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Ramsey County │ Annex E: Recovery 2 The Annex addresses recovery actions within Ramsey County in response to all hazards, regardless of whether they are natural, human-caused, or technological in nature. It has been developed for use when coordination of resources and emergency operations is necessary. As an operational plan, this Annex does not address response tactics. Response tactics are outlined in the subject or threat-specific plans and procedures created and maintained by relevant agencies and departments. During the use of this and other plans and procedures, the overall emergency management concepts, policies, and procedures contained in the Ramsey County Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP) remain in place. The Recovery Annex will be, to the extent practicable, informed by the Ramsey County Comprehensive Plan, which can be found at https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/projects- initiatives/comprehensive-plan. This Annex may be activated for incidents that require a coordinated response to address significant long-term impacts (e.g., impacts on housing, government operations, agriculture, businesses, long-term employment, community infrastructure, the environment, human health, and social services) to foster sustainable recovery. Recovery Annex support will vary depending on the magnitude and type of incident, and is responsible for: • Economic assessment, protection, and restoration. • Short-term recovery actions. • Community recovery operations. • Mitigation analysis and program implementation. • Coordination with the private sector. • Coordination with state and federal agencies providing assistance. 1.3 Planning Assumptions The following assumptions were taken into consideration during the development of this Annex: • Ramsey County and its communities may be affected by natural, technological, or human/societal hazards. • In a catastrophic incident, damage control and disaster relief will be required from the state, federal, and other local governments as well as private organizations. • The RCEOC may or may not be activated in support of an event or emergency. Activation will be determined based on the scope and scale of the event. • A disaster may occur at any time with little or no warning, and response and/or recovery needs will exceed the capabilities of local and state government, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations in the affected areas. • Residents may be displaced, requiring shelter and social service support. Sheltering activities may be short-term or long-term depending on the severity of the incident. • Vital infrastructure, such as potable water supplies, electrical power, natural gas, and sewer services, may be compromised.