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Ramsey County Water conservation <br />This mitigation action <br />addresses potential water <br />shortages during periods <br />of drought. <br />This mitigation strategy aims, during times of drought, <br />to promote water conservation measures to the <br />residents of Ramsey County through social media <br />during periods of drought. <br />Yes Not Started Drought Goal 4 Ramsey County EMHS <br />Ramsey County Soil & <br />Water, <br />local watersheds <br />County funding, watershed <br />funding <br />This mitigation action <br />addresses the benefit of <br />reducing strain on local <br />water resources and <br />ensuring sustainable water <br />availability. By encouraging <br />residents to conserve <br />water, this strategy helps <br />prevent water shortages, <br />reduces the risk of <br />infrastructure damage due <br />to overuse, and minimizes <br />the environmental impacts <br />associated with drought <br />conditions. It also raises <br />community awareness <br />about responsible water <br />usage, enhancing <br />resilience to prolonged <br />droughts and preserving <br />critical resources for future <br />use. <br />Under $50k Under 1 year 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 <br />Promoting water conservation during periods of drought is a <br />standing effort of both the County and municipalities. The State <br />of Minnesota has a statewide drought response plan prepared <br />by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that Ramsey <br />County and municipalities may reference for guidance. <br />Ramsey County Underground utility <br />construction <br />This mitigation action <br />addresses the vulnerability <br />of overhead utility lines in <br />high winds or from ice and <br />snow. <br />This mitigation strategy aims to encourage placing <br />power and other utilities underground to reduce <br />overhead exposure of power and cable lines that may <br />be vulnerable to damage from severe winter/summer <br />storms (i.e., high winds, ice, and heavy snow). <br />Replace overhead power lines with underground lines <br />in areas with high-risk exposure (i.e. high tree <br />concentration areas). <br />Yes Not Started Summer Weather Hazardser weather hazards; Torna Goal 3 Goal 2 Ramsey County EMHS <br />Ramsey County Public <br />Works, Municipal Public <br />Works, utility companies <br />Utility company funding, <br />FEMA HMA grants <br />This mitigation action <br />addresses the benefits of <br />having power and other <br />utility infrastructure buried <br />to prevent or reduce utility <br />loss from windstorms or <br />ice buildup. <br />Over $1M 4-5 years 1 3 1 2 3 1 11 <br />Ramsey County EMHS and municipal EMAs will work with the <br />appropriate utility providers to evaluate areas of concern. <br />Service providers for Ramsey County include Xcel Energy, <br />Connexus Energy, North Saint Paul Electric Department. Areas <br />of concern will be evaluated to see where putting lines <br />underground may be feasible and appropriate. <br />Ramsey County Backup generator needs <br />This mitigation action <br />addresses the problem of <br />power outages impacting <br />critical infrastructure, such <br />as emergency services, <br />healthcare facilities, and <br />communication systems, <br />which rely on continuous <br />power to function <br />effectively. <br />This mitigation strategy aims to obtain generators and <br />install generator hookups for critical infrastructure that <br />does not have access to backup power in the event of <br />power outages. <br />Yes Not Started Summer Weather Hazardser weather hazards; Torna Goal 3 Goal 2 Ramsey County EMHS Ramsey County Property <br />Management County funding <br />By obtaining generators <br />and installing generator <br />hookups, the strategy <br />ensures that these <br />essential services remain <br />operational during power <br />outages caused by natural <br />hazards or other <br />emergencies. This <br />enhances community <br />resilience by minimizing <br />disruptions to critical <br />functions, protecting public <br />safety, and ensuring a <br />faster and more efficient <br />response to disasters. <br />$51k to $250k 2-3 years 1 2 2 2 3 3 13 <br />The Ramsey County’s priority for generator backup power is the <br />Plato Building which houses both public health's and <br />emergency management's departmental operations centers <br />(DOCs). Additional needs are Ramsey County liibraries that <br />serve as cooling and warming centers, facilities designated for <br />sheltering, and traffic signal systems. <br />Ramsey County Safe rooms or storm shelter <br />identification <br />This mitigation action <br />addresses the problem of <br />insufficient protection for <br />residents and visitors in <br />Ramsey County's <br />community areas, parks, <br />and facilities that are <br />vulnerable to tornados, <br />windstorms, and summer <br />weather hazards. <br />This mitigation action aims to identify and prioritize <br />Ramsey County's community areas, parks, and <br />facilities that are vulnerable to the impacts of tornados, <br />windstorms, and summer weather hazards and <br />evaluate the need for the construction of a safe room or <br />storm shelter. <br />Yes Not Started Tornado and Windstorm Summer Weather Hazards Goal 1 Ramsey County EMHS <br />Ramsey County Parks & <br />Rec, <br />Ramsey County Property <br />Management <br />County funding <br />By identifying and <br />prioritizing these locations <br />and evaluating the need for <br />safe rooms or storm <br />shelters, this mitigation <br />action reduces the risk of <br />injury and fatalities during <br />severe weather events. It <br />ensures that high-risk <br />areas have adequate <br />shelter options, enhancing <br />the safety and resilience of <br />the community during <br />hazardous conditions. <br />Under $50k 2-3 years 3 1 1 2 3 2 12 <br />Ramsey County EMHS and Ramsey County Parks & Rec will <br />work to identify and evaluate locations where the construction of <br />a safe room or storm shelter is appropriate. <br />Ramsey County Climate-based construction <br />This mitigation action aims <br />to address the problems of <br />increased risks to public <br />health, infrastructure, and <br />environmental degradation <br />caused by extreme heat <br />events in Ramsey County. <br />This mitigation strategy aims to reduce the effects of <br />extreme heat by implementing measures that enhance <br />urban cooling and reduce heat absorption. Key <br />initiatives