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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2016
AGENDA #: 5D
PREPARED BY: SGT. BRAD CRAGOE
PRESENTED BY: CHIEF MARK ELLIOTT
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SCOTT
COUNTY ALL HAZARDS, MULTIJURISDICTIONAL MITIGATION PLAN
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to request council consideration of a
resolution approving the Scott County All Hazards, Multijurisdictional
Mitigation Plan.
History
The purpose of the plan is to reduce disaster impacts to communities and
help obtain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) pre- and
post-disaster mitigation funding.
It is required under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 that each county
develop and maintain such a plan. The County Mitigation Plan includes the
City of Prior Lake, and, with Council approval, the plan can be adopted and
serve as the City Mitigation Plan.
The Plan includes an area wide risk assessment that evaluates: past
hazards; hazards that threaten the City of Prior Lake and Scott County; an
estimate of the structures that may be at risk; and a general description of
land uses and development trends. Additionally, the Plan includes
mitigation strategies, goals and objectives, and an action plan identifying
future mitigation projects.
Current Circumstances
Staff from the County and local municipalities worked with consultants over
the last 12 months to identify current areas of concern and to expand the
previous Plan adopted in 2010.
The current Plan was developed and submitted by the Scott County
Emergency Manager. The Plan has been conditionally approved by the
Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and by FEMA, pending approval
by the County and affected cities. The entire Plan can be viewed on-line at
the Scott County website.
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Conclusion
Final FEMA approval is contingent on formal adoption by all Scott County
cities, townships, and the Scott County Board of Commissioners. Staff
recommends adoption of the Scott County All Hazards, Multijurisdictional
Mitigation Plan.
ISSUES: Effective emergency management depends upon an analysis of potential
hazards, evaluation of available resources and cooperation between those
who are affected and unaffected by the event. The Plan attempts to
accomplish these objectives. In doing so the parties to the Plan engaged in
advanced planning. The approval of the Plan encourages better
preparation for unanticipated natural events. It also assures that the parties
to the Plan, including the City of Prior Lake, will be eligible to receive
Federal assistance to mitigate the financial impacts of an unforeseen event
upon the City and its taxpayers.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Adopting the Scott County All Hazards, Multijurisdictional Mitigation Plan
does not require any additional funding. Failure to adopt the Plan may
adversely affect the City’s ability to secure Federal funding for future
mitigation related projects and expenses.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the attached resolution as part of the consent agenda.
2. Remove this item from the consent agenda for additional
discussion.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative 1.
4646 Dakota Street SE
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RESOLUTION 16-XXX
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SCOTT COUNTY ALL-HAZARD, MULTIJURISDICTIONAL
MITIGATION PLAN
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake has participated in the hazard mitigation planning process as
established under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, and
WHEREAS, the Act establishes a framework for the development of a multi-jurisdictional
County Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Act as part of the planning process requires public involvement and local
coordination among neighboring local units of government and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Scott County Plan includes a risk assessment including past hazards, hazards
that threaten the County, and estimate of structures at risk, a general description of
land uses and development trends; and
WHEREAS, the Scott County Plan includes a mitigation strategy including goals and objectives
and an action plan identifying specific mitigation projects and costs; and
WHEREAS, the Scott County Plan includes a maintenance and implementation process
including plan updates, integration of the plan into other planning documents and
how Scott County will maintain public participation and coordination; and
WHEREAS, the Plan has been shared with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for
review and comment; and
WHEREAS, the Scott County All-hazard, Multijurisdictional Mitigation Plan will make the County
and participating jurisdictions eligible to receive FEMA hazard mitigation assistance
grants; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
this is a multi-jurisdictional plan and cities that participated in the planning process
may also choose to adopt the County Plan; and
the city council of the City of Prior Lake hereby finds adoption of the plan beneficial
to the community.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City of Prior Lake supports the hazard mitigation planning effort and hereby adopts the
Scott County All-hazard, Multijurisdictional Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2016
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
______________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager
Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plan
S cott County, Minnesota
2016
Contact:
Ron Holbeck, Deputy Emergency Management Director
Scott County Law Enforcement Center
301 Fuller Street South
Shakopee, MN 55379
952-496-8181
rholbeck@co.scott.mn.us
www.co.scott.mn.us
Prepared By:
Geospatial Analysis Center
Swenson College of Science and Engineering
University of Minnesota Duluth
140 Engineering Building
1303 Ordean Court
Duluth, MN 55812
Stacey Stark, Director
slstark@d.umn.edu
(218) 726-7438
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
List of Figures ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
List of Tables .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Section 1 – Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1.1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1.2 Hazard Mitigation Definition ............................................................................................................. 10
1.1.3 Benefits of Mitigation Planning .......................................................................................................... 10
1.2 State Mitigation Plan Overview ............................................................................................................. 11
Section 2 – Public Planning Process ........................................................................................................................ 13
2.1 Steering Committee Information .......................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Review of Existing Plans .......................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Planning Process Timeline and Steps.................................................................................................... 15
Section 3 – Scott County Profile ............................................................................................................................. 17
3.1 General County Description ................................................................................................................. 17
3.2 Environmental Characteristics ............................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Hydrography .............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.3.1 Groundwater ......................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.2 Lakes ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
3.3.3 Rivers ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.3.4 Wetlands ................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.4 Climate ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.4.1 Climate Change .................................................................................................................................... 19
3.5 Demographics ............................................................................................................................................ 21
3.6 Economy ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.7 Community Services & Infrastructure ................................................................................................. 24
3.7.1 Health Care Providers ........................................................................................................................ 26
3.7.2 Public Safety Providers/Government Services .............................................................................. 26
3.7.3 Utilities/Communications ................................................................................................................... 28
3.7.4 Transportation ...................................................................................................................................... 28
3.8 Land Use and Ownership ....................................................................................................................... 28
Section 4 – Risk Assessment .................................................................................................................................... 30
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4.1 Hazard Identification/Profile ................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.1 Hazard Identification ........................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.2 Vulnerability Assessment by Jurisdiction ........................................................................................ 32
4.1.3 Calculated Priority Risk Index ........................................................................................................... 33
4.1.4 Hazard Profiling Concept of Planning .............................................................................................. 36
4.1.5 GIS and Hazus-MH ............................................................................................................................... 36
4.1.6 National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) Records....................................................................... 37
4.1.7 FEMA Declared Disasters .................................................................................................................. 37
4.2 Vulnerability Assessment ........................................................................................................................ 40
4.2.1 Asset Inventory ..................................................................................................................................... 40
4.2.2 Facility Replacement Costs ................................................................................................................ 44
4.3 Future Development ................................................................................................................................ 44
4.4 Hazard Profiles .......................................................................................................................................... 45
4.4.1 Summer Storms (Tornadoes, Windstorms, Lightning, Hail)...................................................... 45
4.4.2 Flash Flood and Riverine Flood ......................................................................................................... 53
4.4.3 Severe Winter Storms – Blizzards, Ice Storms ............................................................................. 68
4.4.4 Extreme Cold ........................................................................................................................................ 72
4.4.5 Extreme Heat ........................................................................................................................................ 73
4.4.6 Drought .................................................................................................................................................. 75
4.4.7 Wildfire ................................................................................................................................................... 77
4.4.8 Landslides and Soil Erosion ................................................................................................................ 80
4.4.9 Structure Fires ...................................................................................................................................... 84
4.4.10 Infectious Diseases .......................................................................................................................... 84
4.4.11 Ground and Surface Water Supply Contamination ................................................................ 87
4.4.12 Hazardous Materials ....................................................................................................................... 89
4.4.13 Terrorism .......................................................................................................................................... 92
4.4.14 Dam Failure ....................................................................................................................................... 92
Section 5 – Mitigation Strategy ................................................................................................................................ 97
5.1 Community Capability Assessment ...................................................................................................... 97
5.1.1 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) ..................................................................................... 97
5.1.2 Plans and Ordinances .......................................................................................................................... 98
5.2 Mitigation Goals ........................................................................................................................................ 98
5.3 Mitigation Actions and Projects ......................................................................................................... 102
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5.3.1 Hazard Mitigation Actions ............................................................................................................... 104
5.3.2 Mitigation Actions by Community ................................................................................................ 126
Section 6 – Plan Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 127
6.1 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Updating the Plan ............................................................................... 127
6.2 Implementation ....................................................................................................................................... 127
6.3 Continued Public Involvement ............................................................................................................ 128
APPENDICES .....................................................................................................................................................................................131
Appendix A Scott County Maps ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Appendix B Scott County Critical Facilities .................................................................................................................................... 1
Appendix C Scott County Hazard Events ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Appendix D Adopting Resolutions .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Appendix E Steering Committee Meetings.................................................................................................................................... 1
Appendix F Public Meeting Notices and Meeting Notes ........................................................................................................... 1
Appendix G Mitigation Actions by Jurisdiction .............................................................................................................................. 1
Appendix H Completed Mitigation Actions from 2009 Plan .................................................................................................. 1
Appendix I Works Cited ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Appendix J Scott County Plans & Programs in Place .................................................................................................................. 1
List of Figures
Figure 1. Scott County Population by Census Block, 2010 ................................................................................... 22
Figure 2. Critical Facilities in Scott County ............................................................................................................... 25
Figure 3. Fire Departments and Fire Response Times in Scott County ............................................................. 27
Figure 4. FEMA-Declared Disasters and Emergencies in Minnesota, 1957-2015 ............................................. 38
Figure 5. Critical Facilities in Shakopee ...................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 6. Critical Facilities in Savage ............................................................................................................................ 42
Figure 7. Critical Facilities in Prior Lake ..................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 8. Damage from Tornado in Belle Plaine, MN, June 10, 2012 (Scott County Sheriff’s Office
Facebook page)................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Figure 9. Tornado Touchdowns and Paths, Scott County, 1950-September 2015 ......................................... 47
Figure 10. Most Recent Severe Wind and Hail Storms in Scott County ........................................................... 49
Figure 11. Electric Utility Reported Power Outages by Month (2008-2013) ................................................... 52
Figure 12. Causes of Electric-Utility Reported Outages (2008-2013) ................................................................ 53
Figure 13. Flood Damage on County Road 16, Shakopee, June 27, 2014 (Noess, 2014) .............................. 55
Figure 14. Valleyfair Floodwaters, Shakopee, 2014 (KARE-Sky 11, 2014) ......................................................... 55
Figure 15. Distribution of Estimated Economic Loss for Scott County in 100-Year Flood .......................... 59
Figure 16. Census Block #271390802011003 and 100-Year Floodplain in Savage .......................................... 61
Figure 17. Census Block #271390809052004 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake .................................. 62
Figure 18. Census Block #271390809061005 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake .................................. 63
Figure 19. Census Block #271390809032014 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake .................................. 64
Figure 20. Census Block #271390803012005 and 100-Year Floodplain in Shakopee .................................... 65
Figure 21. Savage Essential Facility in 100-Year Floodplain.................................................................................... 66
Figure 22. Armistice Day Blizzard, 1940 .................................................................................................................... 69
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Figure 23. Wildfires by Acres Burned (1985-April 2015) and Peat Soil Areas in Scott County .................. 79
Figure 24. Mudslide in Blakeley (KSTP.com, 2014).................................................................................................. 81
Figure 25. Landslide Damage to a Historic Jordan Brewery (Feyder, 2014) ..................................................... 81
Figure 26. Jordan Water Tower and Eroding Bluff (imagery from 2012) .......................................................... 82
Figure 27. Scott County Groundwater Contamination Susceptibility and Public Wells ................................ 88
Figure 28. Top Events Affecting Petroleum Transport by Truck and Rail (1986-2014) ................................. 91
Figure 29. Dams in Scott County ................................................................................................................................. 95
List of Tables
Table 1. Multi-Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee ........................................................................................... 13
Table 2. Planning Documents used for MHMP Planning Process ......................................................................... 14
Table 3. Scott County Hazard Mitigation Update Meetings .................................................................................. 16
Table 4. Scott County Population by Community, 2010 ....................................................................................... 21
Table 5. Scott County Population Change (1940-2010) ........................................................................................ 23
Table 6. Scott County Population Projections (2015-2045) ................................................................................. 23
Table 7. Annual Average Employment by Major Industry Sector, Scott County ............................................. 24
Table 8. FEMA MHIRA Natural Hazards in the 2014 Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation Plan ................... 32
Table 9. FEMA MHIRA Other Hazards in the 2014 Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation Plan ...................... 32
Table 10. Hazards identified in the 2009 Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ................................... 33
Table 11. Summary of Calculated Priority Risk Index (CPRI) Categories and Risk Levels ............................ 34
Table 12. Hazards Ranked by Jurisdiction using the CPRI ..................................................................................... 35
Table 13. National Climatic Data Center Historical Hazards .............................................................................. 37
Table 14. FEMA-Declared Major Disasters in Scott County (1953-2015) ........................................................ 38
Table 15. FEMA-Declared Emergencies in Scott County (1974-2015) .............................................................. 39
Table 16. Historical Hazard Mitigation Funding in Scott County ......................................................................... 40
Table 17. Scott County Critical Infrastructure and Facilities ................................................................................ 40
Table 18. Scott County Total Building Exposure ..................................................................................................... 44
Table 19. Historic Tornado Events in Scott County, 1950-September 2015 ................................................... 46
Table 20. Storms producing hail of greater than 1 inch diameter in Scott County, 1950-September 2015
.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Table 21. Scott County Historical Floods, 1997-September 2015 ...................................................................... 56
Table 22. Historical Flood Crests for USGS gauging station on the Minnesota River near Jordan ............. 57
Table 23. Scott County Total Economic Loss from 100-Year Flood .................................................................. 58
Table 24. Scott County Census Blocks with the Greatest Estimated Losses in the 100-Year Floodplain 60
Table 25. Scott County Essential Facilities within estimated 100-Year Flood Boundary ............................... 66
Table 26. Notable Winter Weather Events in Scott County ............................................................................... 70
Table 27. Scott County Fire Department Runs, Dollar Losses, and Deaths, 2009-2014............................... 84
Table 28. Hazardous Materials Spills in Scott County, 2007-2015 ...................................................................... 89
Table 29. Dam Data for Scott County ....................................................................................................................... 93
Table 30. NFIP Participation in Scott County ........................................................................................................... 97
Table 31. Goals, Strategies, and Objectives for Natural Hazards from the 2014 Minnesota State Hazard
Mitigation Plan .................................................................................................................................................................. 99
Table 32. All Mitigation Actions for Scott County ............................................................................................... 106
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Section 1 – Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Hazard mitigation is defined as any sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life
and property from hazards. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made reducing
hazards one of its primary goals; hazard mitigation planning and the subsequent implementation of
resulting projects, measures, and policies is a primary mechanism in achieving FEMA’s goal.
Hazard mitigation planning and preparedness will be the most effective instrument to diminish losses by
reducing the impact of disasters upon people and property. Although mitigation efforts will not eliminate
all disasters, each county shall endeavor to be as prepared as possible for a disaster.
The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) is a requirement of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of
2000 (DMA 2000). The development of a local government plan is required in order to maintain
eligibility for certain federal disaster assistance and hazard mitigation funding programs. In order for
communities to be eligible for future mitigation funds, they must adopt an MHMP.
According to an analysis by the Multihazard Mitigation Council (a public/private partnership designed to
reduce the economic and social costs of natural hazards), for every dollar spent by the federal treasury
on FEMA mitigation grants, $3.65 is saved: “The present value of potential annual savings to the federal
treasury because of the FEMA grants studied is approximately $970 million compared to an annual
budget expenditure on these grants of $265 million” (Multihazard Mitigation Council, 2005). Thus, every
dollar spent on mitigation grants leads to an average of $3.65 in avoided costs post-disaster and
increased federal tax revenues.
