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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 66 <br />Ramsey County is home to a number of chemical plants and facilities, ranging from manufacturing to <br />processing and distribution of chemicals, including 3M Company Headquarters in Maplewood, Ecolab <br />Inc. in Saint Paul, and HB Fuller, located in Vadnais Heights. There are also several large waste and <br />recycling facilities in the county which handle various types of waste, including hazardous materials. The <br />notable facilities include the Ramsey County Recycling and Energy Center and the Ramsey County <br />Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Other adjacent facilities and private waste management <br />companies also pose hazardous materials risks. Ramsey County is home to several major including on <br />the University of Minnesota, Saint Paul Campus, 3M Company, MN Department of Public Health <br />Laboratory, and EcoLab. Hospitals and healthcare facilities can also be sites for hazardous materials <br />incidents. A number of hospitals and health care facilities located within Ramsey County handle <br />materials as part of their regular operations. <br />The remainder of incidents occur while a material is in transit. These incidents can occur on major <br />roadways, railways, or in pipelines. The following are the most likely locations for mobile accidents to <br />occur within the county: <br />• Transportation Routes <br />o Roadways – Ramsey County is served by a number of major roadways including <br />Interstates 94 (I-94), 35E (I35E), and 694 (I-694); US Highways 52 and 61; and MN State <br />Highways 36 (MN-36), 51 (MN-51), and 280 (MN-280). Additionally, there are a number <br />of major county roads that transverse the region as well. <br />o Intersections/Interchanges – Major intersections/interchanges in Ramsey County <br />include I-94 and I-35E, I-94 and MN-280, and I-694 and I-35E. Other significant urban <br />and suburban intersections are located across the county as well. <br />o Bridges and Overpasses – Ramsey County has a number of key bridges and overpasses <br />including a number that span the Mississippi River and interstate and highway <br />overpasses. <br />o Railroads – Ramsey County is a significant hub for rail transportation in the region, with <br />BNSF Railway, Union Pacific Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railway, and Amtrak providing <br />freight and passenger services with the county. <br />o Airports – While the major airport that services Ramsey County (Minneapolis – Saint <br />Paul International Airport (MSP)) is located in adjacent Hennepin County, portions of <br />Ramsey County will be in the flight path for MSP. In addition, there are two smaller <br />airports located within the County: Saint Paul Downtown Airport (STP) and Lake Elmo <br />Airport. <br />• Pipelines <br />o Oil and Gas Pipelines – Oil and gas pipelines are present in Ramsey County, including <br />natural gas and petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. <br />3.10.3 EXTENT <br />The extent of a hazardous material event can vary widely depending on several factors including <br />physical area affected, environmental impact, population affected, duration, severity of health risks, <br />economic impact, infrastructure affected, response required, and legal and regulatory implications.