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St. Anthony Tornado Risk Analysis
<br />Community infrastructure
<br />that is vulnerable to
<br />tornadoes has not been
<br />identified.
<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 2
<br />RCEMHS, RC Parks &
<br />Rec, Municipal parks &
<br />rec, and EMAs
<br />County/municipal funding Reduced risk to life during
<br />multiple hazards Under $50k Under 1 year 3 3 2 2 2 2 14
<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 />St. Anthony Storm Shelter
<br />Implementation
<br />Locations vulnerable to
<br />severe storms do not have
<br />adequate storm shelters.
<br />Implement construction or retrofit projects for safe
<br />rooms or storm shelters in identified vulnerable
<br />locations.
<br />Yes Not Started Summer Weather Hazards Goal 2
<br />RCEMHS, RC Parks &
<br />Rec,
<br />Municipal parks & rec,
<br />and EMAs
<br />Grants Reduced risk to life during
<br />multiple hazards $751k - $1M 4-5 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
<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 />St. Anthony Stormwater Management
<br />Planning
<br />A need to identify and
<br />address stormwater run off
<br />capacity shortfalls.
<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 Flooding Goal 3
<br />RC Public Works and
<br />municipal
<br />Planning/Public Works
<br />depts. in coordination
<br />with local watershed
<br />organizations
<br />County/municipal funding Strategy to reduce future
<br />flood impacts $51k to $250k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 1 11
<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 />St. Anthony Flood Impact Mitigation
<br />([Private] Property)
<br />A need to support property
<br />owners with mitigating
<br />localized flooding.
<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 Flooding Goal 4
<br />RC Public Works, RC
<br />Conservation District,
<br />and municipal
<br />planning/public works
<br />County/municipal funding
<br />Self-empowerment of
<br />individuals to mitigate
<br />hazard impacts
<br />Under $50k Under 1 year 2 2 2 2 2 1 11
<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 />St. Anthony Flood Impact Mitigation
<br />([Public] Property)
<br />A need to support property
<br />owners with mitigating
<br />localized flooding.
<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 Flooding Goal 2
<br />RCEMHS, RC Public
<br />Works, RC Property
<br />Management, RC
<br />Conservation District,
<br />municipal EMA
<br />Grants Decrease vulnerability to
<br />flooding Over $1M 4-5 years 2 2 2 2 2 1 11
<br />In 2015, Ramsey County removed seven buildings, including
<br />critical infrastructure, from the Mississippi River floodplain. A
<br />permanent retaining wall along the bluff was completed in
<br />November 2017. Ramsey County remains owners of these
<br />properties and will work with the new developers and Saint Paul
<br />Emergency Management to provide technical assistance and
<br />support on flood protection systems and measures in the future.
<br />Ramsey County and its municipalities will continue to evaluate
<br />properties that may be at risk of flooding and work with property
<br />owners to identify mitigation measure to reduce or eliminate
<br />future damages.
<br />St. Anthony NFIP Participation
<br />A need to ensure that new
<br />constuction is built above
<br />the regulatory floodplain.
<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 Flooding Goal 2
<br />RCEMHS, Municipal
<br />EMAs local city planning
<br />depts.
<br />County/municipal funding Increase ability to recover
<br />from flood disasters Under $50k Under 1 year 2 2 2 2 2 1 11
<br />Ramsey County promotes, and all municipalities participate in
<br />the NFIP (except the City of North Oaks). Each city develops
<br />and enforces local floodplain ordinances.
<br />St. Anthony Flood Impact Mitigation
<br />(Roadways)
<br />A need to mitigate over the
<br />road flooding that impacts
<br />transportation.
<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 Flooding Goal 3
<br />RC Public Works, City
<br />Public Works, MnDOT,
<br />Watershed Districts,
<br />County/municipal funding Mitigation against flooding $501k - $750k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 1 11
<br />Ramsey County Public Works and local city Public Works work
<br />to identity and address localized flood risk reduction projects.
<br />Following is a list of current priority areas to be addressed
<br />where flooding is an issue:
<br />• Roseville - Fairview Ave and Hwy 36
<br />• Shoreview - Gramsie Road north of Grass Lake
<br />• Vadnais Heights - Rice Street east of Grass Lake
<br />• Vadnais Heights - Edgerton and Centerville Rd
<br />• Maplewood & Little Canada - Cty Rd B at 35-E
<br />• Mounds View - Mounds View Blvd between Silver Lake Rd and
<br />Cty Rd I
<br />• Roseville - Cleveland Ave and Cty Rd C-2
<br />• New Brighton - Silver Lake Rd south of Silver Lane
<br />St. Anthony Drought Conservation
<br />Outreach
<br />A need to provide education
<br />and enforcement of drought
<br />ordinances.
<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 4
<br />RCEMHS, RC
<br />Conservation District &
<br />Local City planning
<br />depts.
<br />County/municipal funding Increased education and
<br />awareness Under $50k Under 1 year 1 1 1 1 2 1 7
<br />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 />St. Anthony Law Enforcement
<br />Protections
<br />LE staff require protection
<br />from hazardous working
<br />conditions.
