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Sherburne County Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2020 These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, Education and such as StormReady or Firewise Awareness Communities. Although this type of Programs mitigation reduces risk less directly than structural projects or regulation, it is an important foundation. A greater understanding and awareness of hazards and risk among local officials, stakeholders, and the public is more likely to lead to direct actions. Mitigation This is a State of Minnesota mitigation Preparedness strategy with the intent of covering and Response preparation and actions that protect life and property during a natural disaster. • Radio or television spots • Websites with maps and information • Real estate disclosure • Presentations to school groups or neighborhood organizations • Mailings to residents in hazard - prone areas. • StormReady • Firewise Communities • Emergency operations plan • Flood fight plans and preparedness • Dam emergency action plans • Warning • Backup power • Emergency capabilities In the review and discussion of selected mitigation strategies and actions, steering committee members and the public were asked to considerthe ranking of mitigation actions by priority for implementation. Table 35 provides criteria that were taken into consideration in the process. 5.3.1 Hazard Mitigation Actions Sherburne County and its included municipalities share a common Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plan and worked closely to develop it. Local leaders work together with the Sherburne County Emergency Management Directorto assure that the hazards and mitigation actions included in this plan are accurate and addressed in theirjurisdictions. The Sherburne County Mitigation Action Chart is provided in Table 36. The Sherburne County risks and mitigation activities identified also incorporate the concerns and needs of townships and other entities participating in this plan. Appendix G contains the jurisdictional mitigation action charts for the cities of Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Elk River, Princeton, St. Cloud and Zimmerman. Following is an overview the mitigation action charts and description of each element of the chart (columns A-K). Column A — Numbered Item Each mitigation action is identified by a number. Column B — Hazard Each mitigation action is identified by the hazard that it relates to. Actions that fall under "All -Hazards" Page199