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PLANNING PROCESS Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 3-5 To be an effective plan, input from the public is vital. The Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee recognizes the valuable input that the public can provide on the plan. Additionally, public input builds support and ensures a strong base for future mitigation activities, and allows Ramsey County citizens the opportunity to have their interests included in the plan. The public was invited to participate in the development of this plan via the internet and press releases by the Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department. The main activity for public involvement was invitation to public meetings where they could learn about the hazard mitigation planning process and contribute ideas about the County’s risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies to the plan. The first public meeting was held on November 10, 2011. The meeting introduced the hazard mitigation planning process, including the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the importance of public participation, and the overall approach to planning. Complete meeting notes, rosters, and notices can be found in appendix B. The second meeting, held on January 10, 2012, was an opportunity for attendees to review all hazard profiles, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategy recommendations. This was an opportunity for public attendees to comment on the draft of the updated Ramsey County HMP. Complete meeting notes, rosters, and notices can be found in appendix B. A third meeting will be held prior to the approval of this plan to present an overview to county residents and solicit input to the final draft. The complete meeting notes, rosters, and notices for this meeting will be included in the plan prior to final approval by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners.