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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 142 <br />Action <br />Number Jurisdiction <br />Mitigation Action <br />Name <br />What is the problem <br />the action is solving? How does the action solve the problem? <br />Is this a <br />continuing <br />action from <br />2019 plan? <br />Action <br />Status <br />67 All <br />Urban Green Space <br />Initiative <br />Addresses the <br />problem of urban <br />heat islands, where <br />densely developed <br />areas experience <br />higher temperatures <br />due to minimal <br />vegetation and heat- <br />retaining surfaces. <br />Identify priority urban areas with high heat <br />island effects to develop green spaces, such <br />as parks, green roofs, and shaded corridors. <br />This project will involve planting native <br />trees, installing permeable surfaces, and <br />creating shaded recreational areas. By <br />increasing vegetation cover, this action will <br />help lower temperatures, improve air <br />quality, and reduce energy demands for <br />cooling. Additionally, green spaces can <br />enhance stormwater management, <br />reducing the risk of flooding during heavy <br />rainfall by allowing for natural absorption. No New Action <br />68 All <br />Business Resilience <br />Preparedness <br />Initiative <br />Many small and <br />medium-sized <br />businesses in Ramsey <br />County lack adequate <br />preparedness for <br />natural, technological, <br />or human-caused <br />hazards, leaving them <br />vulnerable to <br />disruptions that could <br />jeopardize their long- <br />term viability and <br />impact the county’s <br />economic stability. <br />This action would equip businesses with the <br />knowledge, tools, and training needed to <br />prepare for, respond to, and recover from <br />various hazards. The program would use <br />educational materials from Ready.gov, <br />facilitate business continuity assessments, <br />guide program planning, and provide <br />hands-on training and exercises to build <br />resilience within the business community. No New Action