Laserfiche WebLink
<br /> Rcasons for the Proccdures <br /> . Tornadoes, floods. blizzards, and other natural disasters can affect the City of Arden 1 Iills. In addition, <br /> major disasters such as train wrecks, plane crashes, explosions, accidental releases of hazardous <br /> materials, and enemy attack pose a potential threat to public health and safety in Arden l/ills. An <br /> cmergency plan is needed to ensure the protection of the public from the ctfeds of these hazards. <br /> Purpose of thc Proccdurcs <br /> The City of Arden l/ills has many capabilities and resources \vhieh could be used in response to any <br /> major disaster. These include the f~lcilities, equipment, nJanpo\ver, and skills of both government and <br /> /lon-government professions and groups in Arden Hills. 'The purpose of this plan is to ensure the <br /> effective coordinated use of these resources to: <br /> I. f\,/Jaximize the protection of life and property <br /> 2. Ensure the continuity of government <br /> " Sustain survivors <br /> .J <br /> 4. Repair essential bcilities and utilities <br /> Lcgal Basis and Rcfcrcnces <br /> . I. Public Law 920, as amended <br /> 2 Minnesota State Statutes. Chapter 12, as amended <br /> 3. C'ity of Arden Hills t'vlunicipal Code, Chapter 7 <br /> 4. Mutual Aid Agreements <br /> Organization <br /> Existing government is the basis f()r emergency operations. That is, government agencies will perfonll <br /> emergency activities related to those they pcrt<.)rm on a day-to-day basis. City organization. <br /> responsibilities. and interrelationships are shown on Chart A of this Basic Plan. <br /> . <br /> :) <br />