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MEMO 15 October 2001 To: City Council From: Paul Palzer ~."~'" ..,...v~.1 ''(:J Re: Anoka County Emergency Management Update Meeting ..............................m...........................m.........g...i The Anoka County City Emergency Managers met today and discussed the fallout from the tragedy on September 11 tho The discussion included identifying potential terrorist sites and resources within the County. The importance of the public's involvement to stay vigilant in identifying odd or strange behavior is crucial to preventing future terrorist attacks. Public education is critical in aiding law enforcement and probably the greatest deterrent against new attacks. Mutual aid agreements with surrounding communities were identified as a key component in updating local emergency plans. I still recommend that the Council consider entering the public works agreement with the Cities of Hugo and Lino Lakes that was rejected by Centerville in 2000. Long range plans and proper procedures in the event of an incident were discussed with updates forth coming. America's life style has forever changed. The Department of Justice has grant money available to local governments with $90,000.00 available to Anoka County and its local governments. The census of the group was to have the County Police and Fire Commission Chiefs determine how to appropriate the money to benefit the entire County. The groups also were going to inventory the equipment and other resources available in each department by the end of the month. All government agencies will have to work more closely and additional training will be required at all levels. I will keep the Council informed as required in the next few months until additional response levels have been developed and put into action.