include installing permeable paving to <br />improve stormwater management and reduce surface <br />temperatures, creating greenways and planting trees <br />to provide natural shade and lower ambient air <br />temperatures. Additionally, the use of white or <br />reflective roofs on buildings will help minimize heat <br />absorption and reduce energy consumption for <br />cooling. <br />Yes Not Started Summer Weather Hazards Goal 1 Goal 2, Goal 3 Ramsey County EMHS <br />Ramsey County Public <br />Works, <br />Ramsey County Property <br />Management <br />County funding <br />These measures will <br />collectively enhance <br />community resilience by <br />reducing the urban heat <br />island effect and improving <br />public health during <br />extreme heat events. <br />$751k - $1M 4-5 years 2 1 3 1 2 3 12 <br />Ramsey County EMHS will work with Ramsey County Public <br />Works and Ramsey County Property Management to identify <br />potential areas for constuction of permeable paving surfaces, <br />creation of greenways, planting trees, or installation of white or <br />reflective roof surfaces. <br />Ramsey County Stormwater management <br />plans <br />This mitigation action <br />addresses the problem of <br />inadequate stormwater <br />infrastructure that is unable <br />to handle the increased <br />runoff from ten to twenty- <br />year rain events, <br />particularly in areas of new <br />development. <br />Enhance stormwater management plans and <br />ordinances to require the improvement of stormwater <br />systems, particularly in areas of new development, <br />ensuring infrastructure can handle ten to twenty-year <br />rain events. Prioritize and implement projects in areas <br />where stormwater runoff capamunicipal improvements <br />are most needed to reduce flood risks and enhance <br />resilience to future storm events. <br />Yes Not Started Flooding Goal 1 Goal 3 Ramsey County Public <br />Works <br />Municipal public works, <br />local <br />watershed organizations <br />County funding, municipal <br />funding, SWCD, <br />MPCA/PFA grant funding, <br />FEMA HMA grants <br />By enhancing stormwater <br />management plans and <br />ordinances, it ensures that <br />infrastructure <br />improvements are made to <br />reduce the risk of localized <br />flooding, property damage, <br />and disruption. Prioritizing <br />areas most in need of <br />stormwater capamunicipal <br />upgrades mitigates flood <br />risks, improves community <br />resilience to future storm <br />events, and helps manage <br />the effects of more intense <br />rainfall driven by climate <br />change. <br />$751k - $1M 4-5 years 2 3 3 1 3 2 14 <br />Ramsey County and local cities maintain stormwater <br />management plans and work to identify, prioritize, and address <br />highest risk areas. Mitigation examples may include to <br />construct, retrofit, or maintain drainage systems to include <br />sewage and water retention and detention systems. Outside <br />funding to support stormwater improvement projects may be <br />available through avenues such as the MN DNR Flood Hazard <br />Mitigation Grants, MPCA, and FEMA HMA funding for flood <br />reduction projects. <br />Ramsey County Technical assistance to <br />property owners <br />This mitigation action <br />addresses the <br />problem of localized <br />flooding during high-rain <br />events, which can lead to <br />property damage, disrupted <br />infrastructure, and safety <br />risks. <br />Provide information and technical assistance to <br />property owners on strategies to mitigate localized <br />flooding during high-rain events. This includes <br />promoting the use of green infrastructure practices <br />such as rain gardens, permeable pavements, and <br />appropriate landscaping to enhance water absorption <br />and reduce surface runoff. These efforts will help <br />decrease flood risks and improve resilience at the <br />property level. <br />Yes In Progress Flooding Goal 1 Goal 3 Ramsey County EMHS <br />Ramsey County Public <br />Works, <br />Ramsey County <br />Conservation District, <br />municipal public works <br />County funding, municipal <br />funding, FEMA HMA <br />grants <br />By providing information <br />and <br />technical assistance to <br />property owners on green <br />infrastructure practices <br />such as rain gardens, <br />permeable pavements, and <br />appropriate landscaping, it <br />empowers individuals to <br />take proactive steps to <br />enhance water absorption <br />and reduce surface runoff. <br />These efforts decrease <br />flood risks at the property <br />level, improving overall <br />community resilience to <br />flooding and reducing the <br />burden on public <br />stormwater systems. <br />$251k to $500k Under 1 year 2 2 3 1 2 2 12 <br />Ramsey County EMHS maintains this as an ongoing effort in <br />conjunction with local jurisdictions and watersheds that are <br />experiencing flooding due to snowmelt or high rain events. <br />Ramsey County County and municipal road <br />flooding mitigation <br />This mitigation action <br />addresses the <br />problem of frequent <br />flooding on County and <br />municipal roads, which can <br />cause unsafe <br />transportation conditions, <br />damage infrastructure, and <br />disrupt emergency <br />response and daily life. <br />Identify, prioritize, and implement targeted flood <br />reduction measures to enhance drainage systems and <br />reduce instances of over-the-road flooding on County <br />and municipal roads. These efforts will help ensure <br />safer transportation routes during flood events, <br />mitigate damage to infrastructure, and improve <br />community resilience to localized flooding. <br />Yes In Progress Flooding Goal 1 Goal 3 Ramsey County Public <br />Works <br />Municipal public works, <br />local <br />watersheds <br />County funding, municipal <br />funding, DNR flood <br />grants, FEMA HMA <br />grants <br />By identifying, prioritizing, <br />and <br />implementing targeted <br />flood reduction measures <br />to enhance drainage <br />systems, the action <br />reduces instances of over- <br />the-road flooding. This <br />leads to safer <br />transportation routes <br />during flood events, <br />minimizes infrastructure <br />damage, and enhances the <br />community's resilience to <br />localized flooding, <br />ensuring more reliable <br />access for residents and <br />emergency services. <br />Over $1M 2-3 years 1 3 1 1 3 3 12 <br />Ramsey County Public Works and local municipal Public Works <br />work to identity and address localized flood risk reduction <br />projects. <br />Ramsey County Schools and higher <br />education participation <br />This mitigation action <br />addresses the problem of <br />insufficient disaster <br />preparedness and <br />resilience within <br />educational institutions, <br />which are often vulnerable <br />to disruptions from natural <br />hazards. <br />This mitigation strategy aims to collaborate with local <br />public and private school districts, as well as institutes <br />of higher learning, to enhance their disaster <br />preparedness and resilience through tailored risk <br />assessments, emergency response plans, and <br />structural mitigation measures. By integrating <br />educational institutions into community-wide hazard <br />mitigation strategies, the project aims to safeguard <br />lives, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure <br />continuity of education during and after disasters. <br />No New Action All Hazards Goal 1 Goal 2, Goal 3 Ramsey County EMHS County funding <br />By collaborating with <br />schools and institutes of <br />higher learning to conduct <br />risk assessments, develop <br />emergency response <br />plans, and implement <br />structural mitigation <br />measures, the project <br />enhances their ability to <br />withstand and respond to <br />disasters. <br />Under $50k 2-3 years 3 3 3 2 3 2 16 <br />Ramsey County EMHS will work to incorporate local school <br />districts, private schools, colleges, and universities into <br />mitigation plans to help protect students, staff, and critical <br />infrastructure, ensuring that education can continue with <br />minimal disruption during or after hazard events, while <br />contributing to broader community resilience efforts. <br />Roseville Evebridge Mass Notification Mass notifications for <br />major events <br />Continue to ensure that all Ramsey County residents <br />are aware of and sign-up for the County’s Everbridge <br />Emergency Notification System. <br />Yes In Progress All Hazards n/a Goal 1 Notification <br />Ramsey County <br />Emergency Management <br />& Homeland Security <br />(RCEMHS), Municipal <br />Emergency Management <br />Agencies (EMAs), <br />Ramsey County <br />Emergency <br />Communication Center <br />(RCECC) <br />RCECC and City of <br />Roseville County/municipal Under $50k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 <br />City Comment: The City of Roseville is working with our <br />dispatch center to improve citizen notification with the County’s <br />new Everbridge system for text/cell phone alerts. The City has <br />also improved our social media presence when it comes to <br />weather warnings. The City has also made significant <br />upgrades to multiple tornado sirens, purchasing 3 new severe <br />weather sirens in the last four years. This process is on-going. <br />We will continue to work with RCECC on notification process <br />and programs. <br />Roseville Zoning Mitigation Using ordinances to help <br />reduce hazards <br />Update County/City Comprehensive Plans and Zoning <br />Ordinances to include mitigation considerations that <br />help to reduce risk from natural hazards. Utilize data <br />of past hazard events and future climate projections to <br />help inform updates. <br />Yes Not Started All Hazards n/a 1 Mitigation through ordinances <br />RCEMHS in <br />coordination with Ramsey <br />County Community and <br />Economic Development, <br />Local municipal <br />administrators, Planning <br />& Zoning Committees <br />City of Roseville County <br />Improved mitigation <br />through local and county <br />ordinances for plannign <br />and zoning. <br />Under $50k 2-3 years 2 3 2 2 3 2 14 <br />Ramsey County has a “2030 Comprehensive Plan” prepared to <br />meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act <br />and the Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Regional Development <br />Framework. Ramsey County will encourage municipalities to <br />update their local Comprehensive Plans to include <br />considerations for mitigation in land use planning to reduce <br />future risk to due to natural hazards (i.e., flooding). <br />Roseville Public Education Better promotion and <br />education to the public <br />Continue to promote education & awareness on all- <br />hazards and emergency preparedness for schools, <br />individuals, families, and businesses. <br />Yes In Progress All Hazards n/a oal 4 Education and awarness <br />Ramsey County <br />Emergency Management <br />& Homeland Security <br />(RCEMHS), Municipal <br />Emergency Management <br />Agencies (EMAs) <br />County/municipal <br />Increased emergency <br />management and <br />preparedness awarenss of <br />the public, businesses, and <br />schools <br />$51k to $250k Under 1 year 1 1 2 2 2 2 10 City Comment: The City participates in the National Weather <br />Service’s annual Severe Winter/Spring Weather Awareness <br />Week. Our schools also practice tornado drills on an annual <br />basis. <br />Roseville Weather Radios <br />Mass notifications for <br />weather-related <br />emergencies <br />Continue to promote the use of NOAA weather radios <br />by residents, schools, businesses, and facilities that <br />house persons with functional and access needs. <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Tornado and windstorm; <br />Winter weather hazards Weather awarenss and notification <br />Ramsey County <br />Emergency Management <br />& Homeland Security <br />(RCEMHS), Municipal <br />Emergency Management <br />Agencies (EMAs) <br />County/municipal Awarness and readiness <br />with weather emergencies $51k to $250k Under 1 year 2 2 2 1 2 2 11 <br />Ramsey County EMHS regularly promotes the use of NOAA <br />weather radios by critical facilities and the public to receive <br />information broadcast from the National Weather Service. <br />NOAA weather radios are recommended as an important way to <br />receive emergency weather alerts from the NWS. Local city <br />Emergency Managers are encouraged to ensure the placement <br />of NOAA radios in key facilities within their communities. <br />Roseville NFIP Participation Mitigation of losses due to <br />flooding <br />Participate in the National Flood Insurance Program <br />(NFIP) and enforce local floodplain ordinances to <br />ensure that new construction is built above regulatory <br />flood protection elevation. <br />Yes In Progress Flooding n/a Goal 2 <br />Ramsey County <br />Emergency Management <br />& Homeland Security <br />(RCEMHS), Municipal <br />Emergency Management <br />Agencies (EMAs); <br />Municipal Planning <br />County/municipal 0 <br />City