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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 78
<br />incidents are characterized by their unpredictability and rapid evolution, often involving multiple
<br />victims and posing significant threats to public safety.
<br />• Civil Unrest: A situation in which one or more individuals are actively engaged in killing or
<br />attempting to kill people in a populated area, typically using firearms. These incidents are
<br />characterized by their unpredictability and rapid evolution, often involving multiple victims and
<br />posing significant threats to public safety.
<br />• Cyberattack: A deliberate and malicious attempt by an individual or group to breach the
<br />information systems of another individual, organization, or government. These attacks aim to
<br />steal, alter, or destroy data, disrupt operations, or cause harm in various other ways.
<br />Cyberattacks can take many forms, including malware, phishing, Denial-of-Service (DoS),
<br />ransomware, Man-in-the-Middle (MitM), SQL injection, and zero-day exploits. Cyberattacks can
<br />cause significant financial, operational, and reputational damage.
<br />• Terrorism: The unlawful use of violence or threats of violence, especially against civilians, to
<br />create fear and achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives. Terrorism can be
<br />perpetrated by individuals, groups, or state-sponsored actors and often aims to influence an
<br />audience beyond the immediate victims. Examples of terrorism include bombings, shootings,
<br />hijackings, kidnappings, and cyberattacks that are intended to cause widespread disruption or
<br />fear.
<br />Although not natural hazards, these hazards have been included to address and reduce the risks they
<br />pose to public safety, infrastructure, and essential services.
<br />3.13.2 LOCATION
<br />Active shooter events are most likely to take place in locations with high concentrations of people, such
<br />as schools, workplaces, shopping centers, places of worship, and public events. These settings are often
<br />targeted due to the presence of numerous potential victims and the ability to create widespread fear
<br />and disruption.
<br />Civil unrest is most likely to take place in urban areas and locations where large groups of people can
<br />gather, such as city centers, public squares, government buildings, and university campuses. These areas
<br />are often chosen for protests and demonstrations due to their visibility, accessibility, and symbolic
<br />significance.
<br />Cyberattacks are most likely to target critical infrastructure, financial institutions, government agencies,
<br />healthcare systems, large corporations, and any organizations that handle sensitive or valuable data.
<br />Additionally, cyberattacks can affect individual users through personal devices, social media accounts,
<br />and online services. These targets are chosen due to the potential for significant disruption, financial
<br />gain, or access to sensitive information.
<br />Terrorism is most likely to take place in high-profile public spaces, government buildings, transportation
<br />hubs, tourist attractions, and large gatherings or events such as concerts, festivals, or sports arenas.
<br />These locations are targeted for their potential to cause maximum casualties, widespread fear, and
<br />significant media attention.
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