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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 26 <br />those events have occurred since 2000, indicating a trend toward an increase in frequency and <br />intensity of heavy rainfall events. <br />2.10 Community Capabilities Assessment <br />Participating jurisdictions completed assessments of community capabilities, focusing on the following <br />capability areas: <br />• Planning and Regulatory <br />• Administrative and Technical <br />• Financial <br />• Education and Outreach <br />Assessment results were utilized by communities to identify both capability gaps and existing <br />capabilities that could be used to mitigate hazards. It is important to remember that the capabilities <br />assessment was not a test, and most communities had very valid reasons for having or not having <br />specific capabilities. <br />The following sections indicate specific capabilities in each community, as identified by that community. <br />2.10.1 PLANNING AND REGULATORY CAPABILITIES <br />Planning and regulatory capabilities include codes, ordinances, policies, laws, plans and programs that <br />guide growth and development. These capabilities can either support risk reduction or create areas that <br />are more vulnerable to disaster. <br />Table 4. Planning Capabilities in Ramsey County <br />Plans Capital Improvement Plan Climate Change Adaptation Plan Community Wildfire Protection Plan Comprehensive/Master Plan Continuity of Operations Plan Economic Development Plan Land Use Plan Local Emergency Operations Plan Stormwater Management Plan Transportation Plan Arden Hills • • • • • • <br />Falcon Heights • • • • <br />Gem Lake • • • • <br />Lauderdale • • • • <br />Little Canada • • • • • • • • <br />Maplewood • • • • • • • • <br />Mounds View • • • • • • • • <br />New Brighton • • • • • • <br />North Oaks • • • • • •