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HAZARD ANALYSIS • An important component of the Hazard Mitigation Plan are the strategies that local and county jurisdictions plan to implement to strengthen its ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Below is a summary of the goals and objectives that Elk River has identified, through the hazard mitigation planning process, as being important. Since this plan is a countywide initiative, there are some goals and objectives that are shared with other stakeholders, such as the county and other jurisdictions. In some instances, Elk River may be the overall coordinating party or it may be shared with another jurisdiction. Goal 1: Enhance public communications during a disaster/emergency. • Enhance public outdoor emergency notifications at key facilities throughout Elk River, including school/athletic complexes. • Deploy a more robust citizen notification system integrated with next-gen technology in Elk River (shared initiative with Sherburne County). • Improve multi-agency response to all emergencies and disasters (countywide initiative). Goal 2: Prepare and train first responders and emergency management personnel for all hazards. • Improve multi-agency responses to all emergencies and disasters (countywide initiative). • Develop and implement a more standardized and comprehensive fire training program (Elk River initiative). Goal 3: Improve the capability of the residents to identify, prepare for, and respond to hazards. • Conduct public education campaigns to raise community awareness about disasters (countywide initiative). • Create local emergency planning material for the City of Elk River, including print/video/web media. Goal 4: Assess needs for jurisdiction Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) and implement changes as needed. • Upgrade technology capabilities in jurisdiction EOCs (countywide initiative). Page 18 DRAFT *** E A-Vkr_�_iL