Scott County is vulnerable to a variety of potential disasters. These hazards, both natural and human-
caused, threaten loss of life and property in the county. Such hazards as tornadoes, flooding, wildfires,
blizzards, straight-line winds, ice storms, and hazardous material spills have the potential for inflicting
vast economic loss and personal hardship. In 2013, Minnesota had some of the highest weather-related
disaster claims in the country (MN Environmental Quality Board, 2014).
This Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan represents the efforts of local agencies in Scott County to fulfill the
responsibility for hazard mitigation planning. The intent of the plan is to reduce the actual threat of
specific hazards by limiting the impact of damages and losses.
1.1.1 Scope
The Scott County Deputy Emergency Management Director and the University of Minnesota Duluth
Geospatial Analysis Center have combined efforts to update the 2009 Scott County Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
This Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan evaluates and ranks the major natural and man-made hazards affecting
Scott County as determined by frequency of event, economic impact, deaths, and injuries. Mitigation
recommendations are based on input from state and local agencies, public input, and national best
practices.
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The University of Minnesota Duluth Geospatial Analysis Center (GAC) performed the hazard risk
assessment for 100-year floods using the Hazus-MH GIS tool. In recognition of the importance of
planning in mitigation activities, FEMA created Hazards USA Multi-Hazard (Hazus-MH), a powerful
geographic information system (GIS)-based disaster risk assessment tool. This tool enables communities
of all sizes to predict estimated losses from floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other related
phenomena and to measure the impact of various mitigation practices that might help reduce those
losses. The Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) office has determined
that Hazus-MH should play a critical role in Minnesota’s risk assessments, and therefore the 100-year
flood hazard analysis is introduced in this plan.
This is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers Scott County, including the cities of Belle Plaine, Elko New
Market, Jordan, Prior Lake, Savage, and Shakopee. The Scott County risks and mitigation activities
identified in this plan also incorporate the concerns and needs of townships, school districts, and other
entities participating in this plan.
Members from each of these jurisdictions actively participated in the planning process by attending
workgroup meetings, providing information, suggesting mitigation strategies and reviewing the plan
document. Each jurisdiction will adopt the plan by resolution after approval by FEMA. Copies of the
resolutions can be found in Appendix D in the back of the plan.
Scott County has specified the following goals for this Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan:
To evaluate and rank the hazards that impact Scott County.
To determine the extent of existing mitigation programs and policy capabilities within Scott
County.
To create a detailed, working document that will establish a standardized process for ensuring
coordination of hazard mitigation efforts and to implement an ongoing and comprehensive
hazard mitigation strategy.
To familiarize state and local officials and the general public about comprehensive hazard
mitigation in Scott County and obtain their support.
1.1.2 Hazard Mitigation Definition
Hazard mitigation may be defined as any action taken to eliminate or reduce the long-term risk to
human life and property from natural and technological hazards. Potential types of hazard mitigation
measures include the following:
Structural hazard control or protection projects
Retrofitting of facilities
Acquisition and relocation of structures
Development of mitigation standards, regulations, policies, and programs
Public awareness and education programs
Development or improvement of warning systems
1.1.3 Benefits of Mitigation Planning
The benefits of hazard mitigation planning include the following:
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Saving lives, protecting the health of the public, and reducing injuries
Preventing or reducing property damage
Reducing economic losses
Minimizing social dislocation and stress
Reducing agricultural losses
Maintaining critical facilities in functioning order
Protecting infrastructure from damage
Protecting mental health
Reducing legal liability of government and public officials
1.2 State Mitigation Plan Overview
FEMA currently has three mitigation grant programs that are administered by the State of Minnesota:
the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), the Pre-Disaster Mitigation program (PDM), and the
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program. The HMGP, PDM and FMA are administered through the
Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
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Section 2 – Public Planning Process
2.1 Steering Committee Information
The Scott County multi-hazard mitigation steering committee is headed by the Scott County Deputy
Emergency Management Director, who is the primary point of contact. University of Minnesota Duluth
staff under contract with Scott County includes Stacey Stark (GAC Director), Steve Graham (GAC
Research Analyst) and Adam Pine (Department of Geography, Urban, Environment and Sustainability
Studies). Members of the Scott County MHMP steering committee include representatives from the
public, private, and governmental sectors. Table 1 identifies the steering committee individuals and the
organizations they represent.
Table 1. Multi-Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee
Organization Name Participant Title
Scott County Emergency
Management Ron Holbeck Deputy Emergency
Management Director
Scott County Emergency
Management Chris Weldon
Emergency Management
Director (through Oct.
2015)
Scott County Emergency
Management Adam Pirri
Emergency Management
Director (after Oct.
2015)
Scott County Emergency
Management Dick Turner Emergency Management
Planner
Scott County Loss Control &
Safety Rhonda Laxen Manager
Scott County Public Health Lisa Brodsky Public Health Director
Scott County GIS Matt McLees Sr. GIS Analyst
Scott County GIS Tony Monsour Principal GIS Analyst
Scott County Natural Resources Paul Nelson Manager
Scott County Dispatch Sean Young-Stephens 911 Dispatcher
Scott County Transit & Fleet John Swanson Supervisor
Mdewakanton Public Safety Kurt Fondrick Firefighter
New Prague Fire Dept. Brent Sticha
Belle Plaine Police Dept. Tom Stolee Chief of Police
Jordan Police Department Brett Empey Chief of Police
Elko New Market Police Dept. Steve Mortenson Chief of Police
City of Savage Emergency
Management Joel McColl Director
Shakopee Police Department Craig Robson Captain
Prior Lake Police Department Mark Elliot Chief
Prior Lake Police Department Randy Hofstad Lieutenant
Helena Township DeAnn Croatt Clerk
Belle Plaine Township Bob Koenig Supervisor
Blakeley Township John Busse Supervisor
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Organization Name Participant Title
Blakeley Township Maureen Busse Clerk
Sand Creek Township Rita Tauer Clerk
Sand Creek Township Cy Wolf Chair
Jurisdictional representatives participating on the steering committee were contacted throughout the
plan update process to provide feedback on the hazards of concern to their community and the
mitigation actions which they would seek to implement upon plan adoption. The list of final mitigation
actions was divided into jurisdiction-specific mitigation action charts so that each could see and address
those actions that applied specifically to their cities (see Appendix G: Mitigation Actions by Jurisdiction).
2.2 Review of Existing Plans
Scott County and its local communities utilized a variety of planning documents to direct community
development. These documents include comprehensive plans, water plans, and emergency operations
plans. The planning process also incorporated the existing natural hazard mitigation elements from
previous planning efforts. Table 2 lists the plans, studies, reports, and ordinances used in the
development of the plan.
Table 2. Planning Documents used for MHMP Planning Process
Author(s) Year Title Description Where
Used
Scott County
Community
Development
Division
2009
(amended
2013)
Scott County 2030
Comprehensive Plan
Update
This plan covers strategic challenges, land
use & growth management, transportation,
parks & trails, and water & natural
resources.
Section 3
Minnesota
Division of
Homeland
Security and
Emergency
Management
2014
Minnesota All-Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Update
Statewide hazard mitigation plan. Section 4
Scott County 2015
Scott County
Emergency
Operations Plan
A guide for emergency operations, it is
intended to assist key county/city officials
and emergency organizations to carry out
their responsibilities for the protection of
life and property under a wide range of
emergency conditions.
Section 4
FEMA 2013 Resilience Report for
Scott County
The Resilience Report provides information
to help local officials, floodplain managers,
planners, emergency managers, and others
better understand their risk, take steps to
mitigate those risks, and communicate those
risks to their citizens and local businesses.
This Resilience Report provides the
community a reference for management and
mitigation of floods and other risks.
Section 4
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2.3 Planning Process Timeline and Steps
In order to update the 2009 Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, UMD consultants worked in
coordination with the Scott County Deputy Emergency Management Director, State of Minnesota
Hazard Mitigation officials, and members of the steering committee. The goals of the updating process
were to include more recent data documenting the critical infrastructure and hazards faced by Scott
County, reformat and reorganize the plan to reflect definitions of hazards as expressed in the 2008 State
of Minnesota Multi-Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Plan, and reflect current hazard mitigation
priorities in Scott County. Therefore, the new plan includes not only new data documenting the types of
hazards faced by Scott County residents and Emergency Planning officials, but also new thinking about
how to best address these hazards.
This plan is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers the Scott County and the cities of Belle Plaine, Elko
New Market, Jordan, Prior Lake, Savage, and Shakopee. The Scott County risks and mitigation activities
identified in this plan incorporate the concerns and needs of townships, school districts, and other
entities participating in this plan.
After a meeting took place over the phone on August 11 with staff from Scott County Emergency
Management and GAC, an in-person meeting occurred which included the Scott County MHMP steering
committee. It was held on August 27, 2015 at the Regional Training Facility in Jordan and served as an
introductory kick-off to the plan update. The steering committee was provided with an overview of the
purpose, process and timeline for the Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan update, as well as the
role and responsibilities of steering committee members. Appendix E provides documentation of
steering committee meeting summaries, including participant sign-in sheets and presentation slides.
After the initial meeting, steering committee members were also engaged in providing feedback on plans
and programs in place as they relate to hazards facing the county. This information was used to inform
the development of mitigation strategies in the updated plan.
New hazard mitigation actions were discussed for inclusion in the plan using the STAPLE+E process (see
Section 5.3 Mitigation Actions and Projects). For more information on the planning process, see sections 5
and 6.
Public input was sought through meetings and direct conversations (see Appendix F: Public Meeting Notices
and Meeting Notes). Two public comment meetings were held in Scott County, described in Table 3.
These meetings were facilitated by UMD consultants and attended by the Scott County Deputy
Emergency Management Director. Meetings were publicized using the county’s website and social media.
The meeting information was posted 3 times on Scott County social media: The first post (November
17) reached 2,107 on Facebook, and two people commented that they would be attending. The second
post (November 24) reached 1,641 people and received no comments, but the post was shared by two
people and liked by 4 others. The most recent post was Tuesday, December 1st, and it reached 193
people. A press release was sent on November 17th to 8 area media outlets (7 newspapers and 1 radio
station).
Two Esri Story Maps were made documenting past hazard events in the county. Story maps combine
mapping and analysis with multi-media content such as images, videos, text, and hyperlinks. Data layers
such as the 100-year floodplain and potential economic loss produced with the FEMA Hazus-MH tool
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were integrated with poignant imagery from past events, in the hope that the story map would serve as
a helpful tool for visually ‘reminding’ residents about hazards, to encourage their participation in future
mitigation. One story map documents the history of natural hazards in Scott County from 2010 to 2015
(http://arcg.is/1gklswD) and the other examines county flooding, with interactive data layers of the 100-
year floodplain, potential economic loss in a 100-year flood, and the census blocks with the highest
potential loss (http://arcg.is/1kn1djT). Links to these web maps were posted on Scott County’s website
and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
A draft of the plan was provided for public access on the Scott County Emergency Management website
(http://www.co.scott.mn.us/PublicSafetyJustice/CountySheriff/emhs/Pages/Hazard-Mitigation-Plan--
Updated-Draft.aspx). At these meetings members of the public learned about the hazard mitigation
process, received an update on the pace of updating the 2009 plan, and discussed new mitigation actions
that could be added to the 2016 plan.
Table 3. Scott County Hazard Mitigation Update Meetings
Meeting Type Date Location
Steering Committee 8/11/2015 Telephone meeting
Steering Committee 8/27/2015 Regional Training Facility, Jordan, MN
Public 12/7/2015 Scott County Law Enforcement Center,
Shakopee, 2:00 pm
Public 12/7/2015 Regional Training Facility, Jordan, MN, 6:00 pm
At the close of these meetings, the UMD consultants worked with the Scott County Deputy Emergency
Management Director and members of the steering committee to incorporate comments from the
public hearings into the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Section 3 – Scott County Profile
This section offers a general overview of Scott County to provide a basic understanding of the
characteristics of the community, such as the physical environment, population, and the location and
distribution of services.
3.1 General County Description
Scott County is located in southeastern Minnesota, just south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan
area. To the west lies Carver and Sibley Counties, and to the south is Le Sueur County and Rice
County. Hennepin County is on the northern border of the county, and to the east is Dakota County.
Scott County covers 368 square miles (235,520 acres) and the county’s estimated population in 2010
was 129,928. Shakopee is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux Community is also located in Scott County, and presently owns more than 3,760
acres of land, all of which are located within or near the original 250-acre reservation established for the
Tribe in the 1880s.
The 7 cities in Scott County are Belle Plaine, Elko New Market, Jordan, New Prague, Prior Lake, Savage
and Shakopee. The 11 townships are Belle Plaine, Blakeley, Cedar Lake, Credit River, Helena, Jackson,
Louisville, New Market, Saint Lawrence, Sand Creek, and Spring Lake.
The largest employment sectors in Scott County (2013) are Leisure/Hospitality (23% of the county
work force) and Education/Health Services (18%). The percent of the county’s population living below
the poverty level in 2013 was 5.5%, compared to an 11.5% average for the state of Minnesota.
3.2 Environmental Characteristics
Scott County’s surface is dominated by glacial till, except along the Minnesota River, which is composed
of alluvium and terrace deposits. There are also areas near the river where the bedrock is at or near the
surface. The abundance of glacial till, a material with low permeability because of the silts and clays that
fill in the spaces between larger grains, provides a layer of protection for the county’s aquifers that lie in
the sedimentary rock below, except by the river where bedrock is near the surface. Groundwater is
susceptible to contamination in these areas. This is important as all Scott County drinking water comes
from groundwater supplies.
Centuries of erosive action by the Minnesota River and its tributaries have left unique bluff features
across areas of Scott County, most notably in Blakely Township. Bluff areas offer unique views and
contain the majority of the natural communities and rare species identified by Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) natural resource inventories. Bluff features present many challenges for
stormwater management and erosion control as the areas around them become developed. It is
important that these areas are managed appropriately to preserve their unique features, including
natural communities and rare species. In addition, incorporating the preservation of bluffs into
development provides aesthetic views while maintaining the area’s unique history and sense of place.
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Prairie du Chien dolostone is close to the present land surface along the Minnesota River terrace in the
northern part of Scott County. Along much of this terrace, bedrock is covered by 20- to 30-foot thick
deposits of sand and gravel. Therefore, more bedrock resources might become available if the sand and
gravel were removed. Much of the area is urbanized. Bedrock aggregate resources in Scott County can
be divided into the 3 sub-regions:
1. Scott northwest - Prairie du Chien dolostone underlies the Minnesota River terrace in
northwestern Scott County. In this sub-region, the dolostone is comparatively thin (50 to 85
feet), and is underlain at shallow depths by Jordan Sandstone. Several large quarries have
operated or are currently operating in the Prairie du Chien in this sub-region, and much of the
resource is already mined.
2. Scott north-central - Prairie du Chien dolostone underlies the terrace south of the Minnesota
River and ranges from 70 to 90 feet thick. Most of the area has not been quarried because it is
an area of urban development (Shakopee). There are, however, active or former quarries in the
less developed areas at either end of the sub-region.
3. Scott northeast - Prairie du Chien bedrock in this sub-region also underlies a terrace of the
Minnesota River. Most of the remaining resource is present at the margins of 2 quarries that
have been stripped free of overburden. The overburden was apparently thicker than 10 feet
over most of the area prior to mining. These quarries are being encroached upon by urban
development.
