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CITY OF RAMSEY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN REVISION: 0 BASIC PLAN VII. OPERATION POLICIES In the event of a major disaster, the Mayor (or designee) of the City of Ramsey may declare a local emergency. Such a declaration will invoke necessary portions of this plan and will permit the city to take such action as may be necessary to protect lives and property. In addition, any or all parts of the plan may be implemented whenever it is deemed necessary in order to provide public safety. Protection of life and property and alleviation of human distress is the primary goal of City government emergency operations. In an emergency affecting more than one political jurisdiction, officials of all jurisdictions involved will coordinate their services to the maximum extent possible. The City of Ramsey Emergency Management Director will assist in providing resource coordination between government agencies and the private sector. Maximum local government resources must be utilized before state or federal assistance will be made available. Mutual aid agreements between fire departments within the county are on file with the respective fire departments. The fire department has a mutual aid agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Forestry area office. Each agency, department or service of city government will provide for the maintenance of records during an emergency including those records deemed essential for continuing governmental operations. These records should include work hours, equipment hours, supplies, and materials consumed, injuries to personnel, and damage to public facilities and equipment. Management of volunteer resources, donations, and records will be coordinated by the American Red Cross. 20