Comment: We have a City Planning & Zoning <br />Commission that has established a Floodplain Ordinance. The <br />City participates in the NFIP. <br />Roseville Water Conservation Conserving water during <br />droughts <br />Promote water conservation measures to residents <br />during periods of drought and enforce water <br />conservation ordinances when needed. <br />Yes Not Started Drought Goal 4 Water conservation Public Education <br />RCEMHS, RC <br />Conservation District, <br />Municipal planning <br />departments <br />County/municipal Potential conservation of <br />water during a drought Under $50k Under 1 year 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 Promoting water conservation during periods of drought is a <br />standing effort of the County and local governments. The State <br />of MN has a stateside drought response plan prepared by the <br />MN DNR that the County may reference for guidance. <br />Roseville Underground Electrical <br />Power Reducing overhead lines <br />Work with municipal electrical cooperative and power <br />companies to reduce overhead exposure of power lines <br />that are vulnerable to damage from severe <br />winter/summer storms (i.e., high winds, ice, and heavy <br />snow). Replace overhead power lines with <br />underground lines in areas with high-risk exposure <br />(i.e. high tree concentration areas). <br />Yes Not Started Summer Weather Hazards Tornado and windstorm; <br />Winter weather hazards educe electrical outages an Maintain power for residents <br />RC Public Works, <br />Municipal Public Works <br />in cooperation the <br />appropriate utility <br />company. <br />Xcel Energy, Center <br />Point Energy <br />Coop / Electric Company <br />funding, Possible FEMA <br />HMA grant for <br />Infrastructure Retrofit <br />Less fire hazard, electrical <br />outages, on-going repairs, <br />etc. <br />Over $1M Over 5 years 2 3 2 2 3 2 14 City Comment: I am not as familiar with this initiative but am <br />willing to start this project in 2024-2025. <br />Roseville Storm Shelter Construction Safer sheltering for <br />vulnerable areas <br />Identify community areas, parks, and facilities (i.e., <br />schools, government buildings, manufactured home <br />parks) that are vulnerable to tornadoes and evaluate for <br />potential construction or retrofit of safe rooms or storm <br />shelters. <br />Yes Not Started Tornado and Windstorm Goal 1 Safer sheltering cus on vulnerable populatio <br />RCEMHS, RC Parks & <br />Rec, <br />Municipal parks & rec, <br />and EMAs <br />County/municipal Saving lives due to severe <br />storms Over $1M Over 5 years 3 1 3 1 3 2 13 <br />RCEMHS and RC Parks & Rec will work to identify priority <br />areas for evaluation for safe room construction or retrofit. <br />Municipal EMAs will also work to evaluate areas of need for <br />storm shelters or safe rooms, such as for local parks or <br />manufactured home parks. <br />Roseville Same as above Same as above <br />Implement construction or retrofit projects for safe <br />rooms or storm shelters in identified vulnerable <br />locations. <br />Yes Not Started Tornado and Windstorm Goal 1 <br />RCEMHS, RC Parks & <br />Rec, <br />Municipal parks & rec, <br />and EMAs <br />County, municipal funding, <br />Possible FEMA HMA <br />grant for Safe Rooms <br />0 <br />Ramsey County EMHS will seek to work with municipalities and <br />schools to build community safe rooms where needed. Outreach <br />should be conducted to the schools to make sure they are aware <br />of a possible inclusion of a community safe room to their facility <br />when they are planning. Any community safe room projects that <br />the County is involved in will be part of the Ramsey County <br />Emergency Management program. FEMA grant funding may <br />be sought to support an eligible safe room project. <br />Roseville Stormwater Management <br />Ordinances <br />Improving stormwater <br />management <br />Enhance stormwater management plans and <br />ordinances that require improvement of stormwater <br />management systems, including for areas of new <br />development and installation of infrastructure capable <br />of handling a ten to twenty-year rain event. Identify and <br />address where stormwater run-off capacity <br />improvement projects are needed. <br />Yes Not Started Flooding Goal 3 Improve flooding potential through ordinances <br />RC Public Works and <br />municipal <br />Planning/Public Works <br />depts. in coordination <br />with local watershed <br />organizations <br />County/City funding, <br />SWCD, and Possible <br />MPCA/PFA grant funding. <br />Possible FEMA HMA <br />grant for Localized Flood <br />Reduction Projects or <br />Infrastructure Retrofit <br />Improve the overall <br />stormwater plan through <br />zoning and ordinances <br />Under $50k 2-3 years 1 2 2 1 2 2 10 <br />Ramsey County and local cities maintain stormwater <br />management plans and work to identify, prioritize, and address <br />highest risk areas. Mitigation examples may include to <br />construct, retrofit, or maintain drainage systems to include <br />sewage and water retention and detention systems. <br />Outside funding to support stormwater improvement projects <br />may be available through avenues such as the MN DNR Flood <br />Hazard Mitigation Grants, MPCA, and FEMA HMA funding for <br />flood reduction projects. <br />Roseville Property Owner Flood <br />Outreach <br />Lack of education and <br />capacity for property <br />owners to mitigation floods <br />Provide information & technical assistance to property <br />owners to help mitigate against localized flooding <br />during high-rain events (i.e., landscaping / green <br />infrastructure applications). <br />Yes Not Started Flooding Goal 4 <br />RC Public Works, RC <br />Conservation District, <br />and municipal <br />planning/public works <br />County/City Funding, <br />Possible FEMA HMA <br />grant for Property <br />Acquisition & Structure <br />Demolition or Relocation <br />Under $50k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 <br />This is an ongoing effort of Ramsey County in conjunction with <br />local jurisdictions that have experienced flooding due to high <br />rain events. <br />Roseville Flooding Threat <br />Assessment <br />Identifying critical <br />infrastructure for flooding <br />risk and mitigation <br />Identify residential, commercial, government facilities, <br />and/or critical infrastructure properties that may <br />experience damage from future flooding and work to <br />implement appropriate mitigation measures (including <br />buy-out