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Home My WebLink About8C, All-Hazard Mitigation Plan 'It EN HILLS Request for Council Action 8C ........... Prepared By: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator Council Meeting Date: August 13,2012 All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: NIA N/A N/A Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 2012-025 that adopts the Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Supporting Documents: 1. Memorandum dated August 13,2012, from Patrick Klaers, City Administrator 2. Press Release dated June 28,2012 3. Executive Summary of the Plan 4. Page off the Ramsey County Website 5. Resolution 2012-025 lt EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: August 13, 2012 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator SUBJECT: All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Background/Discussion Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security staff is requesting that all cities in the county adopt the Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Plan outlines goals, objectives and strategies for the county in order to coordinate efforts to reduce the effects of disasters. Adoption of this Plan by Ramsey County and all the cities, will allow us to then be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project funds. These funds will help to offset the costs of some of the mitigation projects set forth in the Plan. Attached is the Press Release dated June 28, 2012, that announces the Ramsey County public meetings to present the Plan. I attended the July 11, 2012, afternoon meeting. Also attached is the Executive Summary of the Plan and a page off of the Ramsey County website that includes a link to the Plan and brief description of the Plan. The final attachment is the City Resolution adopting the Plan. Ramsey County is scheduled to adopt the Plan on September 4, 2012. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 2012-025 that adopts the Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Attachments• Press Release dated June 28, 2012 Executive Summary of the Plan Page off the Ramsey County Website Resolution 2012-025 Attachment A : Press Release Dated June 28, 2012 August 13, 2012—City Council Meeting City of Arden Hills Ir EN HILLS Contact Art Coulson EMIL Communications Director (651)266-8017(office) (612)655-8102 (mobile) Ramsey County art.coulson @co.ramsey.mn.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE County to Host Countywide All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Meetings ST. PAUL, MN,June 28, 2012 — Ramsey County will host a pair of public meetings July 11 to present its final, approved All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. What: Countywide All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting When: First meeting at 2 p.m.; second meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday,July 11, 2012 Where: Ramsey County Public Works, 1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive, Arden Hills 55112 More information: Denzil B. Mellors, Mitigation Project Lead / Emergency Management Coordinator, Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, (651) 266-1015 or denzil.mellors @co.ramsey.mn.us The Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan is aimed at helping the communities in the county to prepare for a variety of hazards, such as flooding,tornadoes and terrorist attacks before they occur. The plan outlines goals, objectives and strategies for the county in order to coordinate efforts to reduce the effects of disasters. This in turn will help to reduce the costs when hazards do occur. The plan has been approved by the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The adoption of this plan by Ramsey County and the municipalities will allow them to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project funds. These funds will help to offset the costs of some of the mitigation projects set forth in the plan. -30- Attachment B : Executive Summary of the Plan August 13, 2012—City Council Meeting City of Arden Hills `, EN HILLS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mitigation should form the foundation of every emergency management agency's plans and procedures. Emergency management agencies must adopt mitigation practices to reduce, minimize, or eliminate hazards in their community. Ramsey County adopted the Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2007 that identified the hazards they faced, certain vulnerabilities to these hazards, and mitigation strategies for the future. The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is the update to this plan. The plan fulfills the requirements of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act as administered by the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA). The Ramsey County (HMP) is a guide for all communities that participated in its development. Participating municipalities include the cities of Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, and the Town of White Bear. These communities were identified as participating in the 2007 Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan and have renewed their commitment for this HMP update. The cities of St. Paul, Blaine, Spring Lake Park, St. Anthony, and the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities campus all reside (at least partially) within Ramsey County, but are covered under other HMPs. Representative and citizens from participating communities attended public meetings to discuss the hazards their communities