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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 77 <br />Impact on Responders <br />• Difficult and hazardous conditions for emergency responders, increasing the risk of injuries <br />during response efforts. <br />• Delayed response times due to impassable roads and treacherous conditions. <br />• Increased demand for emergency services, leading to responder fatigue and resource depletion. <br />Continuity of Operations <br />• Disruption of government operations due to office closures and staff inability to commute. <br />• Strain on infrastructure, such as heating systems and power grids, impacting the ability to <br />maintain essential services. <br />Impact on Property, Facilities, and Infrastructure <br />• Structural damage to buildings and homes due to heavy snow loads and wind. <br />• Risk of burst pipes and water damage in homes and public facilities. <br />• Increased wear and tear on heating systems, potentially leading to failures and costly repairs. <br />• Damage to power lines, trees, and structures from ice accumulation. <br />Impact on the Environment <br />• Potential for water contamination from road salt and chemical de-icers. <br />• Damage to trees and vegetation from heavy snow and ice accumulation. <br />• Stress on local wildlife and ecosystems, particularly aquatic systems that may freeze over. <br />Impact on the Economy of the Jurisdiction <br />• Economic losses from business closures, supply chain disruptions, and increased costs for snow <br />and ice removal. <br />• Increased energy costs for heating, impacting household budgets and business operations. <br />Impact on Public Confidence in the Jurisdiction's Governance <br />• Public dissatisfaction if government response is perceived as inadequate or slow, particularly in <br />terms of snow and ice removal, power restoration, and emergency services. <br />• Potential erosion of trust if communication is not clear, timely, and effective during and after <br />the event. <br />3.13 Human-Caused Hazards <br />3.13.1 PROFILE <br />Many human-caused hazards may affect Ramsey County. These include, but are not limited to: <br />• Active shooter/hostile incident: A situation in which one or more individuals are actively <br />engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area, typically using firearms. These