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North Oaks Storm Shelter Life safety Implement construction or retrofit projects for safe rooms or storm shelters in identified vulnerable locations. Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Goal #3 RCEMHS, RC Parks & Rec, Municipal parks & rec, and EMAs County, municipal funding, Possible FEMA HMA grant for Safe Rooms Provide emergency public sheltering for residents and vistors during severe weather $501k - $750k Over 5 years 2 1 1 1 1 1 7 North Oaks Stormwater Management Property Damage Mitigation Enhance stormwater management plans and ordinances that require improvement of stormwater management systems, including for areas of new development and installation of infrastructure capable of handling a ten to twenty-year rain event. Identify and address where stormwater run-off capacity improvement projects are needed. Yes In Progress Flooding Goal #1 RC Public Works and municipal Planning/Public Works depts. in coordination with local watershed organizations County/City funding, SWCD, and Possible MPCA/PFA grant funding. Possible FEMA HMA grant for Localized Flood Reduction Projects or Infrastructure Retrofit Stormwater management plans reduce the impact of overland flooding 0 North Oaks Flood Technical Assistance Property Damage Mitigation Provide information & technical assistance to property owners to help mitigate against localized flooding during high-rain events (i.e., landscaping / green infrastructure applications). Yes In Progress Flooding Goal #1 Goal #4 RC Public Works, RC Conservation District, and municipal planning/public works County/City Funding, Possible FEMA HMA grant for Property Acquisition & Structure Demolition or Relocation Building codes and technical assistance including grading plan reviews reduces impacts of unintended stormwater runoff Under $50k Over 5 years 1 2 1 1 3 1 9 North Oaks Flooding Risk Assessment Identifying infrastucture prone to flooding for future mitigation projects Identify residential, commercial, government facilities, and/or critical infrastructure properties that may experience damage from future flooding and work to implement appropriate mitigation measures (including buy-out for property acquisition & structure demolition or relocation). Areas of focus may include previously unidentified flooding locations. Yes In Progress Flooding Goal #1 RCEMHS, RC Public Works, RC Property Management, RC Conservation District, municipal EMA County, municipal funding, DNR Flood Mitigation Grant, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Possible FEMA HMA grant for Property Acquisition & Structure Demolition or Relocation Reduce reoccurring recovery costs of flood- prone areas Over $1M Over 5 years 1 2 2 1 1 1 8 North Oaks Flood Reduction Property Damage Mitigation Identify, prioritize, and implement localized flood reduction measures to improve drainage systems and reduce over-the-road flooding to County or municipal roads. Yes In Progress Flooding Goal #1 RC Public Works, City Public Works, MnDOT, Watershed Districts, County/City Budgets, MnDOT, Possible MN DNR Flood Hazard Grants or FEMA HMA grant for Localized Flood Reduction Projects / Infrastructure Retrofit Flood reduction measures mitigate impacts on private and public property Over $1M Over 5 years 1 2 2 1 1 1 8 North Oaks Continue to ensure the strong coordination between local fire departments to provide fire protection.Yes Canceled Municipal fire districts Local fire department funding 0 North Oaks Continue to enforce burning permits/ restrictions.Yes Canceled Municipal fire districts Municipal or fire district funding 0 North Oaks Water Conservation Measures Groundwater conservation Promote water conservation measures to residents during periods of drought and enforce water conservation ordinances when needed. Yes In Progress Drought Goal #1 RCEMHS, RC Conservation District & Local City planning depts. County, municipal funding Ensuring a health water source reduces the impacts of water conservation measures. Under $50k 2-3 years 1 1 1 1 3 1 8 North St. Paul Emergency Notification Residents that are unaware of the Everbridge Emergency Notification System through Ramsey County are able to learn how to sign-up for the notification system. Continue to ensure that all Ramsey County residents are aware of and sign-up for the County’s Everbridge Emergency Notification System. Yes In Progress All Hazards n/a Goal 4 Goal 1 Ramsey County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (RCEMHS), Municipal Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) The City of North St. Paul's Communication Coordinator will assist with getting the message out County/municipal Ensures notification to residents regarding city/county emergencies Under $50k Under 1 year 3 2 3 2 3 3 16 City Comment: In addition to promoting the County’s Everbridge system, the City utilizes Social Media and the City Website to notify residents of emergencies. North St. Paul Comprehensive Plan Update Outdated data is revised. Update County/City Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances to include mitigation considerations that help to reduce risk from natural hazards. Utilize data of past hazard events and future climate projections to help inform updates. Yes In Progress All Hazards n/a Goal 3 Goal 2 RCEMHS in coordination with Ramsey County Community and Economic Development, Local municipal administrators, Planning & Zoning Committees The City of North St. Paul Community Development Department County Strenghtens the Comprehensive Plan with current data. Under $50k Under 1 year 1 1 1 2 2 1 8 City Comment: We have a 22-year Comprehensive Plan (adopted in 2009) that is designed to plan physical growth of the city and appropriate land uses. We are currently in the planning phase for developing the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update. We feel that global climate change has affected severe weather in our