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<br />. Emergency Operation Procedures <br /> Standinc. Opera tine Procedure Medical Examiner <br /> Multiple Deaths - Medical Examiner <br /> CAPABILITY <br /> The Ramsey eounty Medical Examiner's Office can handle up to ten bodies without aid. With more <br /> deaths, they would use refrigerated trueks f()r temporary storage and call in nlOn: pathologists to help. <br /> Temporary morgues would not be used. <br /> Minnesota's State bureau of Criminal Apprehension has a forensic team that can respond and help in a <br /> mass casualty event. They have 200 -- 300 body bags, J.D. tags. etc. They also have capahility of <br /> staking body location and contributing to the ovcrall investigation. <br /> OPERATIONS <br /> A scene investigation must be done carefully. Bodies must be investigated lor cet1ainidenti lication, <br /> documentation of injuries, etc., but forensic specialist should do this. FBI lingerprint specialists will <br /> respond within a few hours. They have a very helpful capability. <br />. For personal effects, have at least two people from diHerent agencies work as a team to document <br /> findings. <br /> \lo1unteer help should not be used for any of this. <br /> If a temporary morgue is used, it should not be a church or school. Stigmas bccome attached to the <br /> building. Also don't use a wooden floor. <br />. <br /> 43 <br />