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Anoka County 2019 Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan 182 69B5.2.5 Mitigation Goals and Actions The mitigation actions proposed by each of Anoka County’s local governing bodies participating under this Plan are listed on the pages that follow. Each Jurisdictions individual goals has been designed to address the multi-jurisdictional community goals of this Hazard Mitigation Plan, in addition to the particular goals and objectives of each individual jurisdiction. They will be maintained on a regular basis according to the plan maintenance procedures established in the maintenance section of this plan. Below are tables that identify the number of actions that pertain to a given jurisdiction and the number of actions that address structures and infrastructure 44 CFR Requirement 201.6(c)(3)(iv): For multi-jurisdictional plans, there must be identifiable action items specific to the jurisdiction requesting FEMA approval or credit for the plan Jurisdiction Mitigation Actions Jurisdiction Mitigation Actions Anoka County 47 Fridley 20 Andover 15 Ham Lake 5 Anoka 12 Hilltop 5 Bethel 9 Lexington 8 Blaine 12 Lino Lakes 11 Centerville 13 Linwood Twp 8 Circle Pines 4 Nowthen 8 Columbia Heights 15 Oak Grove 17 City of Columbus 12 Ramsey 23 Coon Rapids 7 Spring Lake Park 10 East Bethel 12 St. Francis 16 44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(3)(ii) MITIGATION ACTIONS The mitigation strategy shall include a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects being considered to reduce the effect of each hazard, with particular emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure. 289 Actions At first glance, the large number of action items indicated above may seem excessive. However, the Emergency Management Group believes that each of the following goals, objectives, and action items is necessary to continue to address hazard issues in Anoka County. It is important to note that Anoka County’s individual Mitigation Action Plans include an array of actions targeting multiple hazards, not just those classified as high risk. It was the intent of the committee to establish realistic, attainable actions that can be accomplished within the present fiscal capabilities of the participating jurisdictions and accepted by the citizens of the county. All members of the EM Group agreed that starting with small steps, accomplishing the stated goals, and publicizing the success of the county’s mitigation efforts will open the community to accept of larger projects in the future. Many of the goals are interrelated (e.g. providing various categories of preparedness and awareness information to citizens at community events); these will be accomplished under a single, ongoing project. Many of the goals can be accomplished within existing department