community and will work to have our Comp Plan update take this into consideration as we plan of our city. North St. Paul COOP Plan Update Contacts and information that is outdated is revised. Continue to update Emergency Operation Plans and COOP/COG plans to ensure that they adequately detail the needed steps to respond to all-hazards and ensure continuity of key government functions in the event of a disaster. Yes In Progress All Hazards n/a Goal 2 Goal 4 Ramsey County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (RCEMHS), Municipal Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) The NSP Fire Department along with support from the City Manager, Community Development, & Public Works Department. County/municipal Ensures the departments are able to conduct their essential functions. Under $50k Under 1 year 2 2 2 2 3 3 14 City Comment: The City works with our apartment buildings (>5 units) for emergency evacuation and shelter planning. The City further works with our 6 elementary schools and 1 high school for emergency evacuation and sheltering in place (severe weather) planning. North St. Paul Emergency Awareness Educating the community on emergency preparedness. Continue to promote education & awareness on all- hazards and emergency preparedness for schools, individuals, families, and businesses. Yes In Progress All Hazards n/a Goal 4 Goal 2 Ramsey County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (RCEMHS), Municipal Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) The City of North St. Paul's Communication Coordinator can utilize resources to effectively help get the message out (website, social media, & city news letter). They can also work with Ramsey County to use information they have sent out to the county that can be used locally as well. County/municipal Increases hazard awareness.Under $50k 2-3 years 1 2 2 2 2 3 12 City Comment: The City utilizes Social Media and the City Website to notify residents of emergencies. The City’s Fire Dept. also has a Haven program that educates homeowners on fire safety and severe weather safety (i.e., tornadoes, heat waves, winter weather). North St. Paul Weather Radio Notification Directing the community to utilize NOAA weather radios to stay updated with severe weather notifications. Continue to promote the use of NOAA weather radios by residents, schools, businesses, and facilities that house persons with functional and access needs. Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Tornado and windstorm; Winter weather hazards Goal 4 Goal 2 Ramsey County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (RCEMHS), Municipal Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) The City of North St. Paul's Communication Coordinator can utilize resources to effectively help get the message out (website, social media, & city news letter). County/municipal Increase severe weather awareness Under $50k 2-3 years 1 2 2 2 2 3 12 Ramsey County EMHS regularly promotes the use of NOAA weather radios by critical facilities and the public to receive information broadcast from the National Weather Service. NOAA weather radios are recommended as an important way to receive emergency weather alerts from the NWS. Local city Emergency Managers are encouraged to ensure the placement of NOAA radios in key facilities within their communities. North St. Paul Snow and Ice Control Reduces dangerous road conditions caused by snow and ice. Continue to provide for public safety on roads through anti-icing (application of brine solution before an event), snow removal, salting and sanding to minimize the impacts of snow/ice accumulations on roadways. Yes In Progress Winter Weather Hazards n/a Goal 1 Goal 2 RC Public Works, Municipal Public Works The City of North St. Paul Public Works Department County/municipal Provides safe roads for travel $51k to $250k Under 1 year 3 3 2 1 3 3 15 Ramsey County and its municipalities complete the snow removal from all county and municipal roads. MNDOT will remove the snow from Interstate and State Highways as well as disperse salt/sand as needed. Municipalities have snow emergency plans and ordinances in place. North St. Paul Floodplain Ordinance The City of North St. Paul can develop a floodplain ordinance to assist with protection of new construction. Participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and enforce local floodplain ordinances to ensure that new construction is built above regulatory flood protection elevation. Yes In Progress Flooding n/a Goal 4 Goal 1 Ramsey County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (RCEMHS), Municipal Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs); Municipal Planning The City of North St. Paul Community Development Department. County/municipal An ordinance that will help reduce flooding of properties. Under $50k 2-3 years 2 3 2 1 3 1 12 City Comment: We have a City Planning Commission that has established a Floodplain Ordinance. The City participates in the NFIP. North St. Paul Fire Mutual Aid Ensuring there are adequate resources to help protect the community. Continue to ensure the strong coordination between local fire departments to provide fire protection.Yes In Progress All Hazards n/a Goal 1 Goal 2 Municipal fire districts The North St. Paul Fire Department.Local FD funding Ensures adequate resources.Under $50k Under 1 year 3 3 1 1 3 3 14 North St. Paul Burning Permits Controls when applicants can conduct a vegetative burn. Continue to enforce burning permits/ restrictions.Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards n/a Goal 1 Goal 4 Municipal fire districts The North St. Paul Fire Department.Local FD funding Controls burning conditions Under $50k Under 1 year 3 3 3 1 3 1 14 North St. Paul Water Conservation Conserves water during drought conditions. Promote water conservation measures to residents during periods of drought and enforce water conservation ordinances when needed. Yes In Progress Drought n/a Goal 2 Goal 4 RCEMHS, RC Conservation District, Municipal planning departments The North St. Paul Public Works Department and Communications Coordinator. County/municipal Controls water usage to ensure adequate water supply during drought conditions. Under $50k Under 1 year 2 2 2 1 2 3 12 Promoting water conservation during periods of drought is a standing effort of the County and local governments. The State of MN has a stateside drought response plan prepared by the MN DNR that the County may reference for guidance. North St. Paul Line Clearing Remove tree branches that would come into contact with power lines during high winds and severe storms. Work with municipal electrical cooperative and power companies to reduce overhead exposure of power lines that are vulnerable to damage from severe winter/summer storms (i.e., high winds, ice, and heavy snow). Replace overhead power lines with underground lines in areas with high-risk exposure (i.e. high tree concentration areas). (New) Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Tornado and windstorm; Winter weather hazards Goal 3 Goal 1 RC Public Works, Municipal Public Works in cooperation the appropriate utility company. The North St. Paul Electric Department Coop / Electric Company funding, Possible FEMA HMA grant for Infrastructure Retrofit This project limits the danger that trees can do to power lines, helping to provide continuous power/electricity to the communiy. Under $50k 2-3 years 2 2 3 2 3 3 15 RC EMHS County and all cities will work as needed with their appropriate utility providers as needed to evaluate areas of concern. Service providers for Ramsey County include: · Xcel Energy · Connexus Energy · North Saint Paul Utility Department Areas of concern will be evaluated to see where putting lines underground may be feasible and make sense. Nor th St. Paul Power for Critical Facilities Identifying critical facilites that do not have generator backup power. Identify critical facilities or infrastructure that do not have generator backup power in the event of a major power outage resulting from severe winter or summer storms. (Examples of critical facilities include Police/ Fire departments, EOC’s, health care facilities, water & sewer treatment facilities, and other facilities deemed as critical, i.e. public schools and sheltering facilities). (New) Yes Not Started Summer Weather Hazards Tornado and windstorm; Winter weather hazards Goal 3 Goal 2 RCEMHS, RC Property Management & Municipal EMAs The North St. Paul Fire Department with the North St. Paul Electric Department. County/municipal City Departments can pre- plan potential critical facilities that would not be able to operate during a power loss. This action would also direct the facilities to have a backup plan in place. Under $50k 2-3 years 2 1 3 1 3 3 13 The Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center (jail, admin.), Emergency Communications Center, Medical Examiner’s Office, Public Works Facility (maintenance areas, admin and primary EOC backup power), and Nursing Home have generator backup power. Ramsey County’s current priorities for generator backup power include: • Plato Building • Public Health and Emergency Management’s Department Operations Center (DOC’s) • Rec Centers and libraries that serve as cooling centers • Facilities designated for Mass Care Sheltering • Traffic Signal Systems Ramsey County and municipalities continue to assess what critical facilities need backup power. Working to mitigate against power outages also helps to mitigate other hazards. North St. Paul Generator Connections Provides generator connections to critical facilities and encourages generator purchases. Purchase and install generator hook-ups and encourage local generator purchases for identified critical facilities that should have backup power. Yes Not Started Summer Weather Hazards Tornado and windstorm; Winter weather hazards Goal 2 Goal 4 RCEMHS, RC Property Management & Municipal EMAs The North St. Paul Electric Department County, municipal funding, Possible FEMA HMA grant for Generators Assist critical facilities having a backup power solution during a power loss. $51k to $250k 4-5 years 2 2 3 1 2 3 13 Ramsey County, local municipal governments, and schools will evaluate feasibility to purchase and install generators for key facilities and will do so as funding allows. North St. Paul Vulnerability Assessment Identifies facilities that need improvement in order to provide adequate protection. Identify community areas, parks, and facilities (i.e., schools, government buildings, manufactured home parks) that are vulnerable to tornadoes and evaluate for potential construction or retrofit of safe rooms or storm shelters. Yes Not Started Tornado and Windstorm Winter weather hazards Goal 2 Goal 1 RCEMHS, RC Parks & Rec, Municipal parks & rec, and EMAs The North St. Paul Fire Department and North St. Paul Public Works Department County/municipal Can be used to plan/budget for improvements to facilities to withstand damage during severe weather. $251k to $500k Over 5 years 3 3 3 2 2 2 15 RCEMHS and RC Parks & Rec will work to identify priority areas for evaluation for safe room construction or retrofit. Municipal EMAs will also work to evaluate areas of need for storm shelters or safe rooms, such as for local parks or manufactured home parks. North St. Paul Safe Room Projects Identifies vulnerable locations. Implement construction or retrofit projects for safe rooms or storm shelters in identified vulnerable locations. Yes Not Started Tornado and Windstorm n/a Goal 2 Goal 1 RCEMHS, RC Parks & Rec, Municipal parks & rec, and EMAs The North St. Paul Fire Department, Public Works Department, & Community Development Department. County, municipal funding, Possible FEMA HMA grant for Safe Rooms This project adds storm shelters and safe rooms in vulnerable locations $51k to $250k Over 5 years 3 3 3 2 2 2 15 Ramsey County EMHS will seek to work with