3.3 Hydrography
The lakes, streams, and groundwater of Scott County are some of its most significant resources. Water
quality has become one of the most important environmental issues facing the county and state. Water
is used for domestic and residential purposes, industry, agriculture and recreation. The health, safety and
welfare of the public are directly linked to the county’s water supply and steps should be taken to
eliminate or minimize negative impacts on this resource.
The majority of Scott County is located in the Minnesota River-Shakopee watershed, within the
Minnesota River Basin. A small portion of the southeastern corner of the county contains parts of the
Mississippi River/Lake Pepin watershed and the Cannon River watershed, which are both part of the
Lower Mississippi River Basin.
Basic hydrography in Scott County is mapped in Figure A-1 in Appendix A.
3.3.1 Groundwater
All Scott County drinking water comes from groundwater. The abundance of glacial till provides a layer
of protection for the county’s aquifers that lie in the sedimentary rock below, except by the river where
bedrock is near the surface. Groundwater is susceptible to contamination in these areas.
3.3.2 Lakes
According to the Minnesota DNR, there are 152 lakes in the county greater than 2 acres in size, the
largest of which is 957 acres (Lower Prior Lake). These lakes cover 7,855 of the county’s 235,520 acres
(3.3%).
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Impaired waters are an increasing problem as Scott County has many lakes, creeks and rivers that are
on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Impaired Waters lists, including the Minnesota River, Sand
Creek, Porter Creek, Vermillion River, Credit River, Cedar Lake, Spring Lake, Upper Prior Lake, Lower
Prior Lake and Fish Lake (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 2014). Impaired waters have become a
priority issue because they do not meet state water quality standards, they affect growth and health of
communities and economies, and the Clean Water Act has a mandate requiring every state to address
impairments.
3.3.3 Rivers
The Minnesota River forms the northern and western boundary of Scott County. A tributary of the
Mississippi River, the Minnesota River is 332 miles long, draining a watershed of approximately 17,000
square miles. The Credit River, a 22-mile long tributary of the Minnesota River, flows through the
eastern end of the County, close to the town of Savage. It originates at a lake in Elko New Market. The
60-mile Vermillion River begins in eastern Scott County just north of Elko New Market. It flows into the
Mississippi River south of Hastings, Minnesota. Sand Creek flows through central Scott County and the
city of Jordan, where it has resulted in severe flooding in the past.
3.3.4 Wetlands
Wetlands mapped by the National Wetlands Inventory cover 36,393 acres (56 square miles) in Scott
County. Important benefits of wetlands include: storage area for excess water during flooding; filtering
of sediments and nutrients before they enter lakes, rivers and streams; and fish and wildlife habitat.
Wetlands in Scott County include 7 types, including seasonally flooded basins and flats, wet meadows,
shallow marshes, deep marshes, shrub swamps, wooded swamps, and bogs (Figure A - 1).
Invasive plants have invaded many wetlands in Minnesota. These plants can take over entire native
communities and threaten native wetland ecosystems. Some of the area’s most common invasive species
include common buckthorn, purple loosestrife, garlic mustard, and Eurasian watermilfoil. Zebra mussels
have also been documented in Upper Prior and Lower Prior Lakes (MN DNR, 2015).
3.4 Climate
The climate of Scott County is classified as continental, characterized by wide variations in temperature
from summer to winter. Although the climate is essentially uniform throughout the county, variations in
microclimate may occur as a result of differences in vegetation, soil and relief.
The average annual precipitation in Shakopee is 30” and the average annual snowfall is 44.” The average
high temperature in July is 86° F and the average low in January is 3° F (Intellicast, 2015).
3.4.1 Climate Change
Minnesota’s climate is currently changing in ways that affect the environment, economy and everyday
life. Historical weather data show changing trends in some weather phenomenon over the past few
decades, and future changes are likely. Definite predictions are difficult to make, as changes may vary
depending on geographical location, even within Minnesota. Intense study of these topics is ongoing.
According to the 2015 Minnesota Weather Almanac,
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During the three most recent decades, the Minnesota climate has shown some very significant trends, all
of which have had many observable impacts…Among the detectable measured quantity changes are:
(1) warmer temperatures, especially daily minimum temperatures, more weighted to winter than any
other season; (2) increased frequency of high dew points, especially notable in mid- to late summer as
they push the Heat Index values beyond 100°F; and (3) greater annual precipitation, with a profound
increase in the contribution from intense thunderstorms (Seeley M. , 2015).
Winter temperatures in Minnesota have been warming nearly twice as fast as annual average
temperatures, a trend that has been noticed throughout the Midwest. There has also been a distinct
spread of warmer lows into the northern portion of the state, and 7 of the top 10 warmest years in
Minnesota since record-keeping began in 1895 have occurred within the last 15 years (Minnesota
Department of Health, 2015). Various studies have also concluded that the frequency and intensity of
precipitation in the Midwest has increased, with more storm events leading to flooding.
Rural communities are particularly vulnerable to climate change, due to their dependence upon natural
resources, physical isolation, limited economic diversity, higher poverty rates and aging populations.
According to Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Third National Climate Assessment,
Warming trends, climate volatility, extreme weather events, and environmental change are already
affecting the economies and cultures of rural areas. Many rural communities face considerable risk to
their infrastructure, livelihoods, and quality of life from observed and projected climate shifts…These
changes will progressively increase volatility in food commodity markets, shift the ranges of plant and
animal species, and, depending on the region, increase water scarcity, exacerbate flooding and coastal
erosion, and increase the intensity and frequency of wildfires across the rural landscape (Hales, et al.,
2014).
The Assessment also notes that transportation systems in rural areas are more vulnerable to risks such
as flooding, since there are typically fewer transportation options and infrastructure redundancies. In
addition, power and communication outages due to severe weather events typically take longer to
repair in rural areas, which can increase the vulnerability of elderly populations. Rural areas are also
more vulnerable since they typically have more limited financial resources to deal with the effects of
climate change.
The composition of the region’s forests are expected to change as increasing temperatures shift tree
habitats northward. While forests in the Midwest are currently acting as a net absorber of carbon, this
could change in the future due to projected increases in insect outbreaks, forest fires, and drought,
which will result in greater tree mortality and carbon emissions (Pryor, et al., 2014).
The National Climate Assessment suggests that infrastructure planning (particularly water resources
infrastructure) should “be improved by incorporating climate change as a factor in new design standards
and asset management and rehabilitation of critical and aging facilities, emphasizing flexibility,
redundancy, and resiliency” (Georgakakos, et al., 2014).
Federal, state, and tribal governments are increasingly integrating climate change adaptation into existing
decision-making, planning, or infrastructure-improvement processes (Georgakakos, et al., 2014).
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3.5 Demographics
Shakopee is the largest city in Scott County (pop. 37,076) and the designated county seat. There are 7
cities and 11 townships within the county.
Table 4 summarizes population by community according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Figure 1 shows Scott
County population density by census block.
Table 4. Scott County Population by Community, 2010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015
Community 2010
Population % of County
Belle Plaine 6,661 5.13%
Elko New Market 4,110 3.16%
Jordan 5,470 4.21%
New Prague 4,280 3.29%
Prior Lake 22,796 17.55%
Savage 26,911 20.71%
Shakopee 37,076 28.54%
Belle Plaine Township 878 0.68%
Blakeley Township 418 0.32%
Cedar Lake Township 2,779 2.14%
Credit River Township 5,096 3.92%
Helena Township 1,648 1.27%
Jackson Township 1,464 1.13%
Louisville Township 1,266 0.97%
New Market Township 3,440 2.65%
St. Lawrence Township 483 0.37%
Sand Creek Township 1,521 1.17%
Spring Lake Township 3,631 2.79%
Total: 129,928
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Figure 1. Scott County Population by Census Block, 2010
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Population growth trends have an important influence on the needs and demands of a variety of services
such as transportation, law enforcement, and emergency response. An understanding of population
trends and location of population concentrations is important for making projections regarding potential
impacts in the event of a disaster.
In 2010, Scott County had a population of 129,928 residents, averaging 365 persons per square mile of
land area. Shakopee, the largest city in the county and the county seat, has a population of 37,076.
Scott County’s population is rapidly increasing, rising 55% between 1990 and 2000, and rising another
45% from 2000 to 2010. Since 1940, the population has risen by 734%. Between 2000 and 2010 Scott
County was the fastest growing county in Minnesota, and one of the fastest growing in the nation. Table
5 below shows the population change in Scott County between 1940 and 2010.
Table 5. Scott County Population Change (1940-2010)
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
Change
1940-
2010
Change
2000-
2010
15,585 16,486 21,909 32,423 43,784 57,846 89,498 129,928 +734% +45%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013
Scott County’s population is projected to grow by 29% between 2015 and 2045. Table 6 below shows
population projections for Scott County until 2045.
Table 6. Scott County Population Projections (2015-2045)
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040 2045
Projected
Change
2015-2045
150,175 159,962 166,764 174,848 183,073 189,529 193,355 +29%
Source: Minnesota State Demographic Center, Minnesota Planning, 2015
3.6 Economy
Scott County is dominated by the Leisure and Hospitality industry, with 23% of jobs in the county.
Trade/Transportation/Utilities and Education/Health Services are also major components of the county’s
economy. Major employers include Shutterfly, Seagate Technologies and Fabcon. The county has a
strong commercial and industrial base as well as a concentration of entertainment attractions, such as
Canterbury Park Race Track, The Landing at Minnesota River Heritage Park, Elko Speedway, Mystic
Lake Casino, the Renaissance Festival, and ValleyFair Amusement Park (Minneapolis St. Paul Regional
Economic Development Partnership, 2015).
The number of jobs in the county rose by over 11% between 2003 and 2013. Table 7 provides an
overview of the annual average employment by major industry sector in Scott County.
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Table 7. Annual Average Employment by Major Industry Sector, Scott County
Industry Number of
Jobs (2003)
Number of
Jobs (2013)
Natural Resources and Mining 193 178
Construction 4,202 2,988
Manufacturing 4,482 4,819
Trade, Transportation,
Utilities 6,718 7,777
Information 274 312
Financial Activities 893 1,001
Professional /Business Services 3,505 3,901
Education and Health Services 5,621 7,829
Leisure and Hospitality 4,966 9,602
Public Administration NA 2,376
Other Services 1,360 1,738
Total Number of Jobs: 38,267 42,523
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. Note: data discrepancies
between segment values and totals exist due to data suppression for confidentiality.
The 2013 median household income was $86,112, compared to a Minnesota average of $59,836. The
median household income in Scott County increased 3.1% from 2009 to 2013. The percent of the
county’s population living below the poverty level in 2013 was 5.5%, compared to 11.5% for the state of
Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reported that 78% of the
workforce in Scott County was employed in the private sector in 2013.
3.7 Community Services & Infrastructure
The following section provides an overview on community services and infrastructure within Scott
County. Examples of community services include healthcare and public safety, while examples of
community infrastructure include power utilities, water and sewer facilities, and the transportation
network. Figure 2 below shows critical facilities in the county, and tables of all critical facilities can be
found in Appendix B.
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Figure 2. Critical Facilities in Scott County
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3.7.1 Health Care Providers
There are 2 hospitals in Scott County, the Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague and the St. Francis
Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. The Mayo Clinic Health System includes a 25-bed critical care
access hospital with a level III trauma center, a primary care clinic, and an express care clinic. It also
operates a clinic in Belle Plaine.
The St. Francis Regional Medical Center maintains clinics in Shakopee, Savage, Jordan and Prior Lake, in
addition to a hospital in Shakopee with 86 private rooms.
Prior Lake also has the Shakopee Dakota Mystic Clinic and Urgent Care facility.
Fairview operates clinics in Prior Lake and Savage.
Scott County has ambulance services through the following EMS providers:
Allina: Serves Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the eastern half of Jordan.
North Memorial: Serves Elko New Market and New Prague
Ridgeview: Serves Belle Plaine
Figure A - 13 in Appendix A depicts health services within Scott County.
3.7.2 Public Safety Providers/Government Services
The Sheriff’s Office is located at the law enforcement center in Shakopee. The following cities have their
own police departments: Belle Plaine, Elko New Market, Jordan, New Prague, Prior Lake, Savage and
Shakopee.
Figure A - 4 in Appendix A depicts government and emergency facilities, including city halls, fire
departments, police departments, sheriff’s department, and the Scott County Courthouse.
Figure 3 shows fire departments and fire response times in Scott County. These drive times were
created using ArcGIS Network Analyst and MnDOT road data. Speed limits from the MnDOT highway
speed limit database were used when available. According to this model, all areas of the county are
within 10 minutes of a fire department.
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Figure 3. Fire Departments and Fire Response Times in Scott County
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3.7.3 Utilities/Communications
There are 6 electricity providers within Scott County: Master Electric Company Inc., Minnesota Valley
Electric Cooperative, the New Prague Utilities Commission, Shakopee Public Utilities Commission,
Dakota Electric Service, and Xcel Energy.
Greater Minnesota Gas, Inc., based in the city of Le Sueur, provides natural gas services to Scott
County.
Established in 2004, the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) Program, administered
in coordination with the Minnesota Statewide Radio Board, manages the implementation of a 700/800
megahertz (MHz) shared digital trunked radio communication system. In Scott County, there are 8
ARMER towers.
3.7.4 Transportation
The county transportation system is composed of roads, highways, public transit, railroads and trails.
The system is designed to serve all residents, businesses, industries and tourists.
The existing roadway system reflects the concentration of urban development in the north. This area
has the greatest concentration of roads and highest traffic volumes. TH 169 frames the western and
northern border of the county and I-35 borders a portion of the eastern part of the county. County
highways resemble a grid pattern connecting the cities. Because of the transportation constraints caused
by the Minnesota River, river crossings are a significant component of the highway system for Scott
County.
According to Minnesota law, any structure or combination of structures over a ten-foot span length is
considered a bridge. Most of the bridges in the county are multiple box culvert structures. The County
is responsible for the inspection of 128 bridges in the County. 36 are on municipal roads, 27 on
township roads and 65 are on County highways.
All bridges within the county are inspected every 2 years, with some inspected annually. Bridge ratings
are made for each component of a bridge: deck, superstructure, substructure, channel & channel
protection, and culvert condition. The ratings range from 0 to 9, with 9 being in excellent condition.
Bridge ratings fall into 4 categories: Adequate, Functionally Obsolete, Structurally Deficient, and Closed.
Railroads in Scott County serve regional agriculture and industrial uses. Two carriers currently operate
in Scott County: the Union Pacific Railroad (owner of two lines) and the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
Blue Xpress provides commuters with express bus service between Scott County and downtown
Minneapolis. The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority includes service to Prior Lake, Savage and
Shakopee. Scott County has vanpool services and Transit Link dial-a-ride bus services available through
the Metropolitan Council.
3.8 Land Use and Ownership
Scott County covers a total of 368 square miles (235,520 acres). Land in Scott County is primarily used
for agricultural production. Most of the larger farm holdings are located in the county’s southwestern
corner. There are also expansive agricultural areas in Helena, Sand Creek, and St. Lawrence townships.
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However, Scott County has experienced the strongest development growth to the north and east
where there is close proximity to major highways that access the Twin Cities region.
In 2012, 847 farms existed in the county, covering 141,232 acres (60% of the county). Of this farming
land, 79% is cropland and 9% is classified as “woodland.” The rest is classified as “Other uses.” The
number of farms in the county increased by 7% between 2007 and 2012, while the number of acres
farmed increased by 20% (Census of Agriculture, 2012).
According to Minnesota DNR data, the number of feedlots in Scott County as of April 15, 2015 was
256, 10 of which have more than 1,000 animal units. Feedlots in Scott County are mapped in Figure A -
27 (Appendix A: Scott County Maps).
