as the rate of change in the position or displacement of a riverbank or shoreline over a <br />period of time. Short-term erosion typically results from periodic natural events, such as flooding, <br />hurricanes, storm surges, and windstorms, but may be intensified by human activities. Long-term erosion