municipalities and schools to build community safe rooms where needed. Outreach should be conducted to the schools to make sure they are aware of a possible inclusion of a community safe room to their facility when they are planning. Any community safe room projects that the County is involved in will be part of the Ramsey County Emergency Management program. FEMA grant funding may be sought to support an eligible safe room project. North St. Paul Stormwater Management Identifies areas within current stormwater systems that need improvement and looks for current areas that are problematic to be addresses as well. Enhance stormwater management plans and ordinances that require improvement of stormwater management systems, including for areas of new development and installation of infrastructure capable of handling a ten to twenty-year rain event. Identify and address where stormwater run-off capacity improvement projects are needed. Yes In Progress Flooding n/a Goal 1 Goal 2 RC Public Works and municipal Planning/Public Works depts. in coordination with local watershed organizations The City of North St. Paul Community Development Department. County/City funding, SWCD, and Possible MPCA/PFA grant funding. Possible FEMA HMA grant for Localized Flood Reduction Projects or Infrastructure Retrofit This project improves the stormwater management systems to prevent damage from flooding. Under $50k 2-3 years 2 3 2 1 2 2 12 City Comment: The City has worked to improve storm sewer work in various areas of the City, especially those undergoing road reconstruction. Additionally, we have improved our sewer cleaning schedule. North St. Paul How To Prevent Localized Flooding Educates property owners on how to prevent localized flooding. Provide information & technical assistance to property owners to help mitigate against localized flooding during high-rain events (i.e., landscaping / green infrastructure applications). Yes In Progress Flooding n/a Goal 2 Goal 4 RC Public Works, RC Conservation District, and municipal planning/public works The City of North St. Paul Community Development Department and Communication Coordinator. County/City Funding, Possible FEMA HMA grant for Property Acquisition & Structure Demolition or Relocation This project will help property owners identify areas where they can prevent localized flooding. Under $50k 2-3 years 1 2 2 1 2 2 10 City Comment: The City has encouraged homeowners to make improvements / renovations to their property to reduce damage from flooding (i.e., install drain tile and/or sump pump) while promoting Housing and Redevelopment Authority funding resources. North St. Paul Future Property Mitigation Measeures Identifies properties that experience flooding issues. Identify residential, commercial, government facilities, and/or critical infrastructure properties that may experience damage from future flooding and work to implement appropriate mitigation measures (including buy-out for property acquisition & structure demolition or relocation). Areas of focus may include previously unidentified flooding locations. Yes Not Started Flooding n/a Goal 2 Goal 4 RCEMHS, RC Public Works, RC Property Management, RC Conservation District, municipal EMA The City of North St. Paul Community Development Department and Public Works Department. County, municipal funding, DNR Flood Mitigation Grant, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Possible FEMA HMA grant for Property Acquisition & Structure Demolition or Relocation This project will identify properties that will experience flooding issues to prevent future problems. Under $50k 2-3 years 1 2 1 1 2 1 8 City Comment: The City needs additional funding to buy out properties to create holding ponds which assist with flood control North St. Paul Reduce Road Flooding Identifies localized roads that have flooding issues. Identify, prioritize, and implement localized flood reduction measures to improve drainage systems and reduce over-the-road flooding to County or municipal roads. Yes In Progress Flooding n/a Goal 2 Goal 1 RC Public Works, City Public Works, MnDOT, Watershed Districts, The City of North St. Paul Public Works Department. County/City Budgets, MnDOT, Possible MN DNR Flood Hazard Grants or FEMA HMA grant for Localized Flood Reduction Projects / Infrastructure Retrofit This project will identify current road flooding issues to prevent future problems. Under $50k 2-3 years 2 1 2 1 2 3 11 City Comment: The City has a contract City Engineer and a Public Works Director that address road maintenance issues for flooding. The City has an annual transportation plan to address road improvement projects that include culvert and drainage improvements. Current Areas of Concern for flood mitigation in the City of North St. Paul include: • Hwy 36 and McKnight Rd, then North on McKnight from Hwy 36 to 14th Ave E • 1st Street, Between 7th Ave and 1st Ave • 2nd Ave, Between 1st St and Helen St N • North St. Paul Drive, between 2nd St and 7th Ave • 7th Ave, between 1st St and Margaret St • 4th Ave, Between 1st St and Margaret St North St. Paul Wellhead Protection Prevents contaminated drinking water. Ensure that wellhead protection plans are in place to address flooding that may lead to contaminated drinking water. Yes In Progress Flooding Infrastructure Failure Goal 2 Goal 4 RC Public Works, MN Dept. of Health and local city public works depts. The City of North St. Paul Public Works Department. MDH Source Water Protection grant funding for wellhead improvement projects This project will protect drinking water from contamination. Under $50k 2-3 years 3 1 3 1 3 3 14 Municipalities that use well water have and maintain a Wellhead Protection Plan. This plan presents the actions that will be taken to manage potential contamination sources that may present a risk to the quality of the community’s drinking water. MDH assists public water suppliers with preparing and implementing wellhead protection plans. Ramsey