Agricultural areas in the state such as those in Scott County may need to undergo transformative
changes to keep pace with climate change, though the country’s agricultural system is expected to be
fairly resilient overall due to “the system’s flexibility to engage in adaptive behaviors such as expansion of
irrigated acreage, regional shifts in acreage for specific crops, crop rotations, changes to management
decisions (such as choice and timing of inputs and cultivation practices), and altered trade patterns
compensating for yield changes” (Hales, et al., 2014).
Land ownership categories from the 2008 U.S. Geological Survey GAP (Gap Analysis Program) are
shown in Figure A - 8 (Appendix A: Scott County Maps). Land cover is also mapped in Figure A - 7.
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Section 4 – Risk Assessment
The goal of mitigation is to reduce the future impacts of a hazard including loss of life, property damage,
disruption to local and regional economies, and the expenditure of public and private funds for recovery.
Sound mitigation practices must be based on sound risk assessment. A risk assessment involves
quantifying the potential loss resulting from a disaster by assessing the vulnerability of buildings,
infrastructure, and people.
Basing risk assessments on the best information available is important in developing effective mitigation
actions that benefit communities. Geographic Information System (GIS) tools are not only helpful in
producing maps, but they also show structures at risk and may determine damage estimates for
potential hazard scenarios. MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) mitigation staff
encourages the use of GIS tools in risk assessments because they produce good information to be used
in the risk assessment process. In recognition of the importance of planning in mitigation activities,
FEMA created Hazards USA Multi-Hazard (Hazus-MH), a powerful GIS-based disaster risk assessment
tool. This tool enables communities to predict estimated losses from floods, hurricanes and other
related phenomena and to measure the impact of various mitigation practices that might help reduce
those losses. Hazus-MH was used by UMD Geospatial Analysis Center staff in the flood hazard risk
assessment (see section 4.4.2).
This assessment identifies the characteristics and potential consequences of a disaster, how much of the
community could be affected by a disaster, and the impact on community assets. A risk assessment
consists of 3 components — hazard identification and prioritization, risk profile, and vulnerability profile.
The last step is the risk ranking for each jurisdiction.
4.1 Hazard Identification/Profile
4.1.1 Hazard Identification
The cornerstone of the risk assessment is identification of the hazards that affect jurisdictions. To
facilitate the planning process, several sources were employed to ensure that the natural hazards are
identified prior to assessment.
The county maintenance of the plan includes continual updates of the hazards identified in the initial
plan. The mitigation steering committee compared the hazards in the initial plan to current publications
to determine if new hazards should be considered or if some should be deleted.
Natural hazards are identified in the FEMA publication “Multi-Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
– A Cornerstone of the National Mitigation Strategy,” also known as MHIRA. FEMA Region V developed
a list based on state mitigation plans in the region. The list was divided into natural (Table 8) and other
hazards (Table 9) as was done in the 2014 Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Table 8. FEMA MHIRA Natural Hazards in the 2014 Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation Plan
Flooding Hail Drought
Dam/Levee Failure Lightning Extreme Heat
Wildfire* Winter Storms Extreme Cold
Windstorms Erosion Earthquakes
Tornadoes Land Subsidence
(Sinkholes & Karst)
*Addressed in the State Mitigation Plan because Minnesota is a heavily forested state compared to other states in Region V.
For the purpose of this plan, FEMA defines other hazards or “man-made hazards” as technological
hazards and terrorism. These are distinct from natural hazards primarily in that they originate from
human activity. In contrast, while the risks presented by natural hazards may be increased or decreased
as a result of human activity, they are not inherently human-induced. The term “technological hazards”
refers to the origins of incidents that can arise from human activities such as the manufacture,
transportation, storage, and use of hazardous materials. For the sake of simplicity, this guide assumes
that technological emergencies are accidental and that their consequences are unintended. The term
“terrorism” refers to intentional, criminal, and malicious acts. There is no single, universally accepted
definition of terrorism, and it can be interpreted in many ways. For the purposes of this plan, FEMA
refers to “terrorism” as the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), including biological, chemical,
nuclear, and radiological weapons; arson, incendiary, explosive, and armed attacks; industrial sabotage
and intentional hazardous materials releases; and “cyber terrorism.”
Table 9. FEMA MHIRA Other Hazards in the 2014 Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation Plan
Terrorism Nuclear Generating
Plant Incidents
Ground and Surface
Water Supply
Contamination*
Infectious Disease Outbreak Hazardous Materials
Incidents
Fires (Structures and
Vehicles)
Transportation
Incidents
*Addressed in the State Hazard Mitigation Plan because Minnesota has made a high investment in its prized resource, water.
4.1.2 Vulnerability Assessment by Jurisdiction
The steering committee met multiple times to review and update the hazards faced by residents of Scott
County, update the existing mitigation actions published in the 2009 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and
propose new mitigation actions.
To engage in this process the committee drew on a number of data sources. First, the committee
examined the hazards identified in the 2009 Hazard Mitigation Plan (Table 10). These existing mitigation
actions were discussed and adjusted to reflect the definitions of natural hazards used in the State of
Minnesota 2014 Multi-Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment list of natural hazards. This was done in
order to assure that the risks faced by Scott County were categorized the same way as the priority
hazards established by the State of Minnesota.
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Table 10. Hazards identified in the 2009 Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
While the MHMP mainly deals with natural hazards, this planning took place with the understanding that
many non-natural hazards could occur as a result of natural disasters (i.e. disruption in electrical service
due to freezing rain causing problems for both utility corporations and vulnerable populations
dependent on electricity for heat).
This plan draws on a variety of data sources including the State of Minnesota and Homeland Security
Emergency Management Critical Infrastructure Strategy for the State of Minnesota (2010), FEMA’s Local
Mitigation Planning How-to Guide Integrating Manmade Hazards into Mitigation Planning (2003), and the
State of Minnesota Multi Hazards Identification Risk Assessment.
The committee ranked hazards based on a Calculated Priority Risk Index, or CPRI. The methodology of
the CPRI is outlined below. The CPRI rankings for each hazard are listed by jurisdiction in Table 12.
4.1.3 Calculated Priority Risk Index
The vulnerability assessment builds upon the previously developed hazard information by identifying the
community assets and development trends and intersecting them with the hazard profiles to assess the
potential amount of damage that could be caused by each hazard event. A summary of Calculated
Priority Risk Index (CPRI) Categories and Risk Levels is shown in Table 11.
Definitions of CPRI Categories
Probability – a guide to predict how often a random event will occur. Annual probabilities are
expressed between 0.001 or less (low) up to 1 (high). An annual probability of 1 predicts that a natural
hazard will occur at least once per year.
Magnitude/Severity – indicates the impact to a community through potential fatalities, injuries,
property losses, and/or losses of services. The vulnerability assessment gives information that is helpful
in making this determination for each community.
Warning Time – plays a factor in the ability to prepare for a potential disaster and to warn the public.
The assumption is that more warning time allows for more emergency preparations and public
information.
Duration – relates to the span of time local, state, and/or federal assistance will be necessary to
prepare, respond, and recover from a potential disaster event.
Natural Hazards
Drought Earthquake Extreme Temperatures Flooding/Dam Failure
Hail High Winds Ice/Snow Storm Landslide/Mudslide
Land
Subsidence Lightning Wildfire
Manmade Hazards
Hazardous
Materials
Illegal
Methamphetamine Labs Pandemic/Epidemic Terrorism
Urban
Structure Fire
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Table 11. Summary of Calculated Priority Risk Index (CPRI) Categories and Risk Levels
CPRI
Category
DEGREE OF RISK Assigned
Weighting
Factor Level ID Description Index
Value
Pr
o
b
a
b
i
l
i
t
y
Unlikely
Extremely rare with no documented history of
occurrences or events. Annual probability of less than
0.001
1
45% Possible
Rare occurrences with at least one documented or
anecdotal historic event. Annual probability that is
between 0.01 and 0.001.
2
Likely
Occasional occurrences with at least two or more
documented historic events. Annual probability that is
between 0.1 and 0.01.
3
Highly Likely Frequent events with a well-documented history of
occurrence. Annual probability that is greater than 0.1. 4
Ma
g
n
i
t
u
d
e
/
S
e
v
e
r
i
t
y
Negligible
Negligible property damages (less than 5% of critical and
non-critical facilities and infrastructure).
Injuries or illnesses are treatable with first aid and there
are no deaths. Negligible quality of life lost. Shutdown of
critical facilities for less than 24 hours.
1
30%
Limited
Slight property damages (greater than 5% and less than
25% of critical and non-critical facilities and
infrastructure). Injuries or illnesses do not result in
permanent disability and there are no deaths. Moderate
quality of life lost. Shut down of critical facilities for more
than 1 day and less than 1 week.
2
Critical
Moderate property damages (greater than 25% and less
than 50% of critical and non-critical facilities and
infrastructure). Injuries or illnesses result in permanent
disability and at least one death. Shut down of critical
facilities for more than 1 week and less than 1 month.
3
Catastrophic
Severe property damages (greater than 50% of critical
and non-critical facilities and infrastructure). Injuries or
illnesses result in permanent disability and multiple
deaths. Shut down of critical facilities for more than 1
month.
4
Wa
r
n
i
n
g
T
i
m
e
Less than 6
hours Self-explanatory. 4
15%
6 to 12 hours Self-explanatory. 3
12 to 24
hours Self-explanatory. 2
More than 24
hours Self-explanatory. 1
Du
r
a
t
i
o
n
Less than 6
hours Self-explanatory. 1
10%
Less than 24
hours Self-explanatory. 2
Less than one
week Self-explanatory. 3
More than
one week Self-explanatory 4
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CPRI hazard rankings by jurisdiction are listed in Table 12. The cities of Jordan, Belle Plaine and
Shakopee adopted the County rankings.
Table 12. Hazards Ranked by Jurisdiction using the CPRI
Natural Hazards
CPRI
Score
(Scott
County)
CPRI
Score
(Elko
New
Market)
CPRI Score
(Prior
Lake)
CPRI
Score
(Savage)
Coastal Erosion 1.05 1.45 N/A 0.45
Coastal Flooding 1.05 1.0 N/A 0.45
Dam Failure 2.25 1.45 N/A 0.45
Drought 2.4 2.05 1.3 1.5
Earthquakes 1.55 1.75 N/A 0.45
Expansive Soils 2.15 1.2 N/A 0.45
Extreme Cold 2.7 3.0 2.25 2.4
Extreme Heat 2.5 2.85 2.25 2.3
Flash Floods 2.8 2.4 2.75 2.65
Fog 2.4 2.65 2.0 2.6
Hailstorms 2.65 3.4 2.2 2.3
Land Subsidence 1.9 2.1 N/A 0.95
Landslide 2.9 1.45 2.05 1.35
Levee Failure 2.65 1.45 N/A 1.35
Lightning 2.85 3.4 2.65 2.6
River Floods 3.1 1.45 N/A 3.25
Severe Winter Storms 2.95 3.2 3.15 2.85
Sinkholes 2.25 2.8 1.85 1.5
Soil Erosion & Dust 2.0 2.5 N/A 1.35
Thunderstorms 3.05 2.8 3.1 2.85
Tornadoes 3.0 3.7 2.5 3.05
Wildfires 2.35 2.7 2.2 1.65
Man-made Hazards
Agro-Terrorism 2.25 1.75 N/A N/A
Air Transportation Incident 3.0 2.8 1.85 1.55
Animal/Plant/Crop Disease 2.5 2.8 N/A 0.25
Bioterrorism 2.55 2.35 1.85 1.4
Chemical Terrorism 2.55 2.35 1.85 1.4
Conventional Terrorism 2.35 2.35 2.3 1.4
Cyber-Terrorism 2.8 2.7 2.3 1.25
Enemy Attack 2.15 2.25 N/A 0.25
Energy Failure 3.15 2.7 2.3 1.3
Fixed Hazardous Materials 2.25 2.7 1.7 1.3
Fixed Radiological Incident 2.0 1.75 N/A 0.25
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Ground and Water Supply
Contamination 2.75 2.8 2.8 1.3
Highway Transportation
Incident 2.7 2.75 1.6 2.8
Human Disease Incident 2.65 2.5 1.45 1.4
Human Disease Pandemic 2.65 N/A 1.9 1.4
Pipeline Transportation
Incident 2.4 2.7 1.85 2.95
Public Disorder 2.0 2.6 2.2 1.1
Radiological Terrorism 2.45 1.75 N/A 0.25
Radiological Transportation 2.5 2.7 N/A 0.25
Special Events 2.6 2.3 2.2 1.1
Structural Failure 2.45 2.8 2.4 1.25
Structural Fire 1.7 2.95 3.2 2.5
Transportation-Hazardous
Materials 2.7 3.05 2.3 2.85
Utility/Communication/
Infrastructure Failure 3.0 3.05 0.9 2.7
Waterway Incident 2.1 1.65 2.65 2.8
4.1.4 Hazard Profiling Concept of Planning
The risk assessments identify the characteristics and potential consequences of a disaster, how much of
the community could be affected by a disaster, and the impact on community assets. A risk assessment
consists of 3 components—hazard identification, risk profile, and vulnerability profile. The last step is the
risk ranking for each jurisdiction. Scott County jurisdictions all agreed to the same ranking of hazards in
their communities as the County.
4.1.5 GIS and Hazus-MH
The risk analysis step in this assessment quantifies the risk to the population, infrastructure, and
economy of the community. Hazards that can be geographically identified (wildland fires, windstorms,
tornadoes, hail, floods) were mapped.
Hazus-MH was used to estimate the damages incurred for a 100-year flood event and for general asset
assessment. Hazus-MH also generates a combination of site-specific and aggregated loss estimates for
the entire county due to a 100-year flood event. Aggregate inventory loss estimates, which include
building stock analysis, are based upon the assumption that building stock is evenly distributed across
each census block. Therefore, it is possible that overestimates of damage will occur in some areas while
underestimates will occur in other areas. With this in mind, total losses tend to be more reliable over
larger geographic areas (groups of many blocks) than for individual census blocks. It is important to note
that Hazus-MH is not intended to be a substitute for detailed engineering studies. Rather, it is intended
to serve as a planning aid for communities interested in assessing their risk to flood-, earthquake-, and
hurricane-related hazards. This documentation does not provide full details on the processes and
procedures completed in the development of this project. It is only intended to highlight the major steps
that were followed.
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Site-specific analysis is based upon loss estimations for individual structures. For flooding, analysis of site-
specific structures takes into account the depth of water in relation to the structure. Hazus-MH also
considers the actual dollar exposure to the structure for the costs of building reconstruction, content,
and inventory. However, damages are based upon the assumption that each structure will fall into a
structural class, and structures in each class will respond in a similar fashion to a specific depth of
flooding. Site-specific analysis is also based upon a point location rather than a polygon, therefore the
model does not account for the percentage of a building that is inundated. These assumptions suggest
that the loss estimates for site-specific structures as well as for aggregate structural losses need to be
viewed as approximations of losses that are subject to considerable variability rather than as exact
engineering estimates of losses to individual structures.
4.1.6 National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) Records
Historical storm event data was compiled from the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). NCDC
records are estimates of damage reported to the National Weather Service (NWS) from various local,
state, and federal sources. However, these estimates are often preliminary in nature and may not match
the final assessment of economic and property losses related to given weather events.
The NCDC data included 458 reported events in Scott County between 1950 and September 2015.
However, some weather event categories only had available data going back as recent as 1996. No
records before 1950 were available. A summary table of events related to each hazard type is included
in the hazard profile sections that follow. A full table listing all events, including additional details, is
included in Appendix C. NCDC hazard categories used in this plan are listed in Table 13.
