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Ramsey County │ Annex G: Hazardous Materials 13 <br />•Terrorist attack or threatened terrorist attack that results in or could result in catastrophic loss <br />of life or property <br />•Intentional or unintentional release of nuclear, biological, radiological or toxic or poisonous <br />chemicals that result in or could result in catastrophic loss of life or property <br />•Natural or human-caused disaster that results in or could result in catastrophic loss of life or <br />property <br />3.5.1.5 Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health – Environmental Health <br />Environmental health personnel are available to assess impacts of any release on people and the <br />environment. Environmental Health is notified by RCEMHS for all releases. <br />3.5.1.6 Municipal Fire Departments <br />Each municipal fire department maintains a basic capability to recognize and respond to incidents <br />requiring hazardous materials. <br />3.5.2 STATE RESOURCES <br />In the event of a hazardous materials incident beyond the resources of Ramsey County and its <br />jurisdictions, assistance may be requested from the State of Minnesota. This request may be made <br />through the State Duty Officer at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. <br />The State of Minnesota certifies specific CAT and HazMat teams that are available to respond on <br />request. Additionally, The Minnesota Department of Public Health (MDH) has personnel who can assist <br />communities in the detection and monitoring of radiological materials, water and air sampling, <br />laboratory services, etc. <br />The MCPA can assist with remediation of hazardous materials releases, regulatory oversight and <br />inspection, and expertise. <br />The 55th Civil Support Team (WMD) is available to assist any community in Minnesota with <br />identification of and response to Chemical, Biological and Radiological Hazards. <br />3.5.3 FEDERAL RESOURCES <br />In the event of a hazardous materials incident that is beyond the resources of city, county, and state <br />government, the National Regional Response Team can be requested through the MPCA. Such requests <br />should be submitted to the State Duty Officer at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. <br />Reimbursement of costs for a hazardous materials response may be available. To be eligible for <br />reimbursement, contact the National Response Center and/or the MPCA within 24-hours of the <br />incident, and subsequently apply for reimbursement. <br />3.6 Key Operational Activities <br />3.6.1 ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL OF THE HAZARD