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e Ooerations Policics I. Protection of life and property during an emergency is the primary responsibility of government at all levels. 2. In an emergency affecting more than one political jurisdiction, officials of all jurisdictions involved will coordinate their services to the maximum extent possible. 3. The City of Arden Hills Emergency Management Director will assist in providing resource coordination between government agencies and the private sectors. 4. City goverllfficnt resources must be utilized to the maximum before state or federal assistance will be made available. 5. Each agency, department, or service of city government will maintain records during an emergency. These records should include work hours, equipment hours, supplies and materials consumed, injurics to personnel, and damage to public facilities and equipment. Support I. National Guard a) Overview . When a natural disaster or other major emergency is beyond the capability oflocal government, support from National Guard \Ulits may be available. Only the Governor, as Commander-In- Chief of the Minnesota National Guard, has the authority to activate the Guard. The purpose of the activation is to ensure the preservation of life and property and to support civil law enforcement agencies: . National Guard assistance will complement, and not be a substitute for county and/or city participation in emergency operations. . If made available, National Guard personnel remain under military command at all times, but will support and assist county and/or city forces in the accomplishment of a specific task or tasks. b) Request Procedure In the casc of the County and the City of Arden Hills, the Sheriff must submit the request for assistance to the Governor's Office. Requests for activation of the National Guard are to be submitted to the State Duty Officer by calling (651) 649-5451. , 14