Table 13. National Climatic Data Center Historical Hazards
Hazard
Tornado Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Flood/Flash Flood
Winter Weather/
Winter Storm/Blizzard Cold/Wind Chill
Excessive Heat/Heat Lightning
4.1.7 FEMA Declared Disasters
Another historical perspective is derived from FEMA-declared disasters. 10 major disaster and 3
emergency declarations in Scott County have been made between 1957 and 2015 (Figure 4).
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Figure 4. FEMA-Declared Disasters and Emergencies in Minnesota, 1957-2015
Table 14 and Table 15 show the details of the disasters including payments for Public Assistance (PA)
and Individual Assistance (IA), listed under the flooding and severe storm profiles. No declarations were
made for the other storms listed in the NCDC database. Reviewing the federal payments for damages
from the declared disasters is a way of correlating the impact from the NCDC report.
Table 14. FEMA-Declared Major Disasters in Scott County (1953-2015)
Incident
Declaration
Date and
Disaster
Number
Incident
Period
Total PA
Obligated by
FEMA for
Disaster in
Minnesota
Total PA
Obligated
by FEMA for
Disaster in
Scott
County
Individual
Assistance in
Minnesota
Individual
Assistance in
Scott County
Severe Storms,
Straight-line
Winds,
Flooding,
Landslides,
Mudslides
7/21/2014
DR-4182
6/11/2014 –
7/11/2014 $15,995,142 $2,659,888 None None
Severe Storms,
Flooding
5/10/2011
DR-1982
3/16/2011-
5/25/2011 $20,633,792 $283,172 Unknown None
Flooding 4/19/2010
DR-1900
3/1/2010-
4/26/2010 $12,740,604 $31,156 None None
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Incident
Declaration
Date and
Disaster
Number
Incident
Period
Total PA
Obligated by
FEMA for
Disaster in
Minnesota
Total PA
Obligated
by FEMA for
Disaster in
Scott
County
Individual
Assistance in
Minnesota
Individual
Assistance in
Scott County
Flooding 5/16/2001
DR-1370
3/23/2001-
7/3/2001 $36,227,572 $89,584 $3,650,492 $1,172
Severe Storms,
Straight-line
Winds,
Tornadoes
6/23/1998
DR-1225
5/15/1998-
6/28/1998 $30,805,556 Unknown Unknown None
Severe Storms,
Flooding
4/8/1997
DR-1175
3/21/1997-
5/24/1997 $230,488,750 Unknown Unknown Unknown
Flooding,
Severe Storms,
Tornadoes
6/11/1993
DR-993
5/6/1993-
8/25/1993 $98,169,850 Unknown Unknown Unknown
Severe Storms,
Tornadoes,
Flooding
8/6/1987
DR-797
7/20/1987-
8/5/1987 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Flooding 4/18/1969
DR-255 4/18/1969 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Flooding 4/11/1965
DR-188 4/11/1965 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
* Data provided by FEMA Region V on December 2, 2014, MN HSEM on December 10, 2014, and https://www.fema.gov/media-
library/assets/documents/28331 accessed on October 28, 2015. Values are estimates collected at the time of the disaster.
Table 15. FEMA-Declared Emergencies in Scott County (1974-2015)
Incident
Declaration Date
and Disaster
Number
Incident Period
Individual
Assistance
in Minnesota
Public
Assistance
(all affected
areas)
Flooding 3/19/2010
EM-3310
3/1/2010 –
4/26/2010 Unknown Unknown
Hurricane
Katrina
Evacuation
9/13/2005
EM-3242
8/29/2005 –
10/1/2005 $0 $2,470,003
Drought 6/17/1976
EM-3013 6/17/1976 Unknown Unknown
*Note the Public Assistance totals are for ALL counties affected in the disaster. Data accessed October 28, 2015 at
https://www.fema.gov/disasters/grid/state-tribal-government/57?field_disaster_type_term_tid_1=All
Table 16 depicts the historical projects in Scott County resulting from hazard mitigation funding.
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Table 16. Historical Hazard Mitigation Funding in Scott County
Year Project Description Sub-Grantee Federal
Share
2010 Minnesota Valley Electric Coop – Replace
overhead line with underground
Minnesota Valley
Cooperative Light &
Power Assoc.
$769,013
2007 Scott County – All Hazard Mitigation Plan Scott County $30,000
Total HMA Funding – Scott County $799,013
4.2 Vulnerability Assessment
4.2.1 Asset Inventory
The Hazus-MH defaults, critical facilities, and essential facilities have been updated based on the most
recent available data sources. The Hazus-MH default essential facilities have been updated based on
current data available from the state and county. The essential facility updates (schools, medical facilities,
fire stations, and police stations) were integrated into the Hazus-MH input database. Other critical
facilities identified by the county were geocoded and overlaid with the Hazus-MH flood model output.
Critical facilities are defined by the Department of Homeland Security in the Automated Critical Asset
Management System (ACAMS). Scott County has used the 18 sectors included in ACAMS to identify
their critical infrastructure and key resources. Table 17 below identifies the critical facilities that were
included in the analysis. Essential facilities are a subset of critical facilities. Names and locations of all
critical facilities are found in Appendix B. Figure 5 below maps the critical facilities in Shakopee, while
Figure 6 depicts critical facilities in Savage. Figure 7 maps critical facilities in Prior Lake.
Table 17. Scott County Critical Infrastructure and Facilities
ACAMS Category
Number
of
Facilities
Agriculture and Food 3
Banking and Finance 42
Chemical and Hazardous
Materials 62
Commercial Facilities 46
Communications 2
Dams 22
Defense Industrial Base 0
Emergency Services 20
Energy 3
ACAMS Category
Number
of
Facilities
Government Facilities 47
Healthcare and Public Health 28
Information Technology 0
Manufacturing 4
National Monuments and
Icons 10
Nuclear 0
Postal and Shipping 8
Transportation 0
Water 22
Figure 5. Critical Facilities in Shakopee
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Figure 6. Critical Facilities in Savage
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Figure 7. Critical Facilities in Prior Lake
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4.2.2 Facility Replacement Costs
Hazus-MH MR4 contains the base aggregated general building stock used for estimating building
exposure. Hazus-MH MR4 contains aggregated general building stock updated to Dun & Bradstreet 2006
and building valuations were updated to R.S. Means 2006. Building counts based on census housing unit
counts are available for RES1 (single-family dwellings) and RES2 (manufactured housing) classifications
instead of actual building counts.
Facility replacement costs and total building exposure are identified in Table 18, which also includes the
estimated number of buildings within each occupancy class as calculated by Hazus general building stock.
Table 18. Scott County Total Building Exposure
General
Occupancy
Estimated
Total
Buildings
Total Building
Exposure
Agriculture 1,157 $1,754,000
Commercial 1,105 $2,496,000
Education 55 $563,000
Government 429 $1,630,000
Industrial 466 $7,247,000
Religious/Non-Profit 102 $302,000
Residential 44,007 $55,478,000
Total: 47,321 $69,470,000
4.3 Future Development
Because Scott County is vulnerable to a variety of natural and technological hazards, the county
government—in partnership with the state government—must make a commitment to prepare for the
management of these types of events. Scott County is committed to ensuring that county elected and
appointed officials become informed leaders regarding community hazards so that they are better
prepared to set and direct policies for emergency management and county response.
Due to the recession and economy over the last 5 years, there have not been any changes in
development, settlement patterns, and commercial land use patterns in Scott County since the last
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The Scott County Deputy Emergency Management Director will work to keep the jurisdictions covered
by the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan engaged and informed during the plan’s cycle. By keeping
jurisdictional leaders actively involved in the monitoring, evaluation and update of the MHMP, they will
keep their local governments aware of the hazards that face their communities and how to mitigate
those hazards through planning and project implementation. Each jurisdiction has identified mitigation
strategies they will seek to implement in their communities (see Appendix G: Mitigation Actions by
Jurisdiction). Jurisdictions will include considerations for hazard mitigation in relation to future
development when updating local comprehensive plans or other plans that may influence development.
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4.4 Hazard Profiles
4.4.1 Summer Storms (Tornadoes, Windstorms, Lightning, Hail)
Tornadoes
Tornadoes are defined as violently-rotating columns of air extending from thunderstorms to the ground,
with wind speeds between 40-300 mph. They develop under 3 scenarios: (1) along a squall line; (2) in
connection with thunderstorm squall lines during hot, humid weather; and (3) in the outer portion of a
tropical cyclone. Funnel clouds are rotating columns of air not in contact with the ground; however, the
column of air can reach the ground very quickly and become a tornado.
Since 2007, tornado strength in the United States is ranked based on the Enhanced Fujita scale (EF
scale), replacing the Fujita scale introduced in 1971. The EF scale uses similar principles to the Fujita
scale, with 6 categories from 0-5, based on wind estimates and damage caused by the tornado. The EF
Scale is used extensively by the NWS in investigating tornadoes (all tornadoes are now assigned an EF
Scale number), and by engineers in correlating damage to buildings and techniques with different wind
speeds caused by tornadoes. To see a comparative table of F and EF scales, see
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/ef-scale.html.
In Minnesota, the peak months
of tornado occurrence are June
and July. The typical time of day
for tornadoes in Minnesota
ranges between 4:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. Most of these are
minor tornadoes, with wind
speeds under 125 miles per
hour. A typical Minnesota
tornado lasts approximately 10
minutes, has a path length of 5
to 6 miles, is nearly as wide as a
football field, has a forward
speed of about 35 miles an
hour, and affects less than 0.1%
of the county warned.
Tornado History in Scott County
According to the NCDC, 15 tornadoes were reported in Scott County between 1950 and September of
2015, causing no deaths or injuries, and $550,000 dollars in property damage. Tornado classification
ranged from F0/EF0 to F2 on the Fujita Scale. The most recent tornado occurred in June of 2012 (Figure
8), causing $250,000 in property damage.
Figure 8. Damage from Tornado in Belle Plaine, MN, June 10, 2012 (Scott County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page)
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Figure 9 below shows tornado touchdown points and tracks in Scott County from 1950-September
2015. Historic tornado events in the county are listed in Table 19.
Table 19. Historic Tornado Events in Scott County, 1950-September 2015
Location
or County Date Magnitude Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
Blakeley 6/10/2012 EF0 0 0 $250,000
St Patrick 6/26/2010 EF0 0 0 0
Belle Plaine 8/3/2002 F0 0 0 0
New Market 6/11/2001 F1 0 0 $50,000
Belle Plaine 5/9/2001 F0 0 0 0
New Prague 5/9/2001 F0 0 0 0
New Prague 5/9/2001 F0 0 0 0
New Market 5/9/2001 F0 0 0 0
Blakeley 7/30/1999 F0 0 0 0
Belle Plaine 7/30/1999 F1 0 0 0
Lydia 7/30/1999 F0 0 0 0
Savage 6/5/1999 F0 0 0 0
Savage 8/22/1998 F0 0 0 0
Lydia 7/21/1995 F1 0 0 0
Scott
County 5/21/1977 F2 0 0 $250,000
Source: National Climatic Data Center
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Figure 9. Tornado Touchdowns and Paths, Scott County, 1950-September 2015
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Tornadoes and Climate Change
Tornadoes and other severe thunderstorm phenomena frequently cause as much annual property
damage in the U.S. as do hurricanes, and often cause more deaths. Although recent research has yielded
insights into the connections between global warming and the factors that cause tornados and severe
thunderstorms, such as atmospheric instability and increases in wind speed with altitude (Del Genio,
Yao, & Jonas, 2007), these relationships remain mostly unexplored, largely because of the challenges in
observing thunderstorms and tornadoes and simulating them with computer models (National Climate
Assessment Development Advisory Committee, 2013).
According to Harold Brooks of NOAA’s National Severe Weather Laboratory, there is increasing
variability in the “start” of tornado season. The number of days with more than 30 EF1 or greater
tornadoes is increasing, while the number of days with at least 1 EF1 or greater tornadoes is decreasing.
Thus, tornadoes are occurring on fewer days, but more are occurring on outbreak days.
Tornadoes have not been recorded in Minnesota in the winter months of December, January and
February (MN DNR, 2014). However, the state of Wisconsin has recorded 3 tornadoes in January and 6
in December during the period of 1844-2013 (National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office,
2014) including a recent January tornado in 2008.
Windstorms
FEMA defines winds in excess of 58 miles per hour, excluding tornadoes, as windstorms. Straight-line
winds and windstorms are used interchangeably in the plan. This hazard is treated as a different category
than tornadoes (which may also include high winds). Windstorms are among the nation’s most severe
natural hazards in terms of both lives lost and property damaged.
Severe winds can damage and destroy roofs, toss manufactured homes off their pier foundations, and
tear light-framed homes apart. There are several different types of windstorms. A “downburst” is
defined as a strong downdraft with an outrush of damaging winds on or near the earth’s surface.
Downbursts may have wind gusts up to 130 mph and are capable of the same damage as a medium-sized
tornado. A “gust front” is the leading edge of the thunderstorm downdraft air. It is most prominent near
the rain-free cloud base and on the leading edge of an approaching thunderstorm and is usually marked
by gusty, cool winds and sometimes by blowing dust. The gust front often precedes the thunderstorm
precipitation by several minutes. Straight-line winds, when associated with a thunderstorm, are most
frequently found with the gust front. These winds originate as downdraft air reaches the ground and
rapidly spreads out, becoming strong horizontal flow.
Windstorm History in Scott County
Scott County frequently experiences winds blowing at over 50 knots. According to NCDC records
there have been 133 thunderstorm wind events reported between 1950 and September 2015, with wind
speeds of up to 90 knots. These winds can inflict damage to buildings and in some cases overturn high-
profile vehicles.
The most recent severe wind and hail storms in Scott County are shown in Figure 10.
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Figure 10. Most Recent Severe Wind and Hail Storms in Scott County
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Windstorms and Climate Change
Lack of high-quality long-term data sets make assessment of changes in wind speeds very difficult
(Kunkel, et al., 2013). One analysis generally found no evidence of significant changes in wind speed
distribution. Other trends in severe storms, including the numbers of hurricanes and the intensity and
frequency of tornadoes, hail, and damaging thunderstorm winds are uncertain. Since the impact of more
frequent or intense storms can be larger than the impact of average temperature, climate scientists are
actively researching the connections between climate change and severe storms (National Climate
Assessment Development Advisory Committee, 2013).
Lightning
Lightning typically occurs as a by-product of a thunderstorm. In only a few millionths of a second, the air
near a lightning strike is heated to 50,000° F, a temperature hotter than the surface of the sun.
The hazard posed by lightning is significant. High winds, rainfall, and a darkening cloud cover are the
warning signs for possible cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. While many lightning casualties happen at
the beginning of an approaching storm, more than half of lightning deaths occur after a thunderstorm has
passed. Lightning has been known to strike more than 10 miles from the storm in an area with clear sky
above.
Lightning strikes the ground approximately 25 million times each year in the U.S. According to the
NWS, the chance of an individual in the U.S. being killed or injured by lightning during a given year is 1 in
240,000 (NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory, n.d.).
Lightning is the most dangerous and frequently encountered weather hazard that most people in the
United States experience annually. Lightning is the second most frequent killer in the U.S., behind floods
and flash floods, with nearly 100 deaths and 500 injuries annually. The lightning current can branch off to
strike a person from a tree, fence, pole, or other tall object. In addition, an electrical current may be
conducted through the ground to a person after lightning strikes a nearby tree, antenna, or other tall
object. The current may also travel through power lines, telephone lines, or plumbing pipes to damage
property or cause fires.