County County-wide Everbridge enrollment This mitigation action addresses Ramsey County's ability to notify residents, including those who use a language other than English, or may have other special needs such as vision or hearing impairment, of impending or on-going hazards that may affect them or their property. Ramsey County will conduct outreach annually to ensure Ramsey County residents, including those who those who use a language other than English, or may have other special needs such as vision or hearing impairment, are aware of and can sign up for the County's Everbridge Emergency Notification System. No New Action All Hazards Goal 4 Goal 1, Goal 2 Ramsey County EMHS Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health (SPRCPH) in partnership with Twin Cities Public Television (TPT), Ramsey County Emergency Communications Center (ECC); Ramsey County Communications & Public Relations (CPR) County, Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) This mitigation strategy ensures the ability to warn residents, including those who use a language other than English, or may have other special needs such as vision or hearing impairment, about impending or ongoing hazards will allow them to better prepare themselves, even if it is short notice. Under $50k Under 1 year 3 1 3 2 3 3 15 This mitigation strategy is a combination of two older mitigation strategies from previous plans. In 2016, Ramsey County became IPAWS capable, allowing the Emergency Communications Center to do targeted (geofenced) and county-wide emergency notifications to reach residents and visitors. IPAWS is not an “Opt-In” system like Everbridge. Ramsey County EMHS also participates on the Integrated Warning Team that partners with Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) to provide emergency messaging over cable, broadcast television and social media in 3 alternative languages (Spanish, Somali, and Hmong). Ramsey County County and municipal planning programs This mitigation action addresses planning for long-term future growth in Ramseywithin a community and ensuring communities are using standard, up-to- date zoning, floodplain management, buidling, and other codes Ramsey County will, every five years, review and update comprehensive plans to include mitigation considerations that help to reduce risk from natural hazards and utilize data from past hazard events as well as future climate projections to help inform updates. Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal 1 Goal 3 Ramsey County Community and Economic Development County funding This mitigation strategy ensures mitigation considerations are current, relevant, and informed by both past hazard events and future climate projections. This proactive approach enhances Ramsey County's ability to anticipate and reduce risks from natural hazards by integrating the latest data and strategies into planning efforts. It increases resilience by ensuring that land use, infrastructure, and community development decisions are aligned with evolving hazard risks, helping to minimize future vulnerabilities and improve long-term sustainability. $51k to $250k 4-5 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 Ramsey County has the 2040 Comprehensive Plan that is prepared to meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act and the Metropolitan Council’s 2040 Regional Development Framework. Ramsey County also has a Climate Change Adaptation Plan that discusses mitigation efforts. Ramsey County Outdoor warning sirens This mitigation action addresses Ramsey County's ability to warn residents and visitors who are outdoors of impending hazards. Ramsey County will continue to maintain the three base Federal Signal siren systems and three repeater sites for Ramsey County's outdoor warning siren system. Ramsey County also encourages the addition of new outdoor warning sirens in areas where sound propagation is limited or does not exist. Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal 1 Goal 2 Ramsey County EMHS Ramsey County Emergency Communications Center (ECC), municipal EMAs County funding This mitigation strategy ensures residents of and visitors to Ramsey County will be warned of impending hazards while outdoors. $51k to $250k Under 1 year 3 1 3 2 3 3 15 There are 93 outdoor warning sirens located throughout Ramsey County. Ramsey County ECC upgraded the transmission side of Federal Signal's Commander One siren system. This same system now transmits signals over both the ARMER (800MHz) and VHF radio systems for all of Ramsey County. Federal Signal completed a sound- propagation study in 2016 and completed a full inventory of siren systems. This information had been shared with all the municipalities that own outdoor warning sirens. Ramsey County Cyber security This mitigation action addresses the problem of vulnerabilities in the cyber security and physical infrastructure of Ramsey County's operations, which can be exposed to disruption from various hazards. This mitigation strategy aims to strengthen the cybersecurity measures and physical infrastructure resilience of municipal and county operations to reduce vulnerability to potential hazards, ensuring continuous service delivery and protection of critical systems against both natural, technological, and human-caused hazards. Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal 3 Goal 1, Goal 2 Ramsey County EMHS Ramsey County IS County funding This mitigation strategy ensures protections for Ramsey County's computer and physical infrastructure systems allowing for continuous delivery of critical services. $51k to $250k 2-3 years 1 3 3 1 2 2 12 Ramsey County Information Services protects County information and technology resources through its information security program which is designed to minimize information system vulnerabilities and threats and meet legal and regulatory requirements for protecting data and systems. Ramsey County employs a Chief Information Officer and a Chief Information Security Officer. Ramsey County IS participates in the Secure360 program, which promotes comprehensive security and risk management education in Information Security. Ramsey County EMHS led an effort to develop countywide COOP/COG plan that includes IS/IT services. Ramsey County CIKR exposure assessments This mitigation action addresses Ramsey County's need to identify and evaluate Ramsey County's critical infrastructure and key resources to exposure to risk and vulnerability, then identify potential mitigation efforts. This mitigation strategy, over the next two to three years, aims to identify Ramsey County's facilities that are the most vulnerable to natural and man-made hazards, such as flooding, severe storms, or cyber- attacks, and evaluate their current protective measures. Based on this evaluation, the county can develop targeted mitigation efforts such as infrastructure upgrades, enhanced physical security, and redundant systems to reduce exposure and vulnerabilities. Yes Not Started All Hazards Goal 3 Goal 1, Goal 2 Ramsey County EMHS Ramsey County departments and agencies County funding This mitigation strategy solves the identification and reduction of vulnerabilities in Ramsey County’s critical facilities to natural and man- made hazards. $51k to $250k 2-3 years 2 2 1 2 2 1 10 By assessing which facilities are most at risk and evaluating their current protective measures, the county can prioritize resources and efforts to strengthen resilience. Targeted mitigation, such as infrastructure upgrades, enhanced security, and redundant systems, will help minimize the impact of hazards, ensuring the continued functionality of essential services during and after disruptive events. This approach increases the county’s overall preparedness and capamunicipal to withstand both natural disasters and human-induced threats. Ramsey County NOAA weather radios This mitigation action addresses the problem of limited or delayed access to timely warnings for severe weather and other hazards, particularly for vulnerable populations such as those with functional and access needs. This mitigation strategy aims to promote annually at fire department open houses, the use of NOAA weather radios, ensuring Ramsey County's residents, schools, businesses, and facilities receive immediate alerts, enabling faster response and protective actions thereby reducing the risk of injury, loss of life, and property damage during hazardous events. Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal 1 Goal 4 Ramsey County EMHS Ramsey County CPR County funding This mitigation action ensures timely alerts enhancing Ramsey County's ability to respond quickly to imminent threats, reducing the risk of injury, loss of life, and property damage. It also improves access to critical information, strengthening overall preparedness and resilience during hazardous events. Under $50k Under 1 year 3 1 3 2 3 3 15 Ramsey County EMHS regularly promotes the use of NOAA weather radios to residents, businesses, schools, and facilities where persons with access and functional needs reside so they may receive information broadcasts from the National Weather Service for severe weather and IPAWS broadcasts. Ramsey County Building retro-fits This mitigation action addresses the potential for damages to public or private property from severe spring, summer, and winter storms due to poor construction practices or construction materials. This mitigation strategy aims to promote annually at fire department open houses, retrofitting homes, buildings, schools, or public facilities with building materials such as wind resistant film for windows or installing lighnin grounding systems, which will reduce the impacts of tornados, windstorms, or summer and winter storm events that can cause damage to property, personal injury or loss of life. Yes In Progress Tornado and Windstorm Summer Weather Hazards, Winter Weather Hazards Goal 1 Goal 2 Ramsey County EMHS Ramsey County Property Management, Parks & Rec, Saint Paul/Ramsey County Public Health, municipal EMAs, school districts County funding This mitigation action increases the potential for structural resilience, making homes, buildings, public facilities more capable of withstanding severe weather events. This proactive approach helps to minimize repair costs, enhance safety, and reduce the strain on emergency services, ultimately fostering a more disaster-resilient community. $51k to $250k Under 1 year 3 3 3 2 3 3 17 Ramsey County Property Management and Ramsey County Parks & Rec will evaluate buildings and facilities for potential retrofit projects that will help to minimize future risk to buildings or recreational facilities. Residents, businesses, schools, and facilities where persons with access and functional needs reside are also encouraged to evauate their buildings and incorporate retofits and upgrades where feasible as well. Ramsey County EMHS promotes wind resistant building measures during Severe Weather Awareness Week and at fire department open houses. Ramsey County Manufactured home tie- down straps This mitigation action addresses the potential for damages to manufacured homes from severe spring, summer, and winter storms. This mitigation strategy aims to promote annually at fire department open houses, retrofitting of manufactured homes with tie-down straps and skirting to reduce the impacts of severe spring, summer, and winter storms or tornadoes. Yes In Progress Tornado and Windstorm Summer Weather Hazards, Winter Weather Hazards Goal 1 Goal 2 Ramsey County EMHS Municipal EMAs, manufactured home park owners County funding, municipal funding, MHP owner funding This mitigation action increases the potential for structural resilience, making manufactured homes capable of withstanding severe weather events. This proactive approach helps to minimize repair costs, enhance safety, and reduce the strain on emergency services, ultimately