for property acquisition & structure demolition <br />or relocation). Areas of focus may include previously <br />unidentified flooding locations. <br />Yes In Progress Flooding Goal 2 Mitigation through assessment <br />RCEMHS, RC Public <br />Works, RC Property <br />Management, RC <br />Conservation District, <br />municipal EMA <br />County, municipal funding, <br />DNR Flood Mitigation <br />Grant, US Army Corps of <br />Engineers (USACE), <br />Possible FEMA HMA <br />grant for Property <br />Acquisition & Structure <br />Demolition or Relocation <br />Mitigate flooding risk Over $1M 4-5 years 1 3 1 1 2 1 9 City Comment: We have identified critical infrastructure that <br />is impacted by flash flooding. It is a critical road way that <br />intersects with Highway 36. We do not have any identified <br />buildings or property. But it should be noted that the flash <br />flooding in this specific spot can be life-threatening. <br />Roseville Improved drainage systems Flooding <br />Identify, prioritize, and implement localized flood <br />reduction measures to improve drainage systems and <br />reduce over-the-road flooding to County or municipal <br />roads. <br />Yes In Progress Flooding Goal 3 Better drainage, reduction in flooding damage <br />RC Public Works, City <br />Public Works, MnDOT, <br />Watershed Districts, <br />County/City Budgets, <br />MnDOT, <br />Possible MN DNR Flood <br />Hazard Grants or FEMA <br />HMA grant for Localized <br />Flood Reduction Projects / <br />Infrastructure Retrofit <br />Reduced potential for wash <br />outs and flooding on <br />streets and roads <br />Over $1M Over 5 years 2 3 1 1 2 1 10 <br /> City Comment: The City has made some drainage <br />improvements in areas that experience localized flooding. One <br />of the highest risk areas is Fairview Ave. under Hwy. 36 which <br />is prone to flooding during downpour events, resulting in <br />significant damages to vehicles as well as injuries. Following <br />are some current priority areas to be addressed where flooding <br />is an issue in the City: Fairview Ave & Hwy 36 and Cleveland <br />Ave & Cty Rd C-2. This area is critical infrastructure roadway <br />in Roseville. But is a life safety hazard in flash flooding <br />instances. While improvements have been made, it is still a <br />risk. <br />Roseville MDH Evac. Plan & Storm <br />Shetler Requirements <br />Increased risk in <br />manufactured home parks <br />Work to ensure Minnesota Department of Health <br />(MDH) Evacuation Plan & Storm Shelter <br />Requirements are met in municipalities with <br />manufactured home parks. <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Tornado and windstorm; <br />Winter weather hazards Goal 2 <br />Municipal EMAs in <br />coordination with <br />RCEMHS and MHP <br />Operators <br />County, municipal funding, <br />MHP Owner <br />Reduced risk to property <br />and life in manufactured <br />housing parks <br />$51k to $250k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 <br />City Comment: I have been in communication with <br />management and ownership at the manufactured home park in <br />Roseville to work with them on improving storm shelter capacity <br />at their site. We would like to pursue grant funding or donation <br />support to make this work. <br />Shoreview Ramsey Everbridge Public Notification during <br />emergencies <br />Continue to ensure that all Ramsey County residents <br />are aware of and sign-up for the County’s Everbridge <br />Emergency Notification System. <br />Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal #4 <br />Ramsey County <br />Emergency Management <br />& Homeland Security <br />(RCEMHS) & Municipal <br />Emergency Management <br />Agencies (EMAs) <br />County, municipal funding <br />Allows for actionable <br />information to be passed to <br />those in need of it <br />Under $50k Over 5 years 2 2 1 2 3 3 13 <br />Shoreview Comprehensive Plan <br />Updates Emergency Planning <br />Update County/City Comprehensive Plans and Zoning <br />Ordinances to include mitigation considerations that <br />help to reduce risk from natural hazards. Utilize data <br />of past hazard events and future climate projections to <br />help inform updates. <br />Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal #1 <br />RCEMHS in <br />coordination with Ramsey <br />County Community and <br />Economic Development <br />and local municipal <br />administrators, Planning <br />& Zoning Committees <br />County funding <br />Zoning ordinance updates <br />facilitate coordinated <br />development to mitigate <br />risk <br />Under $50k 4-5 years 1 2 2 2 3 2 12 <br />Shoreview <br />Continue to update Emergency Operation Plans and <br />COOP/COG plans to ensure that they adequately <br />detail the needed steps to respond to all-hazards and <br />ensure continuity of key government functions in the <br />event of a disaster. <br />Yes Canceled All Hazards RCEMHS & Municipal <br />EMAs County, municipal funding 0 <br />Shoreview All Hazards Education and <br />Awareness Public Empowerment <br />Continue to promote education & awareness on all- <br />hazards and emergency preparedness for schools, <br />individuals, families, and businesses. <br />Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal #2 RCEMHS & Municipal <br />EMAs County, municipal funding <br />Providing public <br />information makes them <br />more resilient to disasters <br />and less impacted by <br />unplanned events <br />Under $50k 4-5 years 2 2 2 2 3 2 13 <br />Shoreview Weather Awareness Public alerts of potential <br />hazardous conditions <br />Continue to promote the use of NOAA weather radios <br />by residents, schools, businesses, and facilities that <br />house persons with functional and access needs. <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Winter Weather Hazards Goal #1 RCEMHS & Municipal <br />EMAs County, municipal funding <br />Providing public <br />information makes them <br />more resilient to disasters <br />and less impacted by <br />unplanned events <br />Under $50k Over 5 years 2 1 1 2 3 2 11 <br />Shoreview Overhead Powerlines Reduction in power <br />outages <br />Work with municipal electrical cooperative and power <br />companies to reduce overhead exposure of power lines <br />that are vulnerable to damage from severe <br />winter/summer storms (i.e., high winds, ice, and heavy <br />snow). Replace overhead power lines with <br />underground lines in areas with high-risk exposure <br />(i.e. high tree concentration areas). <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Winter Weather Hazards Goal #1 <br />RC Public Works, <br />Municipal Public Works <br />in cooperation the <br />appropriate utility <br />company. <br />Coop / Electric Company <br />funding, Possible FEMA <br />HMA grant for <br />Infrastructure Retrofit <br />Reduction of power <br />outages increases <br />business profitability, and <br />physical infrastructure for <br />vulnerable populations <br />Over $1M Over 5 years 1 1 3 1 1 1 8 <br />Shoreview Critial Infrastructure <br />Identification Life safety <br />Identify critical facilities or infrastructure that do not <br />have generator backup power in the event of a major <br />power outage resulting from severe winter or summer <br />storms. (Examples of critical facilities include Police/ <br />Fire departments, EOC’s, health care facilities, water <br />& sewer treatment facilities, and other facilities <br />deemed as critical, i.e. public schools and sheltering <br />facilities). <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Winter Weather Hazards Goal #3 <br />RCEMHS, RC Property <br />Management & <br />Municipal EMAs <br />County, municipal funding <br />Identification of critical <br />infrastruture facilitates <br />planning to address <br />expected impacts and <br />mitigating events <br />Under $50k 4-5 years 2 1 2 1 1 1 8 <br />Shoreview Generator Backups Provide backkup power to <br />critical facilities <br />Purchase and install generator hook-ups and <br />encourage local generator purchases for identified <br />critical facilities that should have backup power. <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Winter Weather Hazards Goal #3 <br />RCEMHS, RC Property <br />Management & <br />Municipal EMAs <br />County, municipal funding, <br />Possible FEMA HMA <br />grant for Generators <br />Additional power sources <br />to be utilized during <br />commerical power outages <br />$501k - $750k Over 5 years 2 1 2 1 1 1 8 <br />Shoreview <br />Continue to provide for public safety on roads through <br />anti-icing (application of brine solution before an <br />event), snow removal, salting and sanding to minimize <br />the impacts of snow/ice accumulations on roadways. <br />Yes Canceled Winter Weather Hazards RC Public Works & <br />Municipal Public Works County, municipal funding 0 <br />Shoreview Community Vulnerability <br />Assessment Life safety <br />Identify community areas, parks, and facilities (i.e., <br />schools, government buildings, manufactured home <br />parks) that are vulnerable to tornadoes and evaluate for <br />potential construction or retrofit of safe rooms or storm <br />shelters. <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Goal #1 <br />RCEMHS, RC Parks & <br />Rec, Municipal parks & <br />rec, and EMAs <br />County, municipal funding <br />Vulnerability analysis <br />allows for the planning of <br />responses <br />Under $50k 2-3 years 2 1 1 1 1 1 7 <br />Shoreview Storm Shelter Life safety <br />Implement construction or retrofit projects for safe <br />rooms or storm shelters in identified vulnerable <br />locations. <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Goal #3 <br />RCEMHS, RC Parks & <br />Rec, <br />Municipal parks & rec, <br />and EMAs <br />County, municipal funding, <br />Possible FEMA HMA <br />grant for Safe Rooms <br />Provide emergency public <br />sheltering for residents <br />and vistors during severe <br />weather <br />$501k - $750k Over 5 years 2 1 1 1 1 1 7 <br />Shoreview <br />Manufactured Home <br />Evacuation Plan & Storm <br />Shelter Requirements <br />Public safety in <br />manufactured home <br />communities due to severe <br />weather. <br />Work to ensure Minnesota Department of Health <br />(MDH) Evacuation Plan & Storm Shelter <br />Requirements are met in municipalities with <br />manufactured home parks. <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Winter Weather <br />Hazards Goal #1 <br />Municipal EMAs in <br />coordination with <br />RCEMHS and MHP <br />Operators <br />County, municipal funding, <br />MHP Owner <br />Increases safety during <br />severe weather.Under $50k 2-3 years 3 1 2 1 3 3 13 <br />Shoreview Stormwater Management Property Damage <br />Mitigation <br />Enhance stormwater management plans and <br />ordinances that require improvement of stormwater <br />management systems, including for areas of new <br />development and installation of infrastructure capable <br />of handling a ten to twenty-year rain event. Identify and <br />address where stormwater run-off capacity <br />improvement projects are needed. <br />Yes In Progress Flooding Goal #1 <br />RC Public Works and <br />municipal <br />Planning/Public Works <br />depts. in coordination <br />with local watershed <br />organizations <br />County/City funding, <br />SWCD, and Possible <br />MPCA/PFA grant funding. <br />Possible FEMA HMA <br />grant for Localized Flood <br />Reduction Projects or <br />Infrastructure Retrofit <br />Stormwater management <br />plans reduce the impact of <br />overland flooding <br />0 <br />Shoreview Flood Technical Assistance Property Damage <br />Mitigation <br />Provide information & technical assistance to property <br />owners to help mitigate against localized flooding <br />during high-rain events (i.e., landscaping / green <br />infrastructure applications). <br />Yes In Progress Flooding Goal #1 Goal #4 <br />RC Public Works, RC <br />Conservation District, <br />and municipal <br />planning/public works <br />County/City Funding, <br />Possible FEMA HMA <br />grant for Property <br />Acquisition & Structure <br />Demolition or Relocation <br />Building codes and <br />technical assistance <br />including grading plan <br />reviews reduces impacts of <br />unintended stormwater <br />runoff <br />Under $50k Over 5 years 1 2 1 1 3 1 9 <br />Shoreview Flooding Risk Assessment <br />Identifying infrastucture <br />prone to flooding for future <br />mitigation projects <br />Identify residential, commercial, government facilities, <br />and/or critical infrastructure properties that may <br />experience damage from future flooding and work to <br />implement appropriate mitigation measures (including <br />buy-out for property acquisition & structure demolition <br />or relocation). Areas of focus may include previously <br />unidentified flooding locations. <br />Yes In Progress Flooding Goal #1 <br />RCEMHS, RC Public <br />Works, RC Property <br />Management, RC <br />Conservation District, <br />municipal EMA <br />County, municipal funding, <br />DNR Flood Mitigation <br />Grant, US Army Corps of <br />Engineers (USACE), <br />Possible FEMA HMA <br />grant for Property <br />Acquisition & Structure <br />Demolition or Relocation <br />Reduce reoccurring <br />recovery costs of flood- <br />prone areas <br />Over $1M Over 5 years 1 2 2 1 1 1 8 <br />Shoreview NFIP Participation Property Damage <br />Mitigation <br />Participate in the National Flood Insurance Program <br />(NFIP) and enforce local floodplain ordinances to <br />ensure that new construction is built above regulatory <br />flood protection elevation. <br />Yes In Progress Flooding Goal #1 Goal #4 <br />RCEMHS, Municipal <br />EMAs local city planning <br />depts. <br />County, municipal funding <br />NFIP provides insurance <br />as well as mapping of <br />zones proned to flooding <br />Under $50k 2-3 years 1 3 2 1 3 1 11 <br />Shoreview Flood Reduction Property Damage <br />Mitigation <br />Identify, prioritize, and implement localized flood <br />reduction measures to improve drainage systems and <br />reduce over-the-road flooding to County or municipal <br />roads. <br />Yes In Progress Flooding Goal #1 <br />RC Public Works, City <br />Public Works, MnDOT, <br />Watershed Districts, <br />County/City Budgets, <br />MnDOT, <br />Possible MN DNR Flood <br />Hazard Grants or FEMA <br />HMA grant for Localized <br />Flood Reduction Projects / <br />Infrastructure Retrofit <br />Flood reduction measures <br />mitigate impacts on private <br />and public property <br />Over $1M Over 5 years 1 2 2 1 1 1 8 <br />Shoreview Wellhead Protection Plan Safe Drinking Water <br />Ensure that wellhead protection plans are in place to <br />address flooding that may lead to contaminated <br />drinking water. <br />Yes In Progress Flooding Goal #1 <br />RC Public Works, MN <br />Dept. of Health and local <br />city public works depts. <br />MDH Source Water <br />Protection grant funding <br />for wellhead improvement <br />projects <br />Ensures that plans are in <br />place to address flooding <br />that may lead to <br />contaminated drinking <br />water. <br />$501k - $750k 4-5 years 1 1 3 1 2 1 9 <br />Shoreview Continue to ensure the strong coordination between <br />local fire departments to provide fire protection.Yes Canceled Municipal fire districts Local fire department <br />funding 0 <br />Shoreview Continue to enforce burning permits/ restrictions.Yes Canceled Municipal fire districts Municipal or fire district <br />funding 0 <br />Shoreview Water Conservation <br />Measures Groundwater conservation <br />Promote water conservation measures to residents <br />during periods of drought and enforce water <br />conservation ordinances when needed. <br />Yes In Progress Drought Goal #1 <br />RCEMHS, RC <br />Conservation District & <br />Local City planning <br />depts. <br />County, municipal funding <br />Ensuring a health water <br />source reduces the <br />impacts of water <br />conservation measures. <br />Under $50k 2-3 years 1 1 1 1 3 1 8 <br />St. Anthony Everbridge Onboarding <br />The need for timely <br />notification of threats to the <br />general public. <br />Continue to ensure that all Ramsey County residents <br />are aware of and sign-up for the County’s Everbridge <br />Emergency Notification System. <br />Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal 1 <br />Ramsey County <br />Emergency Management <br />& Homeland Security <br />(RCEMHS) & Municipal <br />Emergency Management <br />Agencies (EMAs) <br />County/municipal funding <br />Ability to reach residents <br />quickly to provide <br />actionable measures to <br />protect themselves <br />Under $50k Under 1 year 3 3 3 2 2 13 <br />This is a new effort of Ramsey County EMHS being rolled out <br />in 2018. A link for the Everbridge for community sign up is <br />provided on the Ramsey County EMHS website, and reminders <br />are also posted using the Ramsey County EMHS Facebook <br />Page. In addition to Everbridge, the County has IPAWS <br />capabilities for targeted and countywide emergency <br />notifications. <br />All city jurisdictions within the County are encouraged to <br />promote sign up for the Everbridge system using their means of <br />public outreach (websites, social media, local media). <br />St. Anthony Preparedness Planning <br />The need to have plans in <br />place to support response <br />and recovery actions. <br />Update County/City Comprehensive Plans and Zoning <br />Ordinances to include mitigation considerations that <br />help to reduce risk from natural hazards. Utilize data <br />of past hazard events and future climate projections to <br />help inform updates. <br />Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal 2 <br />RCEMHS in <br />coordination with Ramsey <br />County Community and <br />Economic Development <br />and local municipal <br />administrators, Planning <br />& Zoning Committees <br />County/municipal funding <br />A plan to ensure everyone <br />understands roles, <br />responsibilities, and <br />resources. <br />$51k to $250k 4-5 years 2 2 3 2 1 10 <br />Ramsey County has a “2030 Comprehensive Plan” prepared to <br />meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act <br />and the Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Regional Development <br />Framework. Ramsey County will encourage municipalities to <br />update their local Comprehensive Plans to include <br />considerations for mitigation in land use planning to reduce <br />future risk to due to natural hazards (i.e., flooding). <br />St. Anthony Continuity Planning <br />The need to maintain <br />essential functions during <br />disaster response. <br />Continue to update Emergency Operation Plans and <br />COOP/COG plans to ensure that they adequately <br />detail the needed steps to respond to all-hazards and <br />ensure continuity of key government functions in the <br />event of a disaster. <br />Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal 2 RCEMHS & Municipal <br />EMAs County/municipal funding <br />A plan to ensure everyone <br />understands roles, <br />responsibilities, and <br />resources. <br />$51k to $250k 4-5 years 2 2 3 2 2 2 13 <br />Ramsey County EMHS maintains an Emergency Operations <br />Plan (EOP) and the Ramsey County Continuity of Operations <br />(COOP)/Continuity of Government (COG) plans as guides for <br />emergency and/or recovery operations. These plans are <br />intended to assist key county/city officials and emergency <br />organizations to carry out their responsibilities for the <br />protection of life and property under a wide range of emergency <br />conditions. <br />St. Anthony All-Hazards Public <br />Preparedness Outreach <br />The need to educate the <br />public about all-hazards <br />and