Lightning History in Scott County
The NCDC has recorded 4 lightning events in Scott County, resulting in one injury in 1996. No deaths
were reported.
Lightning and Climate Change
The projected possible intensity and frequency of tornadoes, hail, and damaging thunderstorm winds,
the conditions associated with lightning, are uncertain (National Climate Assessment Development
Advisory Committee, 2013). Severe rain events are becoming more common and may include an
additional risk of lightning.
Hail
Hailstorms are a product of severe thunderstorms. Hail is formed when strong updrafts within the
storm carry water droplets above the freezing level, where they remain suspended and continue to
grow larger, until their weight can no longer be supported by the winds. Hailstones can vary in size,
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depending on the strength of the updraft. The NWS uses the following descriptions when estimating hail
sizes: pea size is ¼-inch, marble size is ½-inch, dime size is ¾-inch, quarter size is 1-inch, golf ball size is
1 ¾-inches, and baseball size is 2 ¾-inches. Individuals who serve as volunteer “storm spotters” for the
NWS are located throughout the state, and are instructed to report hail dime size (¾-inch) or greater.
Hailstorms can occur throughout the year; however, the months of maximum hailstorm frequency are
typically between May and August. Although hailstorms rarely cause injury or loss of life, they can cause
significant property damage.
Hail History in Scott County
Hail is a particular concern in Scott County due to the damage it can inflict on agriculture. Table 20
shows storms producing hail greater than 1 inch diameter in Scott County.
Table 20. Storms producing hail of greater than 1 inch diameter in Scott County, 1950-September 2015
Date
Hail
Size
(inches)
Injuries
Date
Hail
Size
(inches)
Injuries
Date
Hail
Size
(inches)
Injuries
6/29/2015 1.5 0 8/24/2006 1.75 0 8/15/1997 1.75 0
6/22/2015 1.75 0 8/24/2006 2.75 0 8/15/1997 1.75 0
7/7/2014 1.75 0 8/24/2006 1.75 0 7/13/1997 1.75 0
6/17/2012 1.75 0 8/24/2006 4.25 0 7/13/1997 1.75 0
5/29/2008 1.75 0 8/24/2006 3 0 7/1/1997 2 0
8/13/2007 1.5 0 8/24/2006 1.75 0 7/1/1997 1.25 0
7/3/2007 1.75 0 8/24/2006 1.75 0 6/28/1997 2 0
6/20/2007 1.75 0 6/24/2006 1.5 0 6/30/1994 1.75 0
6/20/2007 1.25 0 8/9/2005 1.75 0 6/30/1994 1.75 0
6/20/2007 1.75 0 7/14/2003 1.25 0 8/1/1992 1.75 0
6/20/2007 2.75 0 6/11/2001 1.75 0 5/30/1985 1.75 0
6/20/2007 1.5 0 6/6/1999 1.75 0 4/20/1985 1.75 0
6/20/2007 1.75 0 6/5/1999 3 0 4/29/1981 1.75 0
6/20/2007 1.75 0 6/5/1999 2.75 0 8/19/1980 1.75 0
6/20/2007 1.75 0 6/26/1998 1.75 0 5/23/1977 1.75 0
8/24/2006 3 0 5/15/1998 1.75 0 7/29/1973 2.5 0
8/24/2006 3 0 5/15/1998 2 0 7/17/1956 1.75 0
8/24/2006 1.75 0 8/15/1997 1.75 0 6/19/1956 3 0
Source: National Climatic Data Center
Hail and Climate Change
According to the Federal Advisory Committee Draft National Climate Assessment (NCA), trends in
severe storms, including the numbers of hurricanes and the intensity and frequency of tornadoes, hail,
and damaging thunderstorm winds are uncertain. Since the impact of more frequent or intense storms
can be larger than the impact of average temperature, climate scientists are actively researching the
connections between climate change and severe storms (National Climate Assessment Development
Advisory Committee, 2013).
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The occurrence of very heavy precipitation has increased in Minnesota in recent decades and future
projections also indicate this will continue (International Climate Adaptation Team, 2013). While it is
unknown if this precipitation will occur during severe storms that produce hail, the possibility has not
been ruled out.
Vulnerability
Summer storms affect Scott County each year, so there is a 100% probability that the county and its
jurisdictions will be affected. According to the 64-year NCDC record, there is a 52% chance of a
significant hailstorm any year in Scott County and a 30% chance in each year that there will be a
hailstorm that produces hail greater than 1 inch in size.
The county has experienced tornadoes in 8 of the 64 years on record. According to these statistics,
there is a 12.5% chance of a tornado affecting Scott County each year. The magnitude of summer
storms each year is unpredictable and within Scott County the vulnerability of jurisdictions to summer
storms does not vary geographically. The vulnerability of each jurisdiction to severe summer storms has
not changed due to any development in the last 5 years.
Severe Summer Storms and Electrical Outages
According to NOAA data, the natural hazards that caused the greatest overall property loss in
Minnesota between 1996 and 2014 were thunderstorms and lightning, at $86.3 million per year. The
state also experienced 23 electric transmission outages from 1992 to 2009, 5 of which were due to heat
waves and thunderstorms. On average, the number of people affected annually by all electric outages
during 2008 to 2013 in Minnesota was 449,995, with a high of 1,460,810 in 2011 (U.S. Department of
Energy, 2015). Figure 11 below shows the seasonality of electric outages by month for the years 2008-
2013, and Figure 12 shows the causes of outages in the state between 2008 and 2013, with the largest
cause being weather/falling trees.
Figure 11. Electric Utility Reported Power Outages by Month (2008-2013)
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Figure 12. Causes of Electric-Utility Reported Outages (2008-2013)
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
Stormwater Ordinance – Scott County maintains a stormwater ordinance.
SKYWARN Program – Scott County participates in SKYWARN. These volunteers help keep their local
communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to their local National
Weather Service office.
Severe Weather Awareness Week – Scott County helps promote and participates in the National Weather
Service’s “Severe Weather Awareness Week” held in April each year. The event seeks to educate
residents on the dangers of severe summer storms and highlights the importance of preparing for severe
weather before it strikes.
Emergency Operations Plan – Scott County maintains an Emergency Operations Plan, which is designed as
a guide for emergency operations. It is intended to assist key county/city officials and emergency
organizations to carry out their responsibilities for the protection of life and property under a wide
range of emergency conditions, including debris clearance.
4.4.2 Flash Flood and Riverine Flood
Flooding is a significant natural hazard throughout the United States. The type, magnitude, and severity
of flooding are functions of the amount and distribution of precipitation over a given area, the rate at
which precipitation infiltrates the ground, the geometry and hydrology of the catchment, and flow
dynamics and conditions in and along the river channel. Upstream floods, also called flash floods, occur
in the upper parts of drainage basins and are generally characterized by periods of intense rainfall over a
short duration. These floods arise with very little warning and often result in locally intense damage, and
sometimes loss of life, due to the high energy of the flowing water. Flood waters can snap trees, topple
buildings, and easily move large boulders or other structures. Six inches of rushing water can upend a
person; another 18 inches might carry off a car. Generally, upstream floods cause damage over relatively
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localized areas, but they can be quite severe. Urban flooding is a type of upstream flood, which involves
the overflow of storm drain systems and can be the result of inadequate drainage combined with heavy
rainfall or rapid snowmelt. Upstream or flash floods can occur at any time of the year in Minnesota, but
they are most common in the spring and summer. 14 flash floods have been recorded in Scott County
since 1997.
Downstream floods, sometimes called riverine floods, refer to floods on large rivers at locations with
large upstream catchments. Downstream floods are typically associated with precipitation events that
are of relatively long duration and occur over large areas. Flooding on small tributary streams may be
limited, but the contribution of increased runoff may result in a large flood downstream. The lag time
between precipitation and the flood peak is much longer for downstream floods than for upstream
floods, generally providing ample warning for people to move to safe locations and, to some extent,
secure some property against damage.
Nationwide, floods caused 4,586 deaths from 1959 to 2005 while property and crop damage averaged
nearly $8 billion per year (in 2011 dollars) from 1981-2011 (Georgakakos, et al., 2014).
During the past several decades, agencies have used the “100-year floodplain” as the design standard for
projects funded by the federal government. However, today floods of that magnitude are occurring far
more often than once per century (Natural Resources Defence Council, 2015). In recognition of
increasing risks, in January of 2015 the President issued an executive order that updates flood protection
standards that guide federally-funded projects in or near floodplains or along coastlines. These new
standards require federally-funded projects to either build 2 feet above the 100-year flood elevation for
standard projects and three feet above for critical buildings like hospitals and evacuation centers; or
build to the 500-year flood elevation (The White House, 2015).
Flood History in Scott County
The heavy rains of August 18-20, 2007 resulted in major flood damage throughout southeastern
Minnesota, including Scott County. A 24-hour rainfall record was broken in the state, with over 15
inches falling near Hokah in Houston County. Hundreds of homes and businesses were impacted, and
reports of stream flooding, urban flooding, mudslides, and road closures were numerous throughout
southern Minnesota.
On June 28, 1998 heavy rainfall resulted in the severe flooding of Sand Creek in the town of Jordan,
described as the worst flooding since 1963. 2 bridges were washed out. Because of the rapid response
of volunteers and emergency personnel in erecting a wall with 38,000 sandbags, flooding damage was
minimized. The Jordan NWS cooperative observer reported 6.80 inches of rain between the 24th and
the 27th with over 4 inches falling on the 26th. Members of the steering committee in 2016 continue to
note the potential harm of Sand Creek flooding in Jordan, but that USACE studies have not found cost-
effective solutions.
Flash flooding was widespread on October 4, 2005. Streets and residential basements flooded and water
retention ponds overflowed their walls in Shakopee. Several gravel alleys and streets were washed out.
A classroom had to be relocated at the Sweeney Elementary School when it sustained water damage
from the flooding.
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Spring flooding in 2010 resulted in the Highway 101 Bridge over the Minnesota River in Shakopee
closing. The NCDC reported $400,000 in property damage. In late November of 2015, a new County
Road 101 bridge opened between Scott and Carver counties. The former bridge was underwater 4
times between 2010 and 2015, with resulting closures lasting from a few days to a several weeks. Its
new replacement is built above the 100-year floodplain (Star Tribune, 2015).
On July 13, 2013 a flash flood occurred in Shakopee resulting in $500,000 in property damage.
9 of the 10 FEMA disaster declarations in Scott County have included flooding. The most recent disaster
declaration occurred in the summer of 2014, due to flooding, winds, storms, landslides and mudslides.
According to NCDC data, the flood resulted in a total of $9 million in property damage. Scott County
received over $2.5 million in public assistance from FEMA.
The June 2014 flood resulted in landslides, washed
out roads in Shakopee (Figure 13), Blakeley, Prior
Lake and Belle Plaine, and record high levels on
the Minnesota River (Belle Plaine Herald, 2015).
Flooding also created farm field gullies, washed-
out culverts, and stream bank erosion (Shakopee
Valley News, 2015). Homeowners in low-lying
areas and close to Prior Lake had to canoe to
their homes in some cases. Residents in the
Watersedge Trail neighborhood placed 10,000
sandbags in 3 hours with the help of 300
volunteers. Prior Lake shattered records when it
reached nearly 907 feet in July – a no-wake restriction resulted for most of the boating season (Carlson,
2015). One house was estimated to be surrounded by up to 3,000 sandbags. One potential danger with
sandbags, however, is high winds can create waves that crest the wall and knock it over (Blume, 2014).
Figure 14. Valleyfair Floodwaters, Shakopee, 2014 (KARE-Sky 11, 2014)
The NCDC reported that mudslides in Blakeley
closed train tracks in the area, impacting Union
Pacific and Canadian Pacific rail operations.
Highways 6, 41, and 101 were closed due to
high water levels on the Minnesota River. The
entire town of Blakeley was evacuated due to
the high river levels. Getting in and out of town
became nearly impossible due to fallen trees and
damaged roads (McDonough, 2014). Landslides
and mudslides also occurred around Blakeley
(see Section 4.4.8 Landslides and Soil Erosion).
Figure 13. Flood Damage on County Road 16, Shakopee, June 27, 2014 (Noess, 2014)
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The township of Louisville, north of Jordan and west of Prior Lake, had 2 homes surrounded by
floodwaters during the height of the flood, and Highway 169 provided the only access from Scott
County. In Shakopee, 3 rides were shut down at Valleyfair due to floodwaters that spilled into the park
and across its parking lots (Figure 14).
Table 21 below lists Scott County’s historical floods from 1997-September 2015 as recorded by the
NCDC. Although no deaths or injuries were recorded with these floods, property damage from 6 of the
floods resulted in over $11 million in losses.
Table 21. Scott County Historical Floods, 1997-September 2015
Location or
County Date Type Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
Belle Plaine 6/19/2014 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Blakeley 6/18/2014 Flood 0 0 $9,000,000
Shakopee 7/13/2013 Flash Flood 0 0 $500,000
St Patrick 3/21/2011 Flood 0 0 0
Belle Plaine 8/13/2010 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Shakopee 6/26/2010 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Blakeley 6/26/2010 Flash Flood 0 0 $50,000
Prior Lake 6/26/2010 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Shakopee 3/20/2010 Flood 0 0 $400,000
Shakopee 3/19/2010 Flood 0 0 0
St Patrick 3/17/2010 Flood 0 0 0
Deer Park 3/13/2010 Flood 0 0 0
Jordan 3/12/2010 Flood 0 0 0
Shakopee 8/8/2009 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Jordan 3/19/2007 Flood 0 0 $900,000
Jordan 6/16/2006 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Scott County 10/4/2005 Flood 0 0 0
Scott County 10/4/2005 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Scott County 9/4/2005 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Scott County 8/3/2002 Flash Flood 0 0 $200,000
Scott County 5/1/2001 Flood 0 0 0
Scott County 4/1/2001 Flood 0 0 0
Savage 8/22/1998 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Scott County 6/28/1998 Flood 0 0 0
Belle Plaine 7/25/1997 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Prior Lake 7/22/1997 Flash Flood 0 0 0
Scott County 5/1/1997 Flood 0 0 0
Scott County 4/1/1997 Flood 0 0 0
Scott County 3/15/1997 Flood 0 0 0
Source: National Climatic Data Center
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Advanced Hydrologic Prediction
Service provides information from gauge locations at points along various rivers across the United
States. One USGS gauging station is located in the county near Jordan on the Minnesota River. Its flood
crest data for the top 10 gauge heights is recorded in Table 22 below.
Table 22. Historical Flood Crests for USGS gauging station on the Minnesota River near Jordan
Date Gauge
Height (feet)
Stream flow
(cfs)
4/11/1965 33.89 117,000
6/24/1993 33.52 92,200
6/25/2014 33.25 76,600
4/18/2001 33.11 87,100
9/30/2010 33.07 74,700
4/14/1969 32.85 84,600
4/12/1997 32.24 82,300
3/28/2011 31.81 72,300
4/16/1952 28.31 60,600
4/11/1951 28.00 64,100
Vulnerability and Hazus-MH Hazard Analysis
Hazus-MH was used to estimate the damages incurred for a 100-year flood in Scott County using a 10-
meter DEM (digital elevation model) to create a flood depth grid from a digital Q3 (digitized paper flood
insurance rate map).