<br />Working in Hazardous Environment: Allow our Police
<br />Officers functional capabilities in a hazardous or
<br />potentially hazardous environment
<br />Yes Not Started All Hazards Goal 1 Saint Anthony Police,
<br />Fire Departments County/municipal funding Safety of LE; ability to
<br />continue response actions $51k to $250k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 Obtain 20 PAPRS/TYVEK suits; train personnel in donning,
<br />doffing and working in suits
<br />St. Anthony CIKR Access
<br />A need to regulate access
<br />to government offices and
<br />properties.
<br />Connect all city facilities to City Hall along with
<br />security system cameras and access key cards:
<br />develop the ability to provide a secure environment both
<br />from an entry access and visual standpoint of all city
<br />facilities from a central location. Facilities include
<br />water treatment plant, well houses, city hall, fire
<br />station, public works, park shelters/ warming houses
<br />and storage garage.
<br />Yes All Hazards Goal 1 Saint Anthony Public
<br />Works Grants Prevention of civil
<br />unrest/terrorist actions $51k to $250k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
<br />Complete fiber optic connections to all city facilities; purchase
<br />card system able to be controlled through one central secure
<br />location; purchase camera system able to be controlled through
<br />one central secure location.
<br />St. Anthony Traffic Control Signage
<br />Need to provide traffic
<br />control during signal
<br />failure (e.g., during power
<br />outages)
<br />Provide traffic control upon signal failure by obtaining
<br />50 temporary, portable stop signs Yes All Hazards Goal 1 Saint Anthony Public
<br />Works Grants Reduce risk by reducing
<br />access $51k to $250k Under 1 year 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
<br />Place reflective roll-up temporary stop signs with portable sign
<br />bases at all intersections with traffic signals as needed during
<br />a power outage; Provide neighboring municipalities with
<br />temporary stop signs by request during a power outage
<br />St. Anthony Severe Weather Protocols
<br />Lack of safe policies and
<br />procedures during severe
<br />weather
<br />Develop safe policies, procedures and facilities to
<br />reduce injuries and losses resulting from severe
<br />weather
<br />Yes Summer Weather Hazards
<br />Winter weather hazards,
<br />tornadoes and high
<br />winds
<br />Goal 2 Saint Anthony Fire
<br />Department County/municipal funding Strategy to reduce weather
<br />impacts $51k to $250k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
<br />Annually review severe weather protocols and procedures with
<br />students, faculty and staff, Publish and publicize procedures
<br />and plans for orderly and safe shelter of the community as a
<br />distribution center and resource, develop facilities to serve
<br />community for emergency access for both summer and winter
<br />protection
<br />St. Anthony School Threat Protocols
<br />Lack of safe policies and
<br />procedures during school
<br />threat incidents.
<br />Develop safe policies, procedures and facilities to
<br />protect students, faculty and staff in situations with
<br />dangerous intruders have entered the campus
<br />Yes All Hazards Goal 2 Saint Anthony Police
<br />Department County/municipal funding Strategy to reduce active
<br />threat impacts $51k to $250k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
<br />Annually review emergency evacuation and protection protocols
<br />with faculty, staff and emergency responders, identify safe
<br />gathering and retreat locations protected as against intruders
<br />and unwanted campus entry, develop facilities to serve as
<br />retreat locations for safety and security of students, faculty and
<br />staff.
<br />St. Anthony Command Facility Continuity
<br />A lack of continuity
<br />planning related to
<br />command facilities.
<br />Develop contingency plans to ensure secure remote
<br />command center for local emergency responders in
<br />case of destruction or incapacity of primary facilities or
<br />infrastructure
<br />Yes All Hazards Goal 2 Saint Anthony Fire
<br />Department County/municipal funding Strategy to ensure
<br />continutiy Under $50k 2-3 years 3 2 2 2 2 2 13
<br />Annually review protocols and responsibility shifting if critical
<br />infrastructure fails with local stakeholders at school, city,
<br />county, state and federal levels as necessary, identify and
<br />construct contingency facilities capable of serving and
<br />supporting critical infrastructure upon failure of primary
<br />facilities
<br />St. Anthony Sanitary Sewer
<br />Inflow/Infiltration Mitigation
<br />Inflow and infiltration into
<br />sanitary sewers, leading to
<br />sewer system backups
<br />Prevent inflow and infiltration into sanitary sewer,
<br />prevent sanitary sewer system backups Yes Flooding Goal 3 Saint Anthony Public
<br />Works County/municipal funding Reduced nfrastructure
<br />impact $751k - $1M 4-5 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
<br />Replace sanitary sewer pipe, manholes, and service pipe. This
<br />allows the City to provide proper sanitary sewer capacity and
<br />reduce the risk of sewer backups.
<br />St. Anthony Fire Flow Capacity
<br />Expansion
<br />Lack of sufficient flow
<br />capacity of water mains
<br />Increase fire flow capacity of water main, provide
<br />sufficient water to the public Yes Flooding Goal 2 Saint Anthony Public
<br />Works County/municipal funding Ability to quickly address
<br />fire hazards $751k - $1M 4-5 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 Replacement of water main pipe, hydrants, and service pipe
<br />St. Anthony Surface Stormwater
<br />Mitigation
<br />Stormwater overflows
<br />existing capacity to carry
<br />surface water.
