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CITY OF RAMSEY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN REVISION: 0 OPERATIONS SECTION III. The Utilities Restoration branch will be a coordinating position managed by the City of Ramsey Public Works Department and private sector utilities in opening roads and providing access to damaged equipment. A listing of private and municipal telephone, electric, and natural gas companies are located in the Resource Guide. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) branch will be responsible for triage and tm~lsportation of victims. They will work closely with search and rescue, but will not have responsibility for that function. The Animal Rescue branch will be coordinated through contracted services and local kem~els. They will be responsible for rescuing, sheltering, and caring for stranded pets. AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND SUPPORTING AGENCIES A. Search and Rescue 1. The Civil Air Patrol may be available to assist in looking for missing persons. The National Guard may be available for search and rescue if the situation is beyond the capability of the City of Ramsey's resources. The following government and/or volunteer organization(s) within Anoka County and City of Ramsey will assist with a major search and rescue operation: Ramsey Police Reserves, Anoka County Sheriff's office and the Anoka County Park Rangers. B. Evacuation~ Traffic Control~ and Security The City of Ramsey Emergency Management Director and the Chief of Police will jointly prepare in advance for a potential evacuation of City of Ramsey residents. Their preparation will include a hazard analysis and vulnerability assessment of the various hazards in the City of Ramsey and a determination of appropriate evacuation routes and traffic control points (refer to Resource Manual). 41