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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 84 <br />consumption. This can result in power outages and hinder transportation and other critical <br />services. <br />• Supply Chain Disruption: This refers to interruptions in the flow of goods and services, which <br />can be caused by natural disasters, manufacturing problems, or transportation failures. Such <br />disruptions can lead to shortages of essential items and economic losses. <br />• Water Contamination: This involves the pollution of water supplies with harmful substances, <br />which can occur due to infrastructure breakdowns, such as leaks or breaches in containment <br />systems. Contaminated water poses serious health risks and can affect a wide range of activities, <br />from drinking water provision to agriculture. <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 />3.14.2 LOCATION <br />Infrastructure failures have significant impacts on a given community. Below are the likely locations for <br />infrastructure failures within Ramsey County: <br />Transportation <br />• Roadways – Ramsey County is served by a number of major roadways including Interstates 94 (I- <br />94), 35E (I35E), and 694 (I-694); US Highways 52 and 61; and MN State Highways 36 (MN-36), 51 <br />(MN-51), and 280 (MN-280). Additionally, there are a number of major county roads that <br />transverse the region as well. <br />• Intersections/Interchanges – Major intersections/interchanges in Ramsey County include I-94 <br />and I-35E, I-94 and MN-280, and I-694 and I-35E. Other significant urban and suburban <br />intersections are located across the county as well. <br />• Bridges and Overpasses – Ramsey County has a number of key bridges and overpasses including <br />a number that span the Mississippi River and interstate and highway overpasses. <br />• Railroads – Ramsey County is a significant hub for rail transportation in the region, with BNSF <br />Railway, Union Pacific Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railway, and Amtrak providing freight and <br />passenger services with the county. <br />• Airports – While the major airport that services Ramsey County, Minneapolis – Saint Paul <br />International Airport (MSP) is located in adjacent Hennepin County, portions of Ramsey County <br />will be in the flight path for MSP. In addition, there are two smaller airports located within the <br />County: Saint Paul Downtown Airport (STP) and Lake Elmo Airport. <br />Electrical/Fuel Shortages <br />• Power plants – The county has a number of power generation facilities that provide service to <br />local and regional energy supply. Two significant stations include Xcel Energy – High Bridge and <br />District Energy St. Paul. <br />• Transmission Lines – The exact location of electrical transmission lines can vary, and are typically <br />mapped by utility companies, such as Xcel Energy. They are usually strategically located along <br />major transportation routes, utility corridors, and near industrial zones.