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Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2018 <br /> <br />Page | 134 <br /> <br />6.2 Implementation <br />Ramsey County and its included municipalities share a common Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and work <br />together closely to develop, revise, and implement it. This MHMP provides a comprehensive chart of <br />mitigation actions for Ramsey County and its jurisdictions (see Section 5.3.1, Hazard Mitigation Actions). <br />The cities of Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mounds <br />View, New Brighton, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights and White Bear <br />Lake participated in the MHMP planning process and identified the specific mitigation strategies that they <br />would seek to implement in their communities during the 5-year planning cycle. These mitigation actions <br />are provided in Appendix G: Mitigation Actions by Jurisdiction. <br />Several implementation tools are available to address hazards. Many of these tools are below, however, <br />in some cases additional discussion is needed to identify what strategies are most appropriate to use. <br />This will be part of an ongoing discussion as Ramsey County looks for opportunities for plan <br />implementation. The following tools will be considered: <br />Education: In many cases, education of residents has been identified as one of the most effective <br />mitigation strategies. <br />Capital Investments: Capital investments such as fire and ambulance equipment, sprinkler systems <br />and dry hydrants are tools that can limit risks and impacts of natural and man-made hazards. <br />Data Collection and Needs Assessments: Data collection and needs assessments can aid in gaining <br />a better understanding of threats and allow planning for mitigation strategies accordingly. As resources <br />are limited for this part of the planning process, additional data collection is likely to be an ongoing <br />activity as resources become available. <br />Coordination: Responsibilities for mitigation strategies run across various county departments, local <br />fire and ambulance departments, city and township governments, and a host of state and federal <br />agencies. Ongoing coordination is an important tool to ensure resources are used efficiently. <br />Coordination can also avoid duplication of efforts or prevent gaps that are created because of unclear <br />roles and responsibilities. The mitigation plan review process can function as a tool to have an ongoing <br />discussion of roles, responsibilities, and opportunities for coordination. <br />Regional Cooperation: Counties and public safety services providers throughout the Metro Region of <br />Minnesota often share similar challenges and concerns. In some cases, a regional approach may be <br />warranted as a mitigation strategy to save resources. Mutual aid agreements are a tool already in use for <br />many services. Needs assessments for fire and ambulance services and development of assistance for <br />volunteer recruiting, training, and retention could benefit from a regional approach. Cooperation among <br />counties could also help in lobbying for certain funding priorities that address concerns relating to <br />challenges in service delivery in rural areas. Organizations such as FEMA Region V and the MN <br />Department of HSEM through the Regional Program Coordinator can offer tools and resources to assist <br />in these cooperative efforts. <br />Regulation: Regulation is an important mitigation tool for Ramsey County. Regulation plays a <br />particularly important role for land use, access to structures and the protection of water resources and <br />public health.