their responsibilities <br />related to preparedness. <br />Continue to promote education & awareness on all- <br />hazards and emergency preparedness for schools, <br />individuals, families, and businesses. <br />Yes In Progress All Hazards Goal 4 RCEMHS & Municipal <br />EMAs County/municipal funding Increased education and <br />awareness Under $50k Under 1 year 3 3 2 2 2 2 14 <br />Information is distributed to the public via RCEMHS Facebook/ <br />Twitter and subscription-based programs (GovDelivery) on a <br />regular basis. Additional information is provided during the <br />NWS severe weather awareness weeks in spring and winter. <br />RCEMHS also has a YouTube Channel where “Get Ready <br />Gopher” educational videos on preparedness and severe <br />weather training are posted. These are promoted to the schools <br />as well as the larger public for viewing. Cities are encouraged <br />to share information through their own existing channels (i.e., <br />websites, social media, and local media). <br />St. Anthony NOAA Radio <br />Implementation <br />The need for timely <br />notification of threats to the <br />general public. <br />Continue to promote the use of NOAA weather radios <br />by residents, schools, businesses, and facilities that <br />house persons with functional and access needs. <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards <br />Winter weather hazards, <br />tornadoes and high <br />winds <br />Goal 4 RCEMHS & Municipal <br />EMAs County/municipal funding Increased education and <br />awareness Under $50k Under 1 year 3 3 2 2 2 2 14 <br />Ramsey County EMHS regularly promotes the use of NOAA <br />weather radios by critical facilities and the public to receive <br />information broadcast from the National Weather Service. <br />NOAA weather radios are recommended as an important way to <br />receive emergency weather alerts from the NWS. Local city <br />Emergency Managers are encouraged to ensure the placement <br />of NOAA radios in key facilities within their communities. <br />St. Anthony Utility Undergrounding <br />Ongoing damage to power <br />lines during severe storms <br />and subsequent power <br />outages. <br />Work with municipal electrical cooperative and power <br />companies to reduce overhead exposure of power lines <br />that are vulnerable to damage from severe <br />winter/summer storms (i.e., high winds, ice, and heavy <br />snow). Replace overhead power lines with <br />underground lines in areas with high-risk exposure <br />(i.e. high tree concentration areas). <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards <br />Winter weather hazards, <br />tornadoes and high <br />winds <br />Goal 3 <br />RC Public Works, <br />Municipal Public Works <br />in cooperation the <br />appropriate utility <br />company. <br />Utility fees <br />Reduced power outages, <br />reduced need for response <br />operations <br />Over $1M 4-5 years 2 2 1 2 3 2 12 <br />RC EMHS County and all cities will work as needed with their <br />appropriate utility providers as needed to evaluate areas of <br />concern. Service providers for Ramsey County include: <br />· Xcel Energy <br />· Connexus Energy <br />· North Saint Paul Utility Department <br />Areas of concern will be evaluated to see where putting lines <br />underground may be feasible and make sense. <br />St. Anthony Generator Need <br />Identification <br />Lack of backup power at <br />CIKR facilities. <br />Identify critical facilities or infrastructure that do not <br />have generator backup power in the event of a major <br />power outage resulting from severe winter or summer <br />storms. (Examples of critical facilities include Police/ <br />Fire departments, EOC’s, health care facilities, water <br />& sewer treatment facilities, and other facilities <br />deemed as critical, i.e. public schools and sheltering <br />facilities). <br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards <br />Winter weather hazards, <br />tornadoes and high <br />winds <br />Goal 2 <br />RCEMHS, RC Property <br />Management & <br />Municipal EMAs <br />County/municipal funding Reduced impacts from <br />power outages Under $50k Under 1 year 2 2 2 2 3 2 13 <br />The Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center (jail, admin.), <br />Emergency Communications Center, Medical Examiner’s <br />Office, Public Works Facility (maintenance areas, admin and <br />primary EOC backup power), and Nursing Home have <br />generator backup power. <br />Ramsey County’s current priorities for generator backup power <br />include: <br />• Plato Building <br />• Public Health and Emergency Management’s Department <br />Operations Center (DOC’s) <br />• Rec Centers and libraries that serve as cooling centers <br />• Facilities designated for Mass Care Sheltering <br />• Traffic Signal Systems <br />Ramsey County and municipalities continue to assess what <br />critical facilities need backup power. Working to mitigate <br />against power outages also helps to mitigate other hazards. <br />St. Anthony Generator Deployment Lack of backup power at <br />CIKR facilities. <br />Purchase and install generator hook-ups and <br />encourage local generator purchases for identified <br />critical facilities that should have backup power. <br />Yes Not Started Summer Weather Hazards <br />Winter weather hazards, <br />tornadoes and high <br />winds <br />Goal 2 <br />RCEMHS, RC Property <br />Management & <br />Municipal EMAs <br />County/municipal funding Reduced impacts from <br />power outages $251k to $500k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 3 2 13 <br />Ramsey County, local municipal governments, and schools will <br />evaluate feasibility to purchase and install generators for key <br />facilities and will do so as funding allows. <br />St. Anthony Road De-Icing <br />Ice accumulation on roads <br />adds to winter storm <br />hazards. <br />Continue to provide for public safety on roads through <br />anti-icing (application of brine solution before an <br />event), snow removal, salting and sanding to minimize <br />the impacts of snow/ice accumulations on roadways. <br />Yes In Progress Winter Weather Hazards Goal 1 RC Public Works & <br />Municipal Public Works Grants Reduced risk to life during <br />winter weather Under $50k Under 1 year 3 3 3 2 2 2 15 <br />Ramsey County and its municipalities complete the snow <br />removal from all county and municipal roads. MNDOT will <br />remove the snow from Interstate and State Highways as well as <br />disperse salt/sand as needed. Municipalities have snow <br />emergency plans and ordinances in place.