<br />Increase the amount of storm water removed from
<br />surface grade during rain events Yes Flooding Goal 3 Saint Anthony Public
<br />Works County/municipal funding Reduced flooding impact $751k - $1M 4-5 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
<br />Replacement of undersized storm sewer piping; this action
<br />allows the city to increase the amount of rainwater removed that
<br />may cause flooding and aids in prevention of structural damage
<br />St. Anthony Water Supply Protection
<br />The City's main water
<br />supply is not sufficiently
<br />protected from
<br />contamination.
<br />Protect the City’s municipal water supply from
<br />contamination Yes In Progress Flooding Goal 3 Saint Anthony Public
<br />Works Utility fees Protection of community
<br />water supply $251k to $500k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 1 11
<br />Continue implementation of wellhead protection plan document,
<br />public education and outreach, and implement projects
<br />identified in wellhead protection plan.
<br />St. Anthony Threat Identification and
<br />Risk Assessment (Property)
<br />A lack of understanding
<br />regarding the vulnerabilty
<br />of public spaces.
<br />Identify ongoing concerns and risks facing facilities
<br />and spaces (schools, parks, etc.) and identify critical
<br />infrastructure
<br />Yes All Hazards Goal 3
<br />Saint Anthony Fire
<br />Department; School
<br />District
<br />County/municipal funding Strategy to reduce risk Under $50k Under 1 year 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
<br />Annually review procedures with interested persons including
<br />police, fire, medical regarding enhanced risks and concerns;
<br />promulgate plans and contingencies to protect and support
<br />critical infrastructure and facilities; identify and develop backup
<br />and support facilities and infrastructure in case of failure or
<br />emergency use
<br />St. Anthony Threat Identification and
<br />Risk Assessment (People)
<br />A lack of understanding
<br />regarding the vulnerabilty
<br />of people in LGUs.
<br />Identify risks and issues preserving safety and security
<br />to users in parks and associated facilities shared by
<br />school district and city (LGUs).
<br />Yes All Hazards Goal 2
<br />Saint Anthony Fire
<br />Department; School
<br />District
<br />Couny Strategy to reduce risk Under $50k Under 1 year 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
<br />Annually review emergency protocols with emergency
<br />responders and critical school stakeholders; identify and
<br />develop safe gathering and retreat locations protected as
<br />against hazards including natural disasters or man-made
<br />emergencies
<br />St. Anthony ----
<br />Identify risks and issues preserving safety and security
<br />to users in parks and associated facilities shared by
<br />school district and city (LGUs).
<br />Yes All Hazards
<br />Saint Anthony Fire
<br />Department; School
<br />District
<br />0
<br />Annually review emergency protocols with emergency
<br />responders and critical school stakeholders; identify and
<br />develop safe gathering and retreat locations protected as
<br />against hazards including natural disasters or man-made
<br />emergencies
<br />St. Anthony Safe Space Development
<br />A lack of safe spaces
<br />against hazards for local
<br />populations.
<br />Locate and create facilities capable of providing
<br />protection against likely hazards Identify and construct
<br />optimal safe structures to protect against probable
<br />hazards
<br />Yes All Hazards Goal 2
<br />Saint Anthony Fire
<br />Department; School
<br />District
<br />Grants Reduced threat to lives $251k to $500k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
<br />Identify and prioritize hazards likely to occur with police, fire,
<br />medical, and other interested parties for access, safety, and
<br />protection; Construct a shared, multi-season, multiple-use
<br />shelter to maximize safety from and resulting after severe
<br />weather, unwanted intruders, or other emergency situations
<br />affecting the community and school facilities, that will serve
<br />multiple-jurisdictional needs and be available and accessible
<br />for use by local cities and the general public community in case
<br />of emergency situations occurring either inside or outside
<br />Central Park including as a remote operations center for
<br />emergency services in case of failure of primary critical
<br />infrastructure
<br />St. Anthony Control System Hardening
<br />A lack of
<br />prevention/protection
<br />measures against
<br />vulnerabilities of municipal
<br />weater systems.
<br />Prevent failure of control systems for water treatment
<br />facilities and municipal wells 3, 4, & 5 Yes All Hazards Goal 3 Saint Anthony Public
<br />Works Utility fees Reduced threat to CIKR $251k to $500k 2-3 years 2 2 2 2 2 1 11 Upgrade SCADA system
<br />Saint Paul Extreme Temperature
<br />Sheltering
<br />This action addresses
<br />problems related to
<br />vulnerability to extreme
<br />temperatures, lack of
<br />preparedness, health and
<br />safety risks, uncoordinated
<br />resource allocation, gaps
<br />in shelter access, and
<br />strain on emergency
<br />services, ensuring safer
<br />and healthier outcomes
<br />during extreme weather
<br />events.
<br />Extreme Temperature Shelters - Coordinate with the
<br />Department of Parks & Recreation (P & R) to identify,
<br />procure, supplies and plans for implementation.