fostering a more disaster- resilient community. $51k to $250k 4-5 years 3 3 3 2 3 3 17 Manufactured homes are capable of being easily flipped or damaged during windstorms, requiring tie-downs to remain stable. Manufactured homes that are elevated are vulnerable to the forces of wind uplift if they are not equipped with skirting. Ramsey County EMHS will work with municipal emergency managers and manufactured park owners to encourage owners of manufactured homes to incorporate the use of tie-down straps and skirting. Ramsey County Lightning detection systems This mitigation action addresses the use of lightning detection systems in parks, beaches, and other open spaces due to insufficient warning from lightning strikes in outdoor recreational areas, where users are particularly vulnerable. This mitigation strategy, over the next two to three years, aims to identify and prioritize the installation of lightning detection systems in Ramsey County beaches, waterparks, picnic areas, and other open spaces providing an additional means of warning for lightning to the residents and visitors of Ramsey County's parks. Yes Not Started Summer Weather Hazards Goal 1 Ramsey County EMHS Ramsey County Parks & Re County funding This mitigation action addresses the problem of insufficient early warning for lightning, which poses a significant safety risk to individuals in Ramsey County's outdoor recreational areas. By prioritizing county- operated beaches, waterparks, picnic shelters, and golf courses, this action helps protect residents and visitors from lightning-related injuries or fatalities by providing timely alerts. It enhances the safety of public spaces, reducing the risk of harm during storms and improving overall public safety in Ramsey County's outdoor environments. $51k to $250k 2-3 years 3 1 3 1 3 3 14 Ramsey County EMHS will work with Ramsey County Parks and Rec to evaluate and prioritize installation of lighting detection systems. Additional systems could be installed along trails in open spaces as funding permits. Ramsey County Community outreach and public education This mitigation action addresses the problem of insufficient knowledge or preparedness among residents, businesses, schools, and facilities housing persons with access and functional needs. This mitigation strategy aims to provide annually at fire department open houses, education and awareness of the natural, technological, and human-caused hazards Ramsey County is exposed to and may impact the residents, visitors, businesses, schools, and facilities housing persons with access and functional needs, and actions they can take to lessen those impacts. No New Action Summer Weather Hazards Drought Flooding Geologic hazards Tornado and windstorms Winter weather hazards Goal 4 Goal 1, Goal 2 Ramsey County EMHS Saint Paul/Ramsey County Public Health, municipal EMAs, school districts County funding This mitigation action ensures increased awareness of the specific hazards Ramsey County is at risk of, and offers actionable steps to lessen the impacts. This initiative helps reduce the vulnerability of the community by empowering individuals and organizations to take proactive measures, strengthening overall resilience and minimizing the potential for damage and disruption during hazard events. Under $50k Under 1 year 2 1 1 2 1 1 8 Ramsey County EMHS posts preparedness information applicable to the time of the year through various social media platforms. EMHS also promotes the National Weather Service's severe weather awareness weeks in March and November. On our EMHS YouTube Channel, “Get Ready Gopher” educational videos on preparedness and severe weather training are posted. These videos are promoted to schools as well as the larger public for viewing. In addition, Ramsey County EMHS staff provide education information, instruction and outreach to employees and residents of Ramsey County through training sessions or classes as requested. Futher opportunities for outreach includes providing information at community events such as police and fire department open houses. Ramsey County FEMA flood map updates This mitigation action addresses the problem of outdated or inaccurate flood risk information, which can leave residents, businesses, schools, and governments unaware of newly vulnerable structures or areas. Working with Ramsey County GIS over the next two to three years, this mitigation strategy aims to update flood maps potentially identifying structures in the floodplain thereby allowing residents, businesses, schools, and local and county governments to identify structures not previously set in the floodplain and make decisions about mitigation projects in new developments. No New Action Flooding Goal 1 Goal 3 Ramsey County EMHS Ramsey County GIS County funding This mitigation action provides the critical benefit of enabling Ramsey County's residents, businesses, schools, and local governments to accurately identify areas in a floodplain, allowing for informed decision-making regarding risk mitigation. This ensures that structures at risk of flooding are recognized, facilitating proactive measures such as flood- proofing, elevation, or relocation. Additionally, it supports safer land-use planning and development practices, reducing future vulnerability to flood hazards and increasing overall community resilience to flood-related disasters. $251k to $500k 2-3 years 3 3 3 1 3 1 14 FEMA established new floodplain maps for Ramsey County effective June 4, 2010. Ramsey County EMHS will review these maps and work with Ramsey County GIS to identify any additional new structures within floodplain boundaries. Ramsey County Enrollment in the NFIP program This mitigation action addresses the non- participation of a community in Ramsey County that is currently not enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Working with the municipal EMA over the next two to three years, Ramsey County EMHS will work to enroll this municipality