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HAZARD MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 5-3 The foundation of this plan is the identification of strategies through which Ramsey County implement natural hazard mitigation goals, objectives, and actions. As identified in Section 4, the Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has a clear understanding of the community’s hazards and risks. The next step is to develop a mitigation strategy. The multijurisdictional hazard mitigation goals, objectives, and actions are listed in this section are listed in order of priority. The methodology that was used to determine the priority of projects was based on repetition of the incident, monetary loss, anticipated costs, and the potential for loss of life. For each of the hazards identified in section, the Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has outlined goals and objectives as part of the mitigation strategy. Mitigation actions for all the cities and townships within Ramsey County are incorporated into Ramsey County’s goals, objectives, and actions. Individual jurisdictions adopt specific goals and strategies based on the needs of the jurisdiction. 5.2.1 Flooding Mitigation Goals. Mitigation strategies, which reduce the negative effects of flooding, must be considered. Flooding issues that arise following the development of this plan should be addressed in a timely manner with mitigation projects that address all aspects of the situation. Range of Mitigation Options. The mitigation options to reduce the effects of flooding in Ramsey County and within the cities and townships include continual updates of policies and procedures, enhanced data collection, and efforts to reduce localized flooding. Mitigation Strategies for Flooding:  Mitigation Goal #1 - Identify and map all structures located in the identified floodplain in Ramsey County.  Mitigation Goal #2 - Ensure that all Ramsey County communities are enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program and that this information is identified in the plan.  Objective #1 - Identify all residential and commercial structures in the floodplain throughout Ramsey County.  Objective #2 – Identify Ramsey County communities that are not currently enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program and work with them to complete enrollment. Action Steps:  Review and update the FEMA flood maps for Ramsey County and its cities and townships so as to accurately map the actual flood plain and identify structures, both residential and commercial, not already on the FEMA maps. Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Time Line Ongoing Funding Sources General funds, mitigation grants  Have sand bags available and manpower ready when a flood occurrence occurs in the cities and townships located within Ramsey County.