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<br /> Rcasons for the Procedurcs <br /> . Tomadocs, floods, blizzards, and othcr natural disastcrs can atlect the City of Arden Hills. In addition. <br /> major disastcrs such as train wrecks, plane crashcs, explosions, accidcntal releases of hazardous <br /> materials, and enemy attack pose a potential threat to public health and safety in Arden Hills. An <br /> emergency plan is needed to ensure the protection of the puhlic from thc effects of these hazards. <br /> Purposc of the Procedurcs <br /> The City of Arden Hills has many capabilities and resources which could be used in response to any <br /> major disaster. These include the hlcilities, equipment, manpowcr, and skills of both govemment and <br /> non-government professions and groups in Arden Hills. The purpose of this plan is to ensure the <br /> ctfective coordinated use of these rcsourccs to: <br /> I. Maximize the protection of life and property <br /> 2. Ensure the continuity of government <br /> '"' Sustain survivors <br /> _J. <br /> 4. Repair essential facilities and utilitics <br /> I.cgal Basis and References <br /> . l. Public Law 920, as amendcd <br /> 2. Minnesota State Statutcs, Chapter 12, as amended <br /> 1. City 0 f Arden H ills Municipal Code, .Chapter 7 <br /> 4. Mutual Aid Agreements <br /> Organization <br /> Existing government is the basis for emergency operations. That is, government agencies will pert<mn <br /> cmcrgcncy activities related to those they perform on a day-to-day hasis. City organization, <br /> responsibilitics, and interrelationships are shown on Chart A of this Basic Plan. <br /> . <br /> 5 <br />