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Ramsey County | Base Plan 12 1.4.7 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT SUMMARY A capability assessment provides part of the foundation for determining the type of emergency management, preparedness, and mitigation strategy. The assessment process also identifies gaps or weaknesses that may need to be addressed through preparedness planning goals and actions deemed practical, considering the jurisdiction’s capabilities to implement them. Finally, the capability assessment highlights the positive measures that are in place or underway for continued support and enhancement of the jurisdiction’s preparedness and response efforts. As an established organization, RCEMHS has the capabilities to perform the necessary incident response duties outlined in this CEOP. As outlined in the MHMP, RCEMHS has identified the response capabilities and resources (equipment, personnel, etc.) necessary to respond to an incident. For in-depth information on RCEMHS’s capabilities, please refer to the MHMP as well as the Preparedness Targets section within each functional annex. 1.5 Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competency RCEMHS incorporates an inclusive approach into its CEOP planning, operations, and communications as the primary agency responsible for meeting the required needs of all populations within the County. The CEOP adheres to federal guidance known as a “whole community” approach to meet the legal intent and humanitarian spirit of a response that is equitably inclusive, both geographically and demographically. As a concept, whole community is a means by which residents, organizational and community leaders, emergency management practitioners, and government officials can collectively understand and assess the needs of their respective communities and determine the best ways to organize and strengthen their assets, capacities, and interests. Therefore, the CEOP and all associated appendices are intended to ensure policies, program services, and communications equitably serve all individuals, with priority given to disproportionately impacted populations, who reside in, work in, or visit Ramsey County. Ensuring the safety and health of the county’s diverse populations and individuals with DAFN who may be disproportionately impacted in a disaster is a top priority during response. Historically, hazard events have more deeply affected socially vulnerable populations. Nuanced social vulnerabilities often come from the social and physical environment in which a person is embedded. Figure 5: Social Vulnerability in Ramsey County. Source: Ramsey County Open Data Portal https://opendata.ramseycounty.us/