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Operations Policies 1. 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, otlieials of all jurisdictions involved will coordinate their services to the maximum extent possible. " The City of Arden I hIls Emergency Management Director will assist in providing resource .,. coordination between government agencies and the private sectors. 4. City government resources must be utilized to the maximum before state or federal assistance will he made available. 5. Each agcncy, department, or service of city government will maintain records during an emergency. These rccords should include work hours, cquipment hours, supplies and materials consumed, injuries 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 of local government, . support 1rom National Guard units may hc available. Only the Governor, as Commander-In- Chicf 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 enf()rcement agencies: . National Guard assistance will complement, and not he a substitute t()r county and/or city participation in emergency operations. . If made available, National Guard personnel rcmain under military command at all timcs, but will support and assist county and/or city f()ITCS in the accomplishmcnt of a specific task or tasks. b) Request Procedurc In the case of the County and the City or Arden Hills, the Sheriff must submit the request 1()r assistance to the Governor's Office. Requests f()r activation of the National Guard arc to bc submitted to the State Duty Officer by calling (651) 649-5451. . 14