<br />Yes In Progress Summer Weather Hazards Winter Weather Hazards protect public health and
<br />safety
<br />Emergency
<br />Management, VOAD and
<br />Parks & Recreation
<br />DSI, Public Health,
<br />HART
<br />Annual Operating Budget,
<br />various grant programs,
<br />public and private
<br />partnerships
<br />Enhances public safety,
<br />emergency preparedness,
<br />shelter accessibility,
<br />community resilience, and
<br />resource coordination,
<br />providing essential support
<br />to the community during
<br />extreme weather
<br />conditions.
<br />Under $50k Under 1 year 2 1 2 2 1 1 9
<br />Continue the identification of supply lists compiled in 2012;
<br />continue to procure and stock supplies. Coordinate with the
<br />county seasonly. Be sure on-going efforts continue as
<br />conditions dictate
<br />Saint Paul Public Outreach &
<br />Education
<br />Emergency preparedness,
<br />public safety, weather
<br />resilience, terrorism
<br />awareness, community
<br />emergency planning, and
<br />economic development by
<br />equipping the public with
<br />information, tools, and
<br />resources to protect
<br />themselves, their
<br />properties, and their
<br />communities from a wide
<br />range of hazards.
<br />Promote the use of Family Emergency Plans, NOAA
<br />Weather radios, and Severe Weather Awareness
<br />activities... Winter; Promote use of home and auto
<br />survival kits and urge public to
<br />heed winter weather warnings... Summer;
<br />Coordinate with Libraries and Parks & Rec for cooling
<br />sites, and urge public to heed winter weather
<br />warnings… Terrorism; Educate and disseminate info
<br />on "See Something, Say Something campaign,
<br />common sense terrorism & CBRNE awareness...
<br />EOP and ESF's; Community
<br />Outreach Education, Planning Discussions...
<br />Economic Development; Educate citizens on low
<br />interest loans for improving structural ability of
<br />homes & businesses
<br />Yes In Progress All Hazards Public outreach and
<br />public education
<br />EM & topic
<br />related
<br />departments
<br />and
<br />organizations
<br />Department PIOs Annual Operating
<br />Budget
<br />Public safety, disaster
<br />preparedness, emergency
<br />response coordination,
<br />community security, and
<br />economic resilience, while
<br />providing practical
<br />resources and education to
<br />reduce the impact of
<br />disasters and
<br />emergencies.
<br />Under $50k Under 1 year 2 2 1 2 1 2 10
<br />Continue to implement in 2019 and beyond. Continue public
<br />outreach and education through community events such as
<br />SPPD's Safe Summer Nights events utilizing information
<br />tables, social media and website updates.
<br />Saint Paul Disaster Exercises
<br />Improves preparedness,
<br />response, recovery, and
<br />mitigation efforts for flood
<br />disasters by simulating
<br />real-world scenarios in
<br />disaster exercises.
<br />Disaster Exercise Development - Develop flood
<br />recovery and mitigation scenarios and integrate into
<br />disaster exercises
<br />Yes In Progress Flooding Preparedness Emergency Management
<br />& Public Works Parks Annual Operating
<br />Budget
<br />Increased preparedness,
<br />improved coordination, gap
<br />identification, faster
<br />recovery, enhanced public
<br />safety, greater resilience,
<br />and cost savings, all of
<br />which contribute to more
<br />effective flood management
<br />and disaster response.
<br />Under $50k 2-3 years 1 2 2 2 1 2 10
<br />Continue to implement in 2019 and beyond. Pre- and
<br />Postflooding, continue public outreach and education in
<br />coordination with the Department of Safety & Inspections. Also
<br />utilizing community events such as SPPD's Safe Summer
<br />Nights, etc.
<br />Saint Paul Infrastructure Hardening
<br />This action mitigates the
<br />risk of infrastructure
<br />failures due to terrorism,
<br />natural disasters, or other
<br />hazards, ensuring the
<br />continuity of essential
<br />services and protecting
<br />public safety and the
<br />economy.
<br />Infrastructure Hardening - Conduct study to identify
<br />eligible projects and build capacity by mitigating key
<br />infrastructure nodes to harden against terrorism and
<br />other hazards
<br />Yes In Progress Flooding Infrastructure Security and
<br />Preparedness
<br />Emergency
<br />Management, Police,
<br />Public Works & Regional
<br />Water
<br />Parks
<br />Annual Operating Budgets
<br />and Law Enforcement
<br />Training and Terrorism
<br />Prevention (LETPP)
<br />grants
<br />Infrastructure resilience,
<br />public safety, service
<br />continuity, economic
<br />stability, and emergency
<br />response capabilities,
<br />ensuring a community’s
<br />long-term security against
<br />terrorism and other
<br />hazards.
<br />$51k to $250k Over 5 years 3 3 2 2 1 3 14 Development initiated in 2012-2013; continue to implement as
<br />each plan becomes available.
<br />Saint Paul Business Continuity
<br />Planning
<br />Business disruptions
<br />during and after a hazard
<br />by ensuring that
<br />businesses can:
<br />- Maintain operations
<br />during an emergency
<br />- Minimize financial losses
<br />- Protect critical assets
<br />and resources
<br />- Reduce downtime
<br />- Enhance resilience
<br />This action aligns with
<br />disaster preparedness and
<br />risk reduction efforts,
<br />enabling organizations to
<br />operate through and
<br />recover swiftly from
<br />disruptive events.
