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Ramsey County │ Annex B: Protective Actions 23 • Communication equipment: cell phones, radios, internet access including social media • Medical supplies: basic first aid kit • Personal protective equipment (PPE): dependent on the nature of the disaster and any concurrent emergencies (such as a pandemic or high flu season); masks, gloves, goggles, and sanitizer • Internal and external directional signage: signs for identifying evacuation routes and directing traffic and pedestrians to appropriate locations • Forms and documents: a copy of this plan, including all associated forms and templates, a copy of existing municipal protective action plans, a contact list containing operational partners and resource suppliers • Fuel: needed to operate first responder vehicles, transit vehicles, heavy equipment, vehicles, and potentially generators 3.4.5 TRANSPORTATION The County maintains a fleet of vehicles that may be used for Protective Action functions, as do the municipalities. However, the bulk of evacuation transportation support will be provided through MetroTransit, Ramsey County School Districts, faith-based and community-based organizations, as well as the private sector. Other transportation support includes: • Regional Transportation Management Center: Located in the Waters Edge Building in Roseville, the Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) is where State Patrol, MnDOT Maintenance, and MnDOT Freeway Operations work together to quickly detect, respond to and remove incidents off of Ramsey freeway systems. • Freeway Incident Response Safety Team (FIRST): Coordinates with the RTMC to help minimize congestion and prevent secondary crashes by quickly responding to and removing incidents from Ramsey freeways. 3.4.6 SECURITY County and municipal law enforcement and reserves will be the main provider of security in evacuated areas. However, in a large event, security may need to be obtained through a contract with a private security firm or through mutual aid. 3.5 Key Operational Activities 3.5.1 MOBILIZATION Mobilization begins with the identification of a threat or hazard that could lead to an evacuation or shelter-in-place order. The first activity is an initial notification of people, systems, and resources to establish incident command and management structures. Emergency management officials make coordinated decisions for protective actions and priorities, disseminating clear evacuation messaging to the public. Mobilization will likely happen concurrently with other phases for no-notice events and short-notice events.