face and the vulnerabilities those hazards present. Representatives from each participating municipality reviewed drafts of the HMP and added input to the mitigation strategies presented in the plan. Ramsey County citizens were also active participants in the development of the plan. Citizens attended public meetings that were advertised online and in news articles to share their concerns about hazards faced in the community and how to mitigate the effects of these hazards. Ramsey County and its cities and townships understand the benefits of developing and implementing mitigation plans and strategies. Ramsey County elected officials, public safety organizations, planners, and many others have worked together to develop and implement this HMP, proving that they have the vision to implement mitigation practices and therefore reduce the loss of life and property in their communities. Hazard Analysis The process of updating the Ramsey County HMP began with a review of the hazards faced in the community. Identifying the frequency of the hazard, impact potential, severity of damage,vulnerable critical facilities, and overall economic disruption,the Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee ranked the hazards as follows. Change from 2006 HMP: ManN, hazards have been combined into one catepry. See section 4 for ftirther details. Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan I July 2012 ES-1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Annual Square Hazard Property Vulnerable Critical Economic Hazard Probability Impact Location Miles Rating Damage Facilities Disruption Affected Utility systems disrupted, Communications, business and schools,medical care residential facilities,hospital, impact,hail watedsewedelectric, damage to crops, Severe Moderate transportation roads Thunderstorms 100% Anywhere 155.78 High to Major infrastructure damaged/closed Utility systems disrupted, Communications, business and schools,medical care residential facilities,hospital, impact,hail water/sewer/electric, damage to crops, transportation roads Lightning 100% Anywhere 155.78 High Moderate infrastructure damaged/closed Utility systems disrupted, Communications, business and schools,medical care residential facilities,hospital, impact,hail water/sewer/electric, damage to crops, Moderate transportation roads Hailstorms 80% Anywhere 155.78. High to Major infrastructure damaged/closed Communications, schools,medical care facilities,hospital, water/sewer/electric, transportation infrastructure, Utility lines down, businesses,residential medical care Tornadoes 30% Anywhere 155.78 Medium Major homes disruption Communications infrastructure, transportation infrastructure,medical care facilities,hospitals, Utility lines down, Severe Winter schools,businesses, livestock Storms 100% Anywhere 155.78 High Minor residential homes threatened Communications infrastructure, transportation infrastructure,medical care facilities,hospitals, schools,businesses, Business and Power Failure 100% Anywhere 155.78 High Moderate residential homes residential impact Businesses, roads Extreme Medical care facilities, damaged/closed, Temperatures 8% Anywhere 155.78 Medium Moderate elderly care facilities utilities affected Communications infrastructure, transportation Agricultural, infrastructure,medical residential care facilities,hospitals, impact,road Rural areas,rural schools,businesses, closures,utility Wild Fires 40% urban interface areas 155.78 Medium Moderate residential homes impacts 155.78 Moderate Communications Businesses, Flooding 10% Flood Iains/Floodwa s land Medium to Major infrastructure, roads ES-2 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan I July2012 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Annual Square Hazard Property Vulnerable Critical Economic Hazard Probability Impact Location Affected 14.36 transportation damaged/closed, (water) infrastructure,medical utilities affected care facilities,hospitals, schools,businesses, residential homes Agriculture, business and residential Moderate impact,fire Drought 3% Anywhere 155.78 Medium to Major Agri-business suppression Transportation Transportation infrastructure, Localized areas with Low to infrastructure,critical businesses and Rockslides 5% steep slopes 155.78 Low Moderate facilities,businesses residential Communications infrastructure, transportation infrastructure,medical Businesses, care facilities,hospitals, roads Dam/Levee schools,businesses, damaged/closed, Failure 4% Flood lains/floodwa s 155.78 Hi h Major residential homes utilities affected Communications infrastructure, Business/industry transportation and residential infrastructure,medical impact, care facilities,hospitals, evacuation, Hazardous schools,businesses, environmental Materials Spills 80% Anywhere 155.78 Medium Moderate residential homes impact Communications infrastructure, Business/industry transportation impact,health infrastructure,medical care system care facilities,hospitals, impact,and Epidemics/ schools,businesses, communications Pandemics 30% Anywhere 155.78 Medium Minor residential homes impact Business/industry impact,health Critical care system Facilities and Communications impact,and Infrastructure infrastructure,utility communications Failure 25% Anywhere 155.78 Medium Moderate infrastructure impact Utility systems Communications disrupted, infrastructure, business and transportation residential infrastructure,medical impact, care facilities,hospitals, evacuations, Urban or agricultural schools,businesses, roads Terrorism 1% areas 155.78 Hi h Major residential homes damaged/closed