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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 79 <br />3.13.3 EXTENT <br />The extent of a human-caused hazard can be defined by several key factors: <br />• Geographic Scope: The specific geographical area affected by the hazard, which could range <br />from a single location (e.g., a building or city block) to a broader region or even global impact in <br />the case of cyberattacks. <br />• Intensity and severity: The level of violence, disruption, or damage caused by the hazard, <br />including casualties, injuries, property damage, and economic impact. <br />• Duration: The period over which the hazard persists, from the initial incident to the resolution <br />or containment by authorities. <br />• Psychological and social impact: The emotional and psychological effects on individuals and <br />communities, including fear, trauma, and social unrest. <br />• Response and recovery efforts: The effectiveness and timeliness of emergency response, law <br />enforcement actions, and recovery efforts to mitigate the hazard's effects and restore normalcy. <br />• Broader implications: The potential for the hazard to impact societal norms, public policy, <br />international relations, and the overall sense of security and resilience within affected <br />communities. <br />Defining the extent of a human-caused hazard involves assessing these dimensions to understand its full <br />impact and implications for preparedness, response, and mitigation efforts. <br />3.13.4 HISTORY <br />Ramsey County has several notable human-caused hazard incidents in its history. News archives and <br />local government agencies were consulted to obtain this information. According to these records and <br />accounts, there have been at least 5 significant human-caused hazard incidents reported between 1950 <br />and July 2024. This dataset recorded at least 3 deaths and an indeterminable number injuries since <br />1950; at least $354M in damages were recorded from these incidents. Notable incidents since 1950 are <br />displayed in Table 18. <br />Table 18. Notable Human-Caused Hazard Incidents in Ramsey County, MN <br />Date Type Deaths/ <br />Injuries <br />Property <br />Damage <br />Description <br />July 20, 1967 Civil <br />unrest <br />0/24 $4.2M In response to a pre-meditated plot by Black <br />Panther leader Stokely Carmichael. Widespread <br />violence, including rock and bottle-throwing at <br />law enforcement and fires set to businesses <br />along Plymouth Avenue, quickly engulfed the <br />area and lasted three days. <br />April 4, 1968 Civil <br />unrest – <br />Active <br />shooter <br />1/0 u/k Following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther <br />King, a wave of protesters marched in the <br />streets but remained non-violent. One <br />individual, stating anger at King’s death, vowed <br />to avenge it by killing the first white man he saw