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Ramsey County | Base Plan 9 require additional support from RCEMHS (although it is available upon request), whereas a small event in another jurisdiction may require such support. 1.4.4 INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC BASE There is a highly sophisticated transportation system in place Major job hubs exist in Downtown Saint Paul, Maplewood at the 3M Campus, western Roseville, Saint Paul’s Midway, and along the I-694 Corridor (Ramsey County, 2022a). Ramsey County is dominated by the education, health care, and social services industries, with 28.2% of jobs in the county. Professional/business services, manufacturing, retail, and recreation are also major components of the county’s economy. According to the 2020 American Community Survey five-year estimates, the median household income in Ramsey County was $67,238, compared to a Minnesota average of $73,382. The percentage of the county’s population living below the poverty level was 13.4%, compared to 9.3% for the state of Minnesota (U.S. Census Bureau, n.d.). According to Ramsey Open Data, a significant portion of Ramsey County residents rely upon county social service programs, including cash assistance (39,287 persons), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (86,017 persons), and medical assistance (187,530 persons). 1.4.5 HAZARD PROFILE The MHMP contains a comprehensive hazard analysis that reviews the hazards that have affected or have the potential to impact Ramsey County. The MHMP is updated every five years per federal requirements. The plan contains information on the wide range of natural, human, and technological hazards the jurisdiction is vulnerable to, as well as the history of hazards and potential for future hazards. For further information on hazards, please refer to the MHMP. These hazards can affect the safety of residents, damage or destroy public and private property, disrupt the local economy, and negatively impact the quality of life.