Scott County-specific building data was sourced from parcel tax databases and building location point
databases, including building valuations and occupancy class. Building counts were aggregated from the
individual parcel records to the relevant census administrative boundaries. There are an estimated
47,321 buildings in the region with a total replacement value (excluding contents) of $11.3 billion (2010
dollars). Approximately 93% of the buildings (and 77% of the building value) are associated with
residential housing. Using the Scott County updated general building stock, the Hazus model reported
an estimated 361 buildings will be at least moderately damaged. This is over 58% of the total number of
buildings in the scenario. There are an estimated 78 buildings that will be completely destroyed.
The total economic loss estimated for the flood is $140 million dollars, which represents 6% of the total
replacement value of the scenario buildings. Building losses are broken into 2 categories: direct building
losses and business interruption losses. Direct building losses are the estimated costs to repair or
replace the damage caused to the building and its contents. Business interruption losses are associated
with inability to operate a business because of the damage sustained during the flood. Business
interruption losses also include the temporary living expenses for those people displaced from their
homes because of the flood. The total building-related losses in the Hazus model was $139 million
dollars. 1% of the estimated losses were related to business interruption in the region. Residential
occupancies made up 56% of the total loss.
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The reported building counts should be interpreted as degrees of loss rather than an exact number of
buildings exposed to flooding. These numbers were derived from aggregate building inventories which
are assumed to be dispersed evenly across census blocks. Hazus-MH requires that a predetermined
amount of square footage of a typical building sustain damage in order to produce a damaged building
count. If only a minimal amount of damage to buildings is predicted, it is possible to see zero damaged
building counts while also seeing economic losses. The total estimated number of damaged buildings,
total building losses, and estimated total economic losses are shown in Table 23. The distribution of
economic losses for Scott County is depicted in Figure 15.
Table 23. Scott County Total Economic Loss from 100-Year Flood
General
Occupancy
Estimated
Total
Buildings
Total
Damaged
Buildings
Total
Building
Exposure
(In $1000s)
Total
Economic
Loss (In
$1000s)
Building
Loss (In
$1000s)
Agricultural 1,157 0 $206,273 $5,461 $1,754
Commercial 1,105 7 $589,815 $10,438 $2,496
Education 55 0 $573,101 $3,385 $563
Government 429 2 $539,024 $8,983 $1,630
Industrial 466 14 $551,664 $30,507 $7,247
Religious/Non-
Profit 102 0 $122,966 $2,071 $302
Residential 44,007 415 $8,667,064 $78,885 $55,478
Total 47,321 438 $11,249,907 $139,730 $69,470
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Figure 15. Distribution of Estimated Economic Loss for Scott County in 100-Year Flood
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Census blocks of concern should be reviewed in more detail to determine the actual percentage of
facilities that fall within the flood hazard areas. The aggregate losses reported in this study may be
overstated because values are distributed evenly in a census block. The 5 census blocks showing the
highest estimated loss values are shown in Table 24, with their spatial extents shown in
Figure 16, Figure 17, Figure 18, Figure 19, and Figure 20.
Table 24. Scott County Census Blocks with the Greatest Estimated Losses in the 100-Year Floodplain
Census Block
Number
Total
Estimated
Loss
City
271390802011003 $13,226,000 Savage
271390809052004 $6,343,000 Prior Lake
271390809061005 $5,109,000 Prior Lake
271390809032014 $4,687,000 Prior Lake
271390803012005 $4,476,000 Shakopee
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Figure 16. Census Block #271390802011003 and 100-Year Floodplain in Savage
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Figure 17. Census Block #271390809052004 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake
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Figure 18. Census Block #271390809061005 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake
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Figure 19. Census Block #271390809032014 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake
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Figure 20. Census Block #271390803012005 and 100-Year Floodplain in Shakopee
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Hazus-MH Essential Facility Loss Analysis
Essential facilities encounter the same impacts as other buildings within the flood boundary: structural
failure, extensive water damage to the facility, and loss of facility functionality (i.e. a damaged police
station will no longer be able to serve the community). One of the essential facilities (care facilities, fire
stations, police stations, and schools) included in the Hazus-MH analysis falls within the flood boundary:
the Savage Fire Department (Station 1), with the model predicting “at least moderate” damage in
addition to loss of use (Table 25 and Figure 21).
Table 25. Scott County Essential Facilities within estimated 100-Year Flood Boundary
Type Name Site Address City
Fire Station Savage Fire Department (Station 1) 12305 Quentin Ave Savage
Figure 21. Savage Essential Facility in 100-Year Floodplain
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Hazus-MH Shelter Requirement Analysis
Hazus-MH estimates the number of households that are expected to be displaced from their homes due
to the flood and the associated potential evacuation. Hazus-MH also estimates those displaced people
that may require accommodations in temporary public shelters. The model estimates 996 households
may be displaced due to the flood. Displacement includes households evacuated from within or very
near to the inundated area. Of these, the model estimates 1,812 people (out of a total population of
129,928) may seek temporary shelter in public shelters.
Hazus-MH Debris Generation Analysis
Hazus estimates the amount of debris that may be generated by the flood. The model breaks debris into
3 general categories: 1) Finishes (dry wall, insulation, etc.), 2) Structural (wood, brick, etc.) and 3)
Foundations (concrete slab, concrete block, rebar, etc.). This distinction is made because of the different
types of material handling equipment required to handle the debris.
The model estimates that a total of 24,072 tons of debris would be generated. Of the total amount,
Finishes composes 36% of the total and Structural composes 37% of the total. If the debris tonnage is
converted into an estimated number of truckloads, it would require 963 truckloads (@25 tons/truck) to
remove the debris generated by the flood.
Flooding and Climate Change
As Minnesota’s climate changes, the quantity and character of precipitation is changing. Average
precipitation has increased in the Midwest since 1900, with more increases in recent years. The Midwest
has seen a 45% increase in very heavy precipitation (defined as the heaviest 1% of all daily events) from
1958 to 2011 (National Climate Assessment Development Advisory Committee, 2013). This
precipitation change has led to amplified magnitudes of flooding. Increased precipitation may also show
seasonal changes, trending toward wetter springs and drier summers and falls. An example of a recent
year with this character was 2012, when many MN counties were eligible for federal disaster assistance
for drought, while others were eligible for flooding, and 7 were eligible for both in the same year
(Seeley, 2013). In 2007, 24 Minnesota counties received drought designation, while 7 counties were
declared flood disasters. In 2012, 55 Minnesota counties received federal drought designation at the
same time 11 counties declared flood emergencies. In addition, the yearly frequency of the largest
storms – those with 3 inches or more of rainfall in a single day – has more than doubled in just over 50
years. In the past decade, such dramatic rains have increased by more than 7% (MN Environmental
Quality Board, 2014).
Southeastern Minnesota has experienced three 1000-year floods in the past decade: in September 2004,
August 2007, and September 2010 (Meador, 2013). The 2004 flood occurred when parts of south-
central Minnesota received over 8 inches of precipitation. Faribault and Freeborn counties received over
10 inches in 36 hours. The deluge led to numerous reports of stream flooding, urban flooding,
mudslides, and road closures (MN DNR, 2004). During the 2007 event, 15.10 inches fell in 24 hours in
Houston County, the largest 24-hour rainfall total ever recorded by an official National Weather Service
reporting location. The previous Minnesota record was 10.84 inches in 1972. The resulting flooding
from the 2007 rainfall caused 7 fatalities (MN DNR, 2007). In September 2010, a storm on the 22-23rd
resulted in more than 6 inches of rain falling over 5,000 square miles in southern Minnesota. Rainfall
totals of more than 8 inches were reported in portions of 10 counties. The heavy rain, falling on soils
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already sodden from a wet summer, led to numerous reports of major rural and urban flooding. For
many monitoring locations in southern Minnesota, stream discharge resulting from the deluge was the
highest ever seen during an autumn flood (Minnesota Climatology Working Group, 2010).
June 2014 was the wettest month on record in Minnesota, with a state-averaged rainfall of 8.03 inches.
This broke the previous record of 7.32 inches, which occurred in both July 1897 and June 1914. Rainfall
totals for much of the state ranked above the 95th percentile when compared with the historical record;
in some cases the totals tripled that of the historical rainfall average for June. Scott County received
between 10-12 inches of rain during June 2014 (MN DNR, 2014). A presidential disaster declaration was
declared due to the severe storms, winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides (DR-4182), which included
37 Minnesota counties and 3 Indian Reservations.
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
Watershed Management Organizations – Each Watershed Management Organization in the county has
some type of technical assistance and cost share/incentive program that provides assistance to
landowners for managing conservation issues (including controlling or fixing erosion, practices that
moderate runoff, or practices that build resiliency) on private lands. These programs provide ways to fix
things and mitigate or increase resiliency on a small individual landowner scale.
Local Water Management Plan – Each city in the county has a Local Water Management Plan and the
county has one for unincorporated areas. There are also 4 Water Management Organizations with
jurisdiction over different parts of the County. Each has a state-approved Comprehensive Water
Resources Management Plan.
No-Wake Ordinance – Scott County has a no-wake ordinance for Prior Lake and McMahon Lake to
protect shorelines during high-water periods.
Floodplain Ordinance – Scott County maintains a floodplain ordinance.
Stormwater Ordinance – Scott County maintains a stormwater ordinance.
School Closings – All school districts within Scott County have a school closing policy and
communications plan in place if inclement weather or temperatures create a hazardous situation for
students or staff.
Blakeley Township – The township supports Scott County’s erosion control and natural resource
protection. The township also supports removing homes in the floodplain and the avoidance of building
homes on bluffs, and has engaged in several rip rap projects.
4.4.3 Severe Winter Storms – Blizzards, Ice Storms
Blizzards are storms that contain heavy snowfall, strong winds, and cold temperatures. The combination
of these elements creates blinding snow with near zero visibility, deep snowdrifts, and life-threatening
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wind chill temperatures. Blizzards are the most dramatic and destructive of all winter storms that occur
within Scott County, and are generally characterized as storms bearing large amounts of snow
accompanied by strong winds. They have the ability to completely immobilize travel in large areas and
can be life-threatening to humans and animals in their path. According to the National Weather Service
(NWS), there is no fixed temperature requirement for blizzard conditions, but the life-threatening
nature of low temperatures in combination with blowing snow and poor visibility increases dramatically
when temperatures fall below 20° F. Blizzards typically occur between October and April; however,
they occur most frequently from early November to late March.
The greatest numbers of blizzards historically
have occurred in the months of January,
followed by March and November,
respectively. Scott County, along with all areas
of Minnesota, is susceptible to blizzards.
Damages from blizzards can range from human
and livestock deaths to significant snow
removal costs. Stranded drivers can make
uninformed decisions, such as leaving the car
to walk in conditions that put them at risk.
Because of the blinding potential of heavy
snowstorms, drivers are also at risk of collisions with snowplows or other road traffic. Drivers and
homeowners without emergency plans and kits are vulnerable to the life-threatening effects of heavy
snow storms such as power outages, cold weather, and inability to travel, communicate, obtain goods or
reach their destinations. Heavy snow loads can cause structural damage, particularly in areas where
there are no building codes or where residents live in manufactured home parks. The frequency of
structural fires tends to increase during heavy snow events, primarily due to utility disruptions and the
use of alternative heating methods by residents.
Between the years of 1975 and 1991, there were 49 deaths associated with blizzards statewide, or an
average of 3 deaths per year. Deaths attributable to blizzards have dropped in recent years, primarily
due to increased weather awareness and warning capabilities across the state. The economic costs of
winter storms are generally not recorded by the NCDC; however, a winter storm in November 2001
resulted in property damage of $500,000.
Ice storms are described as occasions when damaging accumulations of ice occur due to freezing rain.
The terms freezing rain and freezing drizzle warn the public that a coating of ice is expected on the
ground and other exposed surfaces. Heavy accumulations of ice can bring down trees, electrical wires,
telephone poles and lines, and communication towers.
Communications and power can be disrupted for days while utility companies work to repair extensive
damage. Ice forming on exposed objects generally ranges from a thin glaze to coatings more than 1 inch
thick. Even small accumulations of ice on sidewalks, streets, and highways may cause extreme hazards to
Scott County motorists and pedestrians. Sleet does not stick to trees and wires, but sleet of sufficient
Figure 22. Armistice Day Blizzard, 1940
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thickness does cause hazardous driving conditions. Heavy sleet is a relatively rare occurrence, defined as
an accumulation of ice pellets covering the ground to a depth of ½-inch or more.
Ice and sleet storms typically occur from October through April. The NWS notes that over 85% of ice
storm-related deaths are the result of traffic accidents. According to the NCDC, 2 ice storms occurred
in the county in 1996 and 1 in 1998, but no deaths or injuries were reported.
Observing winter storm watches and warnings and adequate preparation can lessen the impact of
blizzard events in Minnesota. Technical advances made in transportation, including safer vehicles and
improved construction and maintenance of roads, have also contributed to the decline in deaths related
to blizzards. Historical estimates of dollar losses associated with blizzards were not available for the
purposes of this analysis. However, costs incurred by state and local government for snow removal
associated with disaster declaration DR-1158 (January 1997) totaled over $27,300,000 dollars. Blizzards
rank 9th out of the 10 natural hazards economically impacting Minnesota according to the statewide risk
analysis. The chance that another winter storm affecting Scott County will occur is highly probable.
Severe Winter Storm History in Scott County
The total of notable events defined as heavy snows, blizzards, winter weather, ice storms and winter
storms in Scott County recorded by the NCDC for the period from 1996 to September 2015 is 64. An
overview of some of the most notable winter storm events can be found in Table 26 below.
Table 26. Notable Winter Weather Events in Scott County
Date Type Cost Deaths Injuries Description
December 2012 Winter
Storm 0 0 0
Snow developed across the county on
December 8th. The snow became heavier
toward morning, with heavier bands of snow
between 8 am and 3 pm. By early evening,
totals ranged from 10 to 14 inches across
the county.
December 2010 Blizzard 0 0 0
Snowfall amounts averaged 18 inches across
the county, along with whiteout conditions
in the southern part which caused plows to
be pulled off the road for several hours.
December 2009 Blizzard 0 0 0
The local county highway department
reported white-out conditions for several
hours across Scott County. Wind speeds
increased to 25-35 mph, with gusts of 40
mph. This created blizzard conditions that
continued until winds subsided during the
early afternoon. Total snowfall amounts
ranged from 5 to 7 inches across the county.
Severe Winter Storms and Climate Change
Historically, winter storms have had a large impact on public safety in Minnesota. This will continue, with
a possible increase in snowstorm frequency and annual total snowfall. Winter weather is often a cause
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of power outages. Pressures on energy use, reduced reliability of services, potential outages and the
potential rise in household costs for energy are major climate change risks to public health.
According to the 2015 Minnesota Weather Almanac, a recent study of seasonal snowfall records across
the state from 1890-2000 showed that 41 of 46 climate stations recorded an increase in average annual
snowfall, by as much as 10 inches. Higher snowfall levels can result in greater runoff potential during
spring snow melt, and many watersheds in Minnesota have shown more consistent measures of high-
volume flows during spring, often at or above flood stage (Seeley M. , 2015).
Vulnerability
The number of heavy snowfall years for the Midwest has fluctuated between 1900 and 2006. The
periods of 1900-1920 and 1960-1985 had numerous years with snowfall totals over the 90th percentile.
In the past 3 decades, the number of heavy seasonal snowfall totals has been much lower. Despite these
generally lower seasonal snowfall totals, some areas of the Midwest have still experienced significant
snow totals in the most recent decade. The 100-year linear trends based on decadal values show that
the upper Midwest had statistically significant (1% level) upward linear trends in snowstorm frequency
from 1901 to 2000 (Kunkel, et al., 2013).