in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Without NFIP participation, residents are at greater financial risk during flood events and may face higher recovery costs.cts of flooding. Yes In Progress Flooding Goal 4 Goal 2, Goal 3 Ramsey County EMHS Municipal EMA County funding, municipal funding This mitigation action provides access to affordable flood insurance due to the lack of incentives for effective floodplain management in that area. Under $50k 2-3 years 2 3 1 1 3 1 11 Ramsey County and sixteen municipalities currently participate in the NFIP program, the municipal of North Oaks does not. Without NFIP participation, residents are at greater financial risk during flood events and may face higher recovery costs. By encouraging the community to join NFIP, this action promotes better flood risk management practices, enhances resilience, and ensures residents have access to insurance options that help mitigate the economic impacts of flooding. Ramsey County Enrollment in the CRS program This mitigation action addresses Ramsey County and its municipalities non- participation in FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS) program. Working with the municipalities over the next two to three years, Ramsey County EMHS will explore participation in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS). The Community Rating System is essential for enhancing Ramsey County's resilience by incentivizing proactive floodplain management and hazard mitigation activities. Yes Not Started Flooding Goal 4 Goal 2, Goal 3 Ramsey County EMHS Municipal EMAs County funding, municipal funding This mitigation action of exploring participation in FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS) solves the benefit of reducing flood risk through more effective floodplain management while providing financial incentives for the community. Under $50k 2-3 years 2 3 3 1 3 2 14 By participating in CRS, Ramsey County can help municipalities lower flood insurance premiums for residents, encouraging broader compliance with flood mitigation measures. This action also promotes long-term resilience by fostering improved planning, reducing the impact of flood events, and enhancing the community's overall ability to prevent and recover from flood-related hazards. Ramsey County Natural systems preservation This mitigation action addresses the effects of wind and water erosion in natural systems such as lake shores, stream and river banks, and wetlands. This mitigation strategy aims to mitigate the effects of wind and water erosion by implementing targeted restoration and preservation strategies for impacted natural systems, such as wetlands. This involves activities such as reestablishing native vegetation, reinforcing soil stability, and enhancing hydrological functions to restore ecological balance. No New Action Flooding Geologic hazards Goal 1 Ramsey County Soil & Water Conservation Local watersheds Ramsey County Soil & Water Conservation funding, other watershed funding, private funding By implementing this mitigation strategy, it will help reduce erosion, improve natural resilience, and safeguard these critical habitats from future environmental hazards, thereby contributing to overall hazard mitigation goals. $251k to $500k 4-5 years 1 2 1 1 1 1 7 The Ramsey Soil & Water Conservation District works with community & agency partners to identify and implement projects that help to conserve and enhance natural resources in Ramsey County through providing technical, financial, and educational assistance. Example projects include localized stormwater management through green infrastructure landscaping and erosion control measures such as stream bank restoration and . Ramsey County Slope stabilization This mitigation action addresses the problem of erosion and slope failure, which can threaten critical infrastructure, roads, natural resources, and recreation areas. Working with Ramsey County Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and the Soil & Water Conservation District, municipal, and watershed districts over the next three to five years, Ramsey County EMHS will identify and prioritize areas where hillsides, banks or bluffs can be stabilized thereby reducing impacts to critical infrastructure, roads, natural resources, and recreation areas from erosion and slope failure. Yes In Progress Geological Hazards Goal 1 Ramsey County EMHS Ramsey County Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Soil & Water Conservation District, municipal EMAs, local watersheds County funding, municipal funding, SWCD State Cost- Share Program, FEMA HMA grants, USDA grants, watershed funding This mitigation action addresses reducing risks associated with erosion and slope failure, which can threaten critical infrastructure, roads, natural resources, and recreation areas. Over $1M 4-5 years 2 2 2 1 3 1 11 By stabilizing these areas, the Ramsey County mitigates potential damage to essential transportation routes and utilities, safeguarding public safety and maintaining access to vital services. This action also helps preserve natural resources and recreational spaces, ensuring long-term sustainability and reducing economic losses from future slope-related hazards. The Ramsey County Soil & Water Conservation District, as well as five other watershed districts that coordinate erosion control efforts in their respective comprehensive planning areas. Ramsey County Public Works also works to identify erosion issue areas along roads maintained by the County. Ramsey County Property Management owns critical infrastructure along the southern slope of the Mississippi River bluffs. Both Ramsey County EMHS and Saint Paul/Ramsey County Public Health have Departmental Operations Centers located within this building. Tax collection and election services are also coordinated or managed in this building. Local municipalities work to address erosion/slope stabilization within their communities.