<br />Business Continuity Plan Development - Assist
<br />businesses in developing plans and resources to
<br />minimize hazard impacts.
<br />Yes In Progress All Hazards
<br />Emergency
<br />Management, Police,
<br />MNDoT & Public Works
<br />PED
<br />Annual Operating Budget;
<br />public- private
<br />partnerships; grants
<br />Improves operational
<br />resilience, financial
<br />protection, recovery speed,
<br />employee and customer
<br />confidence, and regulatory
<br />compliance, helping
<br />businesses withstand and
<br />recover from hazards with
<br />minimal impact.
<br />Under $50k 2-3 years 1 2 1 2 1 1 8
<br />Establish partnership with business organizations to assist in
<br />developing continuity plans and resources. Continue to work
<br />with PED, BOMA, and others to imrpove business continuity.
<br />Saint Paul Infrastructure Failure
<br />Planning
<br />Improves preparedness,
<br />public safety, traffic
<br />management, and
<br />interagency coordination in
<br />response to bridge
<br />infrastructure failures.
<br />Bridge Infrastructure Failure Plans - Assist in
<br />development of response plans of MnDOT owned
<br />bridges
<br />Yes In Progress Flooding Infrastructure EM, MnDOT
<br />and Public Works
<br />Annual Operating
<br />Budget
<br />Emergency preparedness,
<br />public safety, traffic
<br />management, quick
<br />recovery, interagency
<br />coordination, economic
<br />stability, and long-term
<br />infrastructure resilience
<br />during and after a bridge
<br />failure.
<br />$51k to $250k 4-5 years 2 1 2 2 1 1 9 Continue to implement as resources become available. PW
<br />continually looks at new ways to reduce impacts and mitigate.
<br />Saint Paul Emergency Evacuation
<br />Planning
<br />This action solves the
<br />problem of having no
<br />organized and effective
<br />evacuation strategy for
<br />downtown areas during
<br />emergencies, ensuring a
<br />well-coordinated response
<br />that prioritizes safety,
<br />traffic management, and
<br />rapid emergency services
<br />access.
<br />Assist in development
<br />Downtown Evacuation Plan Yes In Progress All Hazards EM, SPPD, SPFD, PW,
<br />Parks
<br />Annual Operating Budget;
<br />grants
<br />Uncoordinated emergency
<br />response, public safety,
<br />traffic congestion,
<br />vulnerable populations,
<br />economic disruptions,
<br />public awareness, and
<br />emergency response
<br />delays, ensuring a safer
<br />and more efficient
<br />evacuation process during
<br />emergencies.
<br />$51k to $250k Under 1 year 3 1 2 2 1 3 12
<br />Develop project criteria and implement. Completed 2023 study
<br />to review traffic signals and roads to move people from the city
<br />expeditiously.
<br />Saint Paul Emergency Evacuation
<br />Planning
<br />This action solves
<br />problems related to
<br />transportation disruption,
<br />emergency response
<br />delays, economic impact,
<br />public safety, traffic
<br />congestion, and commuter
<br />accessibility, ensuring
<br />continued movement and
<br />safety after a critical bridge
<br />failure.
<br />Develop alternate transportation plan for post-failure
<br />City-owned river or critical bridge failure or damage Yes Not Started Infrastructure Failure PW Annual Operating Budget,
<br />various grant programs,
<br />Transportation continuity,
<br />emergency response,
<br />traffic management,
<br />economic stability, public
<br />safety, resilience, and
<br />effective communication,
<br />ensuring the city can
<br />handle the failure of critical
<br />transportation
<br />infrastructure with minimal
<br />disruption.
<br />$51k to $250k Over 5 years 3 1 1 2 1 2 10
<br />Develop & complete plans to identify resource needs for public
<br />safety and rescue response, environmental response, detour
<br />plans, river response, public communication, debris
<br />management, failure investigation, and bridge replacement
<br />needs resulting from a river or critical bridge failure or
<br />damage.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation
<br />Reduces flooding,
<br />improves public safety,
<br />minimizes disruptions, and
<br />lowers maintenance costs,
<br />ensuring long-term
<br />resilience for Water Street.
<br />Water Street – Due to persistent flooding events,
<br />elevate the street in numerous low areas. Finalize
<br />plans and complete
<br />Yes In Progress Flooding PW Annual Operating Budget;
<br />transportation funding
<br />Improves flood resilience,
<br />traffic flow, public safety,
<br />economic stability, cost
<br />savings, and infrastructure
<br />durability, creating a more
<br />reliable and accessible
<br />roadway in flood-prone
<br />areas.
<br />Over $1M Over 5 years 1 2 3 2 1 2 11
<br />Conduct feasibility study and implement mitigation action to
<br />prevent future flood impact. Much progress has been made on
<br />elevating the roadway in particular areas. This has assisted in
<br />mitigating flood impacts. Other sections of Water Street
<br />continue to be evaluated.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation
<br />Addresses problems
<br />related to erosion,
<br />structural damage,
<br />navigation hazards,
<br />maintenance costs, public
<br />safety, and environmental
<br />protection, ensuring the
<br />long-term resilience of the
<br />bridge and surrounding
<br />area.
