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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 14 <br />services. In terms of infrastructure, examples include the county's power utilities, water and sewer <br />systems, and its transportation network, which supports both public and private transit options. <br />2.6.1 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS <br />Ramsey County has a robust healthcare system with a variety of providers, including major hospitals like <br />Regions Hospital, United Hospital, and M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital. These facilities offer <br />services ranging from emergency care and surgery to mental health and specialized treatments. In <br />addition to large healthcare networks like HealthPartners and Allina Health, there are numerous clinics <br />providing primary and specialty care. The county also has an extensive network of long-term care <br />facilities, skilled nursing centers, and hospice services, supporting the elderly and those with chronic <br />health conditions or end-of-life care needs. <br />2.6.2 PUBLIC SAFETY <br />Ramsey County is served by a comprehensive network of public safety agencies, including police, fire, <br />and emergency medical services (EMS), to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents. <br />• Police Services: The primary law enforcement agency in the county is the Ramsey County <br />Sheriff's Office, which provides patrol, investigative services, and emergency response for <br />unincorporated areas and supports municipal police departments. Cities like St. Paul and <br />Maplewood have their own police departments, with the St. Paul Police Department being the <br />largest in the county, offering full-service law enforcement, including specialized units like <br />homicide, narcotics, and SWAT. <br />• Fire Services: Ramsey County’s fire protection is provided by municipal fire departments, <br />including the St. Paul Fire Department, one of the largest and most comprehensive in the region. <br />These departments handle fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue operations, and hazardous <br />materials response. Many fire departments are integrated with EMS to provide rapid emergency <br />medical assistance. <br />• EMS: Emergency Medical Services in Ramsey County are primarily provided by agencies like <br />Allina Health EMS, St. Paul Fire Department EMS, and other local first responders. These services <br />provide advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) care in emergencies, handling <br />medical crises, accidents, and disasters. <br />2.6.3 UTILITIES <br />Ramsey County provides its residents with a comprehensive array of utility services, including water, <br />sewer, natural gas, and electricity, managed by various public and private entities. <br />2.6.3.1 Water and Sewer Services <br />Water services in Ramsey County are primarily managed by local municipalities. The City of St. Paul <br />operates its own water utility, providing safe drinking water sourced from the Mississippi River and <br />treated at the St. Paul Regional Water Services facility. The water system is regularly monitored to <br />ensure compliance with federal and state safety standards. Similarly, wastewater treatment is handled <br />by the Metropolitan Council, which manages a regional sewer system that collects and treats sewage <br />from multiple municipalities in the area, including St. Paul and surrounding suburbs.