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HAZARD MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 5-5 Range of Mitigation Options. The suggested mitigation options for tornadoes in Ramsey County provide enhanced sheltering, advanced warning, and as well as options for more sustainable facilities. Mitigation Strategy for Tornadoes:  Mitigation Goal #1 - To minimize the losses of life and property due to tornadoes in Ramsey County.  Mitigation Goal #2 - To develop policies and plans to handle reconstruction from wind and storm damage.  Mitigation Goal #3 - To provide backup generators in identified critical facilities throughout Ramsey County.  Objective #1 - To provide advanced severe weather warning and to protect the residents and their property from the effects of tornadoes in Ramsey County.  Objective #2 - To provide safe rooms or community shelters needed for mobile home parks, recreation/open areas.  Objective #3 – To provide safe rooms at all schools, including new and retrofit installations.  Objective #4 - To provide information on benefits of tie-down straps for mobile homes.  Objective #5 - To minimize the wait time for residents and business owners to get building permits and inspections of construction activities.  Objective #6 - To provide automatic emergency power in identified critical facilities throughout Ramsey County. Action Steps:  Encourage retrofitting of existing and future public schools with special high wind resistant films for doors and windows. Responsible Organization School districts within Ramsey County Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Time Line 2012 Funding Sources General funds, FEMA grants  Identify facilities throughout Ramsey County that need backup generators to provide emergency power in case of power outages due to tornadoes/storms. Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Time Line 2012-2013 Funding Sources General funds and/or State and federal grants  Identify community areas (parks, recreation areas) and facilities (schools, government buildings) that are vulnerable to tornadoes and provide tornado safe rooms to each area and facility.