<br />Raspberry Island - Bridge Deflector Project needed.
<br />Develop plan and complete programming and
<br />construction
<br />Yes Not Started Flooding P&R and PW
<br />Annual Operating Budget,
<br />grant funding,
<br />transportation funding
<br />This project provides
<br />benefits related to bridge
<br />protection, structural
<br />longevity, public safety,
<br />reduced maintenance
<br />costs, improved navigation,
<br />and flood risk mitigation,
<br />ensuring the bridge
<br />remains functional and safe
<br />for both land and water
<br />traffic
<br />$251k to $500k 4-5 years 1 2 2 2 1 1 9 Identify, fund, design, and construct infrastructure. Evaluate
<br />function.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation
<br />Improves resilience
<br />against flooding, prevents
<br />sewage issues, protects
<br />utilities, minimizes service
<br />disruptions, and enhances
<br />public health and safety.
<br />City House Building - Utility Protection & Sewage
<br />Ejector Relocation Yes Not Started Flooding P&R PW Annual Operating Budget;
<br />grant funding (FMA)
<br />Flood protection, system
<br />reliability, public health,
<br />cost savings, resilience,
<br />regulatory compliance, and
<br />environmental protection,
<br />ensuring the City House
<br />Building remains safe and
<br />operational during potential
<br />flood events.
<br />$51k to $250k 4-5 years 1 2 2 2 1 1 9 Identify and implement eligible mitigation project.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation - Chestnut
<br />Plaza
<br />Solves problems related to
<br />flooding risks, maintenance
<br />costs, operational
<br />disruptions, safety hazards,
<br />and long-term
<br />infrastructure
<br />sustainability.
<br />Chestnut Plaza - Feature Fountain Pump Pit
<br />Relocation Yes In Progress Flooding P&R PW Annual Operating Budget;
<br />grant funding (FMA)
<br />The relocation of the pump
<br />pit provides benefits related
<br />to flood protection, cost
<br />savings, system reliability,
<br />public safety, equipment
<br />longevity, and maintained
<br />aesthetic value, ensuring
<br />the fountain remains a
<br />functional and attractive
<br />feature of Chestnut Plaza.
<br />Under $50k 2-3 years 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
<br />Identify and implement eligible mitigation project. met with
<br />engineers on site too look at options. Hope to start construction
<br />in 2025
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation - Upper
<br />Landing
<br />Relocating the pump pits
<br />for the Upper Landing
<br />Feature Fountains solves
<br />problems related to
<br />flooding, maintenance
<br />costs, operational
<br />disruptions, safety hazards,
<br />and extended downtime,
<br />ensuring long-term
<br />functionality and safety of
<br />the fountains.
<br />Upper Landing Feature Fountains (4) - Pump Pit
<br />Relocation Yes In Progress Flooding P&R Annual Operating Budget;
<br />grant funding (FMA)
<br />This action provides
<br />benefits related to flood
<br />protection, cost savings,
<br />system reliability, public
<br />safety, equipment longevity,
<br />and enhanced aesthetic
<br />value, ensuring the
<br />fountains at Upper Landing
<br />remain a functional and
<br />appealing feature of the
<br />area.
<br />Under $50k 2-3 years 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
<br />Identify and implement eligible mitigation project. met with
<br />engineers on site too look at options. Hope to start construction
<br />in 2025
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation - Hidden
<br />Falls Park
<br />This action solves
<br />problems related to
<br />flooding, erosion, public
<br />safety, high maintenance
<br />costs, environmental
<br />degradation, and
<br />accessibility issues in
<br />Hidden Falls Park.
<br />Hidden Falls Park - Pathway Removal/Realignment
<br />near low spots along river Yes In Progress Flooding P&R Annual Operating Budget;
<br />grant funding (HMA)
<br />This action provides
<br />benefits related to flood and
<br />erosion prevention, public
<br />safety, cost savings,
<br />improved accessibility,
<br />environmental protection,
<br />and long-term
<br />sustainability, making
<br />Hidden Falls Park safer
<br />and more resilient to
<br />flooding.
<br />$51k to $250k 2-3 years 1 2 2 1 1 1 8 Identify and implement eligible mitigation project.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation - Harriet
<br />Island
<br />This action addresses
<br />problems related to debris
<br />entanglement, high
<br />maintenance costs, dock
<br />damage, operational
<br />disruptions, and
<br />environmental impacts,
<br />ultimately improving the
<br />long-term functionality and
<br />sustainability of the Harriet
<br />Island Public Dock
<br />Harriet Island Public Dock - Add more structural
<br />support related to debris entanglement to reduce
<br />repetitive costs for contract debris and
<br />dredging
<br />Yes Not Started Flooding P&R Annual Operating Budget;
<br />transportation funding
<br />This action provides
<br />benefits related to cost
<br />savings, dock durability,
<br />operational continuity,
<br />boating safety,
<br />environmental protection,
<br />and reduced risk of
<br />structural damage,
<br />ensuring the Harriet Island
<br />Public Dock remains
<br />functional and safe for long-
<br />term use.
