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Sherburne County Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2020 <br />6.2 Implementation <br />Sherburne County and its included municipalities share a common Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plan and <br />work together closely to develop, revise, and implement it. This MHMP provides a comprehensive chart <br />of mitigation actions for Sherburne County and its jurisdictions (see Section 5.3.1, Hazard Mitigation <br />Actions). The cities of Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Elk River and Zimmerman participated in the <br />MHMP planning process and identified the specific mitigation strategies that they would seek to <br />implement in their communities during the five-year planning cycle. These mitigation actions are <br />provided in Section 5.3. <br />A number of implementation tools are available to address hazards. Many of these tools are below, <br />however, in some cases additional discussion is needed in orderto identify what strategies are most <br />appropriate to use. This will be part of an ongoing discussion as Sherburne County looks for <br />opportunities for plan implementation. The following tools will be considered: <br />Education: In many cases, education of residents has been identified as one of the most effective <br />mitigation strategies. <br />Capital Investments: Capital investments such as fire and ambulance equipment, sprinkler systems <br />and dry hydrants are tools that can limit risks and impacts of natural hazards. <br />Data Collection and Needs Assessments: Data collection and needs assessments can aid in gaining a <br />better understanding of threats and allow planning for mitigation strategies accordingly. As resources <br />are limited forthis part of the planning process, additional data collection is likely to be an ongoing <br />activity as resources become available. <br />Coordination: Responsibilities for mitigation strategies run across various county departments, local <br />fire and ambulance departments, city and township governments, and a host of state and federal <br />agencies. Ongoing coordination is an important tool to ensure resources are used efficiently. <br />Coordination can also avoid duplication of efforts or prevent gaps that are created because of unclear <br />roles and responsibilities. The mitigation plan review process can function as a tool to have an ongoing <br />discussion of roles, responsibilities, and opportunities for coordination. <br />Regional Cooperation: Counties and public safety services providers throughout the region often share <br />similar challenges and concerns. In some cases, a regional approach may be warranted as a mitigation <br />strategy in order to save resources. Mutual aid agreements are a tool already in use for a number of <br />services. Needs assessments for fire and ambulance services and development of assistance for <br />volunteer recruiting, training, and retention could benefit from a regional approach. Cooperation <br />among counties could also help in lobbying for certain funding priorities that address concerns relating <br />to challenges in service delivery in rural areas. Organizations such as FEMA Region V and the MN <br />Department of HSEM through the Regional Program Coordinator can offertools and resources to assist <br />in these cooperative efforts. <br />Page 1 ii3 <br />