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<br />Section 5 <br />5-8 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 <br />Range of Mitigation Goals. The major mitigation need for Ramsey County in relation to winter storms is <br />to educate and prepare residents of our community for winter storms. <br />Mitigation Strategy for Winter Storms: <br /> Mitigation Goal #1 - To minimize the losses of lives and property due to winter storms in Ramsey <br />County. <br /> Objective #1 - To educate and prepare the residents of Ramsey County for effects of winter storms. <br />Action Steps: <br /> Conduct a public education outreach program on winter storms. <br /> <br />Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Fire <br />Departments <br />Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security <br />Time Line 2012 <br />Funding Sources General funds, FEMA grants <br /> Update Get Ready Gopher public service announcement videos and provide them to local schools for <br />severe weather training. <br /> <br />Responsible Organization Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, Ramsey County <br />Emergency Management and Homeland Security <br />Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security <br />Time Line 2012–ongoing <br />Funding Sources Grants, general fund, FEMA grants <br />Multijurisdictional Considerations. Winter storms have affected all areas of Ramsey County. All of the <br />cities and townships in Ramsey County should participate in winter storm mitigation and preparedness <br />activities. <br />Public Information and Awareness Strategies. The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard <br />Mitigation Planning Committee has identified and implemented many public awareness campaigns to <br />ensure that the citizens of Ramsey County are kept abreast of the hazards affecting them and the <br />mitigation efforts to reduce the severity of winter storm situations. <br />5.2.5 Wildfires <br />Mitigation Goals. Wildfires have affected Ramsey County during the last few years. <br />Range of Mitigation Goals. The main areas where mitigation projects are needed for wildfire conditions <br />include expanding and enhancing fire department response capabilities, enhancing the wildfire <br />equipment, as well as increasing the public awareness about wildfires. <br />Mitigation Strategy for Wildfires: <br /> Mitigation Goal #1 - To minimize the effects of wildfires in Ramsey County.