<br />$51k to $250k 2-3 years 1 2 1 1 1 1 7 Identify and implement eligible mitigation project.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation -
<br />Watergate Marina
<br />This action solves
<br />problems related to
<br />flooding vulnerability,
<br />operational disruptions,
<br />high maintenance costs,
<br />safety risks, and
<br />environmental hazards,
<br />ensuring the long-term
<br />resilience and safety of
<br />Watergate Marina's
<br />electrical and fueling
<br />systems.
<br />Watergate Marina - Define and develop new facility
<br />electrical and fueling station systems to protect
<br />against annual flooding
<br />Yes In Progress Flooding P&R PW Annual Operating Budget;
<br />grant funding (FMA)
<br />This action provides
<br />benefits related to flood
<br />protection, cost savings,
<br />operational continuity,
<br />safety improvements,
<br />environmental protection,
<br />and long-term resilience,
<br />ensuring that Watergate
<br />Marina remains safe and
<br />functional during flood
<br />events.
<br />$51k to $250k 2-3 years 1 2 2 2 1 1 9 Identify and implement eligible mitigation project. Parks staff
<br />will be meeting with tennant to discuss engineering study.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation - Crosby
<br />Park
<br />Repositioning the fishing
<br />pier during high water
<br />events addresses problems
<br />related to flooding,
<br />structural damage, public
<br />safety, accessibility, and
<br />maintenance costs,
<br />ensuring continued safe
<br />use of the pier.
<br />Crosby Bog Walk – Fishing Pier needs to be
<br />repositioned during high water events Yes Not Started Flooding P&R PW Annual Operating Budget;
<br />grant funding
<br />Improves public safety,
<br />structural integrity,
<br />accessibility, cost
<br />efficiency, environmental
<br />protection, and resilience
<br />to climate change,
<br />ensuring the fishing pier
<br />remains functional and safe
<br />during high water events.
<br />Under $50k 2-3 years 1 2 1 1 1 1 7 Identify and implement eligible mitigation project.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation - Flood
<br />Plain Review
<br />This project addresses
<br />problems related to flood
<br />risk awareness,
<br />preparedness, emergency
<br />response coordination,
<br />regulatory compliance, and
<br />decision-making in the
<br />floodplain areas of Saint
<br />Paul, helping reduce the
<br />impacts of flooding on at-
<br />risk structures
<br />Flood Plain Structure Inventory Project - Inventory all
<br />structures that are at flood risk within the Mississippi
<br />River flood plain at Saint Paul. Determine individual
<br />Risk Assessments for existing structures.
<br />Includes: inventorying (marrying-up with Conditional
<br />Use Permits), developing Key Contacts Lists, facilitate
<br />accomplishment of Flood Response Plans and the
<br />creation of maps.
<br />Yes In Progress Flooding DSI EM, Parks, PW
<br />Annual Operating Budget,
<br />Federal USACE funding,
<br />grant funding (FMA)
<br />This project enhances
<br />flood risk awareness,
<br />targeted mitigation,
<br />response planning,
<br />communication, regulatory
<br />compliance, and long-term
<br />cost savings, ultimately
<br />improving the overall
<br />resilience of the community
<br />to flood risks in the
<br />Mississippi River
<br />floodplain.
<br />Under $50k Under 1 year 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 Identify and implement eligible mitigation project. Consider
<br />getting copies of individualized floods plans.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation - Flood
<br />Plain Review
<br />The CRS Project
<br />addresses problems
<br />related to inadequate
<br />floodplain management,
<br />high insurance costs, flood
<br />vulnerability, community
<br />engagement, and non-
<br />compliance with best
<br />practices, ultimately
<br />enhancing flood resilience
<br />in Saint Paul and reducing
<br />insurance premiums for its
<br />residents.
<br />Community Rating System Project – This voluntary
<br />program recognizes and encourages community
<br />floodplain management activities exceeding the
<br />minimum National Flood Insurance Program
<br />standards. This action tailors Saint Paul’s own
<br />particular hazards, character, and goals. The city
<br />implementing standards in turn ultimately leads to
<br />discounted premiums rates.
<br />Yes Not Started Flooding DSI EM Annual Operating Budget,
<br />Federal grant funding
<br />This project offers benefits
<br />related to lower insurance
<br />premiums, improved flood
<br />management, enhanced
<br />public safety, community
<br />resilience, sustainable
<br />development, recognition,
<br />and long-term financial
<br />savings, making Saint Paul
<br />better equipped to handle
<br />flood risks while reducing
<br />costs for its residents.
<br />Under $50k Under 1 year 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 Identify and implement eligible mitigation project.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation - NOAA
<br />Data Update
<br />This project solves
<br />problems related to
<br />outdated flood data,
<br />inaccurate floodplain
<br />boundaries, ineffective
<br />mitigation planning,
<br />regulatory non-compliance,
<br />and higher insurance
<br />costs, improving flood risk
<br />management and
<br />resilience in Saint Paul.
<br />Localized NOAA Atlas 14 Map Assessment Update
<br />Project - Utilize current data and provide updated
<br />assessment for Saint Paul flood plain.
<br />Yes Not Started Flooding DSI EM Annual Operating Budget,
<br />Federal grant funding
<br />This project benefits the
<br />community by providing
<br />improved flood risk
<br />accuracy, better flood
<br />mitigation planning,
<br />informed development
<br />decisions, potential
<br />insurance savings, public
<br />awareness, regulatory
<br />compliance, and long-term
<br />climate resilience,
<br />ensuring Saint Paul is
<br />better prepared for current
<br />and future flood
<br />challenges.
<br />Under $50k Under 1 year 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 Identify and implement eligible mitigation project.
<br />Saint Paul Flood Mitigation - West
<br />Levee
<br />This project solves
<br />problems related to
<br />outdated data, inaccurate
<br />flood risk assessments,
<br />ineffective planning,
<br />regulatory compliance, and
<br />insurance pricing,
<br />improving overall flood
<br />resilience in Saint Paul.
<br />West Levee - Determine FEMA re- certification and
<br />PAL status Yes Not Started Flooding Mitigation DSI PW
<br />Annual Operating Budget,
<br />Federal USACE funding,
<br />grant funding
<br />(FMA)
<br />Flood protection,
<br />compliance, insurance cost
<br />savings, public safety,
<br />clear risk communication,
<br />and long-term community
<br />resilience, ensuring the
<br />levee continues to provide
<br />effective flood defense for
<br />the area.
<br />Under $50k Under 1 year 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 Identify and implement eligible mitigation project.
<br />Saint Paul Fire Safety Initiative
<br />This initiative addresses
<br />inadequate fire protection,
<br />fire-related injuries and
<br />deaths, rapid fire spread,
<br />property loss, inconsistent
<br />safety standards in publicly
<br />funded projects, and
<br />outdated fire codes,
<br />ultimately improving fire
<br />safety and resilience in
<br />residential buildings.
<br />Enact Combined Enhanced Fire Safety Ordinances -
<br />Automatic Fire Sprinkler Mitigation Initiatives
<br />a. DSI and Mayor’s Intergovernmental Relations
<br />personnel should continue to push for the adoption of
<br />the most current International Residential Code
<br />without any redactions of fire sprinkler requirements
<br />b. OFS, PED, and elected officials should pass an
<br />ordinance and make it standard practice that any
<br />housing renovations or construction of residential
<br />buildings funded in part or in total by city funding or tax
<br />incentives include the requirement to
<br />install fire sprinkler systems
<br />Yes In Progress All Hazards Fire Safety Mitigation Safety FD, DSI Grant funding, Annual
<br />Operating Budget
<br />Improved fire safety,
<br />compliance with national
<br />standards, protection for
<br />vulnerable populations,
<br />long-term cost savings,
<br />enhanced fire response,
<br />reduced fire spread,
<br />increased property value,
<br />and stronger community
<br />resilience, ensuring that
<br />residential buildings are
<br />safer and better protected
<br />against fire hazards.
<br />Under $50k 2-3 years 3 3 3 2 1 2 14
<br />Saint Paul Fire Safety Initiative
<br />This initiative solves
<br />problems related to
<br />inadequate fire protection,
<br />high fire risk in public
<br />buildings, limited public
<br />awareness, post-fire safety
<br />rebuilding, legislative
<br />barriers, and financial
<br />constraints, ultimately
<br />improving fire safety,
<br />reducing fire-related
<br />damage, and promoting
<br />community resilience.
<br />Incorporating Fire Sprinkler Technology in New and
<br />Existing Buildings - Automatic Fire Sprinkler
<br />Mitigation Initiatives
<br />a. FD, DSI, and EM officials should make use of State
<br />and Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
<br />(HMGP) to retrofit municipal buildings and publicly-
<br />owned housing with automatic fire sprinklers. DSI and
<br />FD could make a prioritized list of these buildings
<br />based on risk, difficulties anticipated in fire/rescue
<br />operations, and at-risk occupants, and remove them off
<br />the list as funding becomes available.
<br />b.PED, DSI, and FD should conduct Public Education
<br />and outreach efforts that include information
<br />regarding the recent changes in tax law that provides
<br />tax relief of up to $1 million for small business owners
<br />who retrofit their buildings with fire sprinklers. (Ref:
<br />Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Section 179 of Public Law 115-
<br />97).
<br />c. FD should ensure that follow up discussions occur
<br />with every home and business owner or any property
<br />manager where fire has occurred regarding recovery
<br />efforts/restoration incorporating fire sprinkler
<br />technology.
<br />d. The Mayor’s Intergovernmental Relations personnel
<br />should adopt a pro- sprinkler stance in the state and
<br />national legislative arenas and fight any efforts to ban
<br />local jurisdictions from adopting more stringent fire
<br />code and fire sprinkler
<br />ordinances.
<br />Yes In Progress All Hazards Fire Safety Mitigation Safety FD, DSI MN VOADs Grant funding, Annual
<br />Operating Budget
<br />Enhanced fire safety, risk
<br />reduction, financial
<br />savings, efficient fire
<br />response, public
<br />awareness, long-term
<br />protection, legislative
<br />support, and community
<br />resilience, ensuring safer
<br />buildings and communities.
<br />$251k to $500k 4-5 years 3 3 3 2 1 2 14
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