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I I I <br /> 25 <br /> COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST <br /> TO: MTCAT-MT,J.MORNSON <br /> FROM J=A."IMwM J1.4 - - <br /> S,LIB,)CXL. T4-PNNF.PTN.C()LINTY,MMG&U(.)N.PI AN <br /> DATE: 3/23/2004 <br /> CC: <br /> Backbard:. <br /> Hennepin County Emergency Preparedness received a grant from the Division of Homeland <br /> Security and Emergency'Management to write a county-wide hazard mitigation.plan.This.plan <br /> encompasses all cities within the county. <br /> The purpose of the plan is to identify hazards,risks,vulnerabilities and* eaR►*es that will prevent <br /> -loss of life.and.darnage to property while rzducing future risks in Hennepin County. The benefits of <br /> the hazard mitigation-include,-but-are not-limited to:-saving lives-and Yeducing*uries,-preventing-or <br /> reducing property damage,reducing economic losses,maintaining critical facilities in functioning <br /> order,and protecting,critical infrastructure from damage. <br /> Hazards are listed and examined for potential effects on Hennepin County. Capabilities are analyzed <br /> and local,state,and federal resources are identified. <br /> Acceptance of the plau does not inc=direct costs,It involves a paradigm shift from the Emergency <br /> Purr bcia_a:rcactive-plan to-thc-Nfitigation Plan bcir►-a proactive clan. <br /> A copy of the plan is on file in the City Clerk's office. <br /> Action Requested: <br /> For the St.Anthony City Council to approve acceptance of the Hennepin County Emergency <br /> Preparedness division Mitigation Plan. <br />