Utility systems Communications disrupted, infrastructure, business and transportation residential infrastructure,medical impact, care facilities,hospitals, evacuations, Energy/Fuel schools,businesses, roads Shorta a 3% Anywhere 155.78 Low Moderate residential homes damaged/closed Civil Urban areas, Minor to Government Disturbance 20% anywhere 155.78 Low Moderate Government functions functions, Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan I]uly2012 ES-3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Annual Square Hazard Property Vulnerable Critical Economic Hazard Probability Impact Location Miles Rating Damage Facilities Disruption Affected businesses Invasive Business/industry, Business/industry Species 100% Lakes,localized areas 155.78 High Minor parks impact Aircraft Businesses/residential Business/industry Accidents 15% Anywhere 155.78 Low Minor homes impact ES-4 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan I July2012 Attachment C : Page off the Ramsey County Website August 13, 2012—City Council Meeting City of Arden Hills -ARVENPLLS Ramsey County EM Page 1 of 2 ' RARMSEY COUNTY Education and Planning Public Education Following are a few of the local agencies that offer public education and volunteer opportunities. Please visit each website for specific information regarding the types of education and volunteer opportunities offered. • Falcon Heights CERT Program • New Brighton CERT Program • Ramsey County Sheriff's Office CERT Program • Roseville CERT Program • Red Cross • Salvation Army Emergency Management Plans Emergency Operations Plan Ramsey County has completed the final revision of the Ramsey County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).A public version of the plan is available for review: Ramsey County EOP (pdf- 2MB) Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan As defined by the FEMA, mitigation is the cornerstone of emergency management. It's the ongoing effort to lessen the impact disasters have on people's lives and property through damage prevention.The Disaster Mitigation Act(DMA) of 2000 requires all states,counties and communities to have an approved Mitigation Plan in place in order to receive disaster funds whether from a tornado,flood or terrorist event. The DMA of 2000: "reinforces the importance of mitigation planning in both pre and post-disaster situations, and emphasizes planning for disasters before they occur." The Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by the FEMA. A public version of the plan is available for review: Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (pdf- 10MB). Public Planning There are a number of websites related to emergency planning. Following are a few links to different types of plans. If you have further questions in regards to planning or are looking for a specific type of assistance, please email our office. MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management How to Protect Yourself Against Terrorism Pandemic Flu Guidance for Home Work Schools and Community Organizations Personal Planning Disaster Supplies and Preparedness Calendar Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (Planning for your financial needs) Family Communications Plan Guide Personal Disaster Preparedness Guide Pet Emergency Plan Guide Prepare.org Red Cross: Family Emergency Plans Ready.gov http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/em/education.htm 8/8/2012 Attachment D : Resolution 2012-025 August 13, 2012—City Council Meeting City of Arden Hills EN HILLS ,It EN HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2012-025 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE RAMSEY COUNTY ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS,the City of Arden Hills has participated in the hazard mitigation planning process as established under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, and WHEREAS, the Act establishes a framework for the development of a multi- jurisdictional County Hazard Mitigation Plan; and WHEREAS, the Act as part of the planning process requires public involvement and local coordination among neighboring local units of government and businesses, and WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Plan includes a risk assessment including past hazards, hazards that threaten the County, an estimate of structures at risk, a general description of land uses and development trends; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Plan includes a mitigation strategy including goals and objectives and an action plan identifying specific mitigation projects and costs; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Plan includes a maintenance or implementation process including plan updates, integration of the plan into other planning documents and how Ramsey County will maintain public participation and coordination; and WHEREAS, the Plan has been shared with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for review and comment; and WHEREAS,the Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan will make the county and participating jurisdictions eligible to receive FEMA hazard mitigation assistance grants; and WHEREAS, this is a multi jurisdictional Plan and cities that participated in the planning process may choose to also adopt the County Plan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Arden Hills supports the hazard mitigation planning effort and wishes to adopt the Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 13th DAY OF AUGUST,2012. David Grant,Mayor ATTEST: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator