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Ramsey County | Base Plan 53 <br />6.Information Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination <br />6.1 Information Collection <br />6.1.1 MONITORING AND DETECTION <br />Monitoring and detection of potential and real-world <br />incidents are crucial before, during, and after an <br />incident. <br />Ramsey County uses multiple methods for detecting <br />potential emergencies: <br />•Incidents are continuously monitored by the <br />911 system and dispatch. <br />•Weather and atmospheric anomalies are <br />monitored by the NWS. <br />•Partner agencies are asked to report on <br />incidents identified within their scope of <br />service. <br />•Social media is routinely monitored. <br />Whether during an active incident or during normal <br />operations, all agencies involved in the emergency management system in Ramsey County have a <br />responsibility for monitoring events in relation to their respective operational areas. <br />6.1.2 SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY LIFELINES <br />Lifelines enable the continuous operation of critical government and business functions and are <br />essential to human health and safety and economic security. <br />RCEMHS uses the FEMA Community Lifelines concept to report the status of critical functions in the <br />jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction is responsible for identifying the key agencies that support each lifeline <br />within their area of responsibility. <br />Figure 13: Monitoring and Detection Sources