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HAZARD ANALYSIS <br /> An important component of the Hazard Mitigation G1 <br /> , .J•13,1:;° Plan are the strategies that local and county <br /> '"`, " ' <br /> jurisdictions plan to implement to strengthen its C <br /> f, s . ability to prepare for respond to, and recover Z <br /> Lis from disasters. Below is a summary of the goals O <br /> and objectives that Elk River has identified, <br /> • ' - through the hazard mitigation planning process, as <br /> being important. Since this plan is a countywide <br /> ' t L., initiative, there are some goals and objectives that <br /> are shared with other stakeholders, such as the <br /> county and other jurisdictions. In some instances, Elk River may be the overall <br /> coordinating party or it may be shared with another jurisdiction. <br /> Goal I: Enhance public communications during a disaster/emergency. <br /> • Enhance public outdoor emergency notifications at key facilities throughout Elk <br /> River, including school/athletic complexes. <br /> • Deploy a more robust citizen notification system integrated with next-gen <br /> technology in Elk River (shared initiative with Sherburne County). <br /> • Improve multi-agency response to all emergencies and disasters (countywide <br /> initiative). <br /> Goal 2: Prepare and train first responders and emergency management <br /> personnel for all hazards. <br /> • Improve multi-agency responses to all emergencies and disasters (countywide <br /> initiative). <br /> • Develop and implement a more standardized and comprehensive fire training <br /> program (Elk River initiative). <br /> Goal 3: Improve the capability of the residents to identify, prepare for, and <br /> respond to hazards. <br /> • Conduct public education campaigns to raise community awareness about <br /> disasters (countywide initiative). <br /> • Create local emergency planning material for the City of Elk River, including <br /> print/video/web media. <br /> Goal 4: Assess needs for jurisdiction Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) <br /> and implement changes as needed. <br /> • Upgrade technology capabilities in jurisdiction EOCs (countywide initiative). <br /> n, sass.vu s t< x 4" AI 1,.11 s s i I l 7 iR <br /> i <br /> s ,.. <br /> •;,,,h, � 4 <br /> Y j iwo <br /> !la 10, s ,s. R <br />