Winter storms affect Scott County each year, so there is a 100% probability that the county and its
jurisdictions will be affected annually. The amount of snow and ice, number of blizzard conditions, and
days of sub-zero temperatures each year are unpredictable and within Scott County the vulnerability of
jurisdictions to winter storms does not vary geographically. Citizens living in climates such as these must
always be prepared for situations that put their lives or property at risk. It is not always the size of the
storm or the depth of the cold, but an unprepared individual with a vehicle breakdown or unmaintained
garage that are at risk. Rural citizens are more vulnerable to issues with deep snow. The vulnerability of
each jurisdiction to severe winter storms has not changed due to any development in the last 5 years.
Severe Winter Storms and Electrical Outages
The leading cause of electric outages in Minnesota during 2008 to 2013 was Weather/Falling Trees.
Between 2008 and 2013, the greatest number of electric outages in Minnesota occurred during the
month of March (U.S. Department of Energy, 2015).
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
School Closings – All school districts within Scott County have a school closing policy and
communications plan in place if inclement weather or temperatures create a hazardous situation for
students or staff.
Winter Hazard Awareness Week – Scott County helps promote and participates in the National Weather
Service’s “Winter Hazard Awareness Week” held in November each year. The event seeks to educate
residents on the dangers of winter weather and how to properly deal with it.
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Warning Sirens – Scott County has several warning sirens.
4.4.4 Extreme Cold
Winter in Scott County can be a brutal time, and especially dangerous for disabled citizens and outdoor
workers. Record temperature lows and arctic-like wind chills can cause cold-related illnesses such as
frostbite and hypothermia, which can be deadly. Hypothermia is the greatest and most life-threatening
cold weather danger.
In Scott County cold winter weather can have severe or fatal impacts. Hypothermia occurs when the
core body temperature drops below 96° F. Anyone who is exposed to severe cold without enough
protection can develop hypothermia. Frostbite occurs when skin tissue and blood vessels are damaged
from exposure to temperatures below 32° F. It most commonly affects the toes, fingers, earlobes, chin,
cheeks, nose, and other body parts that are often left uncovered in cold temperatures. The NWS issues
“Extreme cold” warnings when it feels like -30° F or colder across a wide area for several hours.
Extreme cold watches are issued a day or two before the conditions are expected.
Medical costs related to extreme heat and cold can be enormous: in 2005 the total was $1.5 billion
nationwide, or more than $16,000 per patient (Union of Concerned Scientists, 2009).
Below zero temperatures occur almost every winter in Minnesota for a period of time. January is the
coldest month, with daytime highs averaging 20° F and nighttime lows averaging 2° F. However, these
averages do not tell the whole story. Maximum temperatures in January have been as high as 61° F and
minimums as low as 36° F below zero.
Extreme cold temperatures affect the county nearly every year. Extremely cold air settled over
Minnesota on January 31st of 1996, and remained entrenched through February 4th. A new record low
temperature for Minnesota was set in the town of Tower on February 2, 1996, at -60° F. Numerous
record low temperatures were set during the period at St. Cloud, Rochester and the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis/St. Paul set 3 new record low temperatures as well as recording the 2nd coldest day on
record on February 2, 1996. A mean temperature of -25° F was measured that day with a high of -17° F
and a low of -32° F in the Twin Cities. This was within 2 degrees of tying the all-time record low
temperature set in the Twin Cities and the coldest temperature recorded this century. Many central and
southern Minnesota locations set new record low temperatures the morning of the 2nd. The governor
closed all schools that day.
In February of 2014, nearly all of Minnesota was between 10-15° F colder than normal (1981-2010
period) (High Plains Regional Climate Center, 2014). The winter of 2013-2014 was the sixth coldest on
record in Minnesota (The Weather Channel, 2014), with schools in the Twin Cities canceling 5 times in
January due to dangerous wind chills. It was the coldest winter in the Twin Cities in 35 years, with an
average temperature for December-February of 9.7° F (MN DNR, 2014). Many areas in the state also
experienced higher than average precipitation through the winter and spring months.
Extreme Cold History in Scott County
January is the coldest month on average in Shakopee. The lowest temperature ever recorded there
occurred in 1951, when it fell to -43° F (Intellicast, 2015). According to the High Plains Regional Climate
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Center, the average minimum temperature in Jordan (from 1942-March 2013) for the month of January
is 3° F, with an average annual snowfall of 30” (High Plains Regional Climate Center, 2013).
The National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) recorded 3 extreme cold/wind chill events during the
winter of 2013-2014. No deaths or injuries were reported.
Extreme Cold and Climate Change
There is not yet any observable trend related to extreme cold events and climate change in Minnesota.
Cold temperatures have always been a part of Minnesota’s climate and extreme cold events will
continue. However, an increase in extreme precipitation or storm events such as ice storms as the
climate changes could lead to a higher risk of residents being exposed to cold temperatures during
power outages or other storm-related hazards during extreme cold.
Vulnerability
Extreme cold temperatures affect the county nearly every year. The amount of snow and ice, number of
blizzard conditions, and days of sub-zero temperatures each year are unpredictable
Within Scott County the risk of extreme cold does not vary geographically. Citizens living in climates
such as these must always be prepared for situations that put their lives or property at risk. It is not
always the depth of the cold, but an unprepared individual with a vehicle breakdown or unmaintained
garage that are at risk. Rural citizens not connected to city gas lines are more vulnerable to issues with
extreme cold. The vulnerability of each jurisdiction to extreme cold has not changed due to any
development in the last 5 years.
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
School Closings – All school districts within Scott County have a school closing policy and
communications plan in place if inclement weather or temperatures create a hazardous situation for
students or staff.
4.4.5 Extreme Heat
Humans need to maintain a constant body temperature if they are to stay healthy. Working in high
temperatures induces heat stress when more heat is absorbed into the body than can be dissipated out.
Heat illness such as prickly heat, fainting from heat exhaustion, or heat cramps are visible signs that
people are working in unbearable heat. In the most severe cases, the body temperature control system
breaks down altogether and body temperature rises rapidly. This is a heat stroke, which can be fatal.
The NWS issues a heat advisory when, during a 24-hour period, the temperature ranges from 105° F to
114° F during the day, and remains at or above 80° F at night.
Extreme heat events are linked to a range of illnesses, even death, and can exacerbate pre-existing
chronic conditions such as cardiovascular, respiratory, liver, and neurological diseases, endocrine
disorders, and renal disease or failure. Populations who are most vulnerable to extreme heat include
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persons over 65 or under 5 years old; living alone, without air-conditioning, or residing on the topmost
floor of a building; and with an income at or below the poverty line. People who are exposed to heat
because of recreational activities or job-related activities also are more vulnerable, including athletes,
construction workers, and landscape/agricultural workers (Adapting to Climate Change in Minnesota:
2013 Report of the Interagency Climate Adaptation Team, 2013).
Medical costs related to extreme heat and cold can be enormous: in 2005 the total was $1.5 billion
nationwide, or more than $16,000 per patient (Union of Concerned Scientists, 2009).
Extreme Heat History in Scott County
July is the hottest month on average in Shakopee. The highest temperature ever recorded there
occurred in 1988, when it rose to 107° F (Intellicast, 2015). According to the High Plains Regional
Climate Center, the average July maximum temperature (from 1942-March 2013) in Jordan was 82°F
(High Plains Regional Climate Center, 2013).
The National Climatic Data Center has recorded 2 instances of extreme heat in Scott County since
2010. They occurred in July of 2011 and August of 2013. No deaths or injuries were reported.
Extreme Heat and Climate Change
Minnesota’s average temperature has increased more than 1.5°F since recordkeeping began in 1895,
with increased warming happening in recent decades (International Climate Adaptation Team, 2013).
Annual temperatures in the Midwest have generally been well above the 1901-1960 average since the
late 1990s, with the decade of the 2000s being the warmest on record (Kunkel, et al., 2013). 7 of
Minnesota’s 10 warmest years occurred in the last 15 years. Projected increases are 2° F to 6° F more
by 2050 and 5° F to 10° F by 2100 (MN Environmental Quality Board, 2014). The Midwest has
experienced major heat waves and their frequency has increased over the last 6 decades (Perera, et al.,
2012). For the U.S., mortality increases 4% during heat waves compared with non-heat wave days
(Anderson & Bell, 2011). During July 2011, 132 million people across the U.S. were under a heat alert –
and on July 20 the majority of the Midwest experienced temperatures in excess of 100° F. Heat stress is
projected to increase as a result of climbing summer temperatures and humidity (Schoof, 2012). On July
19, 2011, Moorhead Minnesota set a new state record for the hottest heat index ever, at 134° F. That
same day, Moorhead also recorded a new state record for the highest dew point at 88. It was the
hottest, most humid spot on the planet that day (Douglas, 2011).
Recent statistics from NOAA show that there are more human fatalities each year due to heat waves
than from floods, lightning, tornadoes and winter storms. Many cities have responded by creating Heat
Wave Response Plans to ensure that those in marginal health without air conditioning can obtain the
relief and care they need, and the Minnesota Department of Health developed the Extreme Heat
Toolkit to help educate at-risk populations on how to reduce risks associated with heat waves (Seeley
M. , 2015).
Increasing temperatures impacts Minnesota’s agricultural industry. Agriculture is highly dependent on
specific climate conditions. As a result of increasing temperature, crop production areas may shift to
new regions of the state where the temperature range for growth and yield of those crops is optimal.
According to the National Climate Assessment, the Midwest growing season has lengthened by almost 2
weeks since 1950 due in large part to earlier timing of the last spring freeze. This trend is expected to
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continue. While a longer growing season may increase total crop production, other climate changes,
such as increased crop losses and soil erosion from more frequent and intense storms, and increases in
pests and invasive species, could outweigh this benefit. There may also be higher livestock losses during
periods of extreme heat and humidity. Losses of livestock from extreme heat lead to a challenge in the
disposal of animal carcasses. Currently there are only 2 rendering facilities in Minnesota available for
livestock disposal. If a rendering facility is not available, lost livestock must be composted on an
impervious surface. If losses are high, finding an impervious surface large enough is a challenge. In an
attempt to adapt to increased temperatures, livestock areas in Minnesota may shift farther north. As a
result of new livestock areas and the resulting manure production, farmers may transition to manure-
based fertilizer applications in areas where traditionally only commercial fertilizers have been used, with
accompanying environmental advantages and disadvantages (Adapting to Climate Change in Minnesota:
2013 Report of the Interagency Climate Adaptation Team, 2013). In order to minimize the detrimental
effects of heat stress on animal metabolism and weight gain, Minnesota farmers have also begun
redesigning and retrofitting dairy, hog, and poultry barns with better watering, feeding, and ventilation
systems (Seeley M. , 2015).
Vulnerability
Within Scott County the risk of extreme heat does not vary geographically. The vulnerability of each
jurisdiction to extreme heat has not changed due to any development in the last 5 years.
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
School Closings – All school districts within Scott County have a school closing policy and
communications plan in place if inclement weather or temperatures create a hazardous situation for
students or staff.
4.4.6 Drought
A drought refers to an extended period of deficient rainfall relative to the statistical mean for a region.
Drought can be defined according to meteorological, hydrological, socioeconomic, and agricultural
criteria. Meteorological drought is qualified by any significant deficit of precipitation. Hydrological
drought is manifest in noticeably reduced river and stream flow and critically low groundwater tables.
The term agricultural drought indicates an extended dry period that results in crop stress and harvest
reduction. Socioeconomic drought refers to the situation that occurs when water shortages begin to
affect people and their lives. It associates economic goods with the elements of meteorological,
agricultural, and hydrological drought. Many supplies of economic goods (e.g., water, food grains,
hydroelectric power) are greatly dependent on the weather. Due to natural variations in climate, water
supplies are high in some years but low in others. Fluctuating long-term climate variations make drought
difficult to predict.
Drought History in Scott County
National Climatic Data Center records show no droughts in Scott County. However, between 1974 and
1977 dry conditions caused low water levels in wells and record-low stream flows throughout the state.
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Late summer forest fires broke out and conflicts arose between domestic well owners and neighboring
high capacity well owners.
During the drought of 1987-1989 most crops were lost. The drought affected power production, the
forest products industry, public water supplies and fish & wildlife.
For a 3-month period from mid-July through mid-October 2003, a persistent weather pattern resulted
in extremely dry weather across Scott County. Precipitation totals were less than 6 inches. Rainfall
totals ranked among the lowest on record for many areas of south-central and southeastern Minnesota,
and a small portion of west-central Minnesota. Scott County was included in the 2003 U.S. Department
of Agriculture designation of 62 counties in Minnesota as primary agricultural disaster areas due to
drought.
The hazard rank for drought in Scott County is medium. A drought may not have a severe impact on
human life due to decreased water access; however the economic impact on farmers would be
significant. A drought would also have a detrimental impact on the local economy due to stunting
growth of agriculture crops and negative impacts on livestock. Extended drought conditions may also
make an area more prone to wildfire. Droughts can also be closely linked with insect infestation
(grasshoppers were well known during the 1988 drought). Trees may be lost due to lack of moisture. In
severe instances, a drought may cause wells to dry up entirely.
Drought and Climate Change
Droughts have been happening throughout Minnesota’s history and it is not yet clear how climate
change may impact this (International Climate Adaptation Team, 2013). While there was no apparent
change in drought duration in the Midwest over the past century (Dai, 2011), the average number of
days without precipitation is projected to increase in the future (National Climate Assessment
Development Advisory Committee, 2013).
Even in areas where precipitation does not decrease, projected higher air temperatures will cause
increased surface evaporation and plant water loss, leading to drier soils. As soil dries out, a larger
proportion of the incoming heat from the sun goes into heating the soil and adjacent air rather than
evaporating its moisture, resulting in hotter summers under drier climatic conditions (Mueller &
Seneviratne, 2012).
Across the nation, drought is affecting water supplies, as ground and surface water levels are increasingly
reduced due to growing consumption and withdrawal. These trends are expected to continue, with a
higher likelihood of water shortages (Georgakakos, et al., 2014).
In 2007, 24 Minnesota counties received drought designation, while 7 counties were declared flood
disasters. In 2012, 55 Minnesota counties received federal drought designation at the same time 11
counties declared flood emergencies (MN Environmental Quality Board, 2014).
As of May 2015, over 90% of Minnesota was undergoing severe or moderate drought, due to low snow
levels during the 2014-2015 winter and dry spring weather, with precipitation deficits totaling 3-6 inches
below average across much of the state since October 2014. Water levels on streams, lakes, and
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wetlands were below average, and wildfires were common during April of 2015. Blowing soil was also
reported due to high winds and the dried-out landscape (MN DNR, 2015).
Vulnerability
Jurisdictions in Scott County do not vary in their vulnerability to drought. The vulnerability of each
jurisdiction to drought has not changed due to any development in the last 5 years.
Plans and Programs in Place
Watershed Management Organizations – Each Watershed Management Organization in the county has
some type of technical assistance and cost share/incentive program that provides assistance to
landowners for managing conservation issues (including controlling or fixing erosion, practices that
moderate runoff, or practices that build resiliency) on private lands. These programs provide ways to fix
things and mitigate or increase resiliency on a small, individual landowner scale.
Local Water Management Plan – Each city in the county has a Local Water Management Plan and the
county has one for unincorporated areas. There are also 4 Water Management Organizations with
jurisdiction over different parts of the County. Each has a state-approved Comprehensive Water
Resources Management Plan.
4.4.7 Wildfire
A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire spreading through vegetative fuels, posing danger and destruction to
property. Wildfires can occur in undeveloped areas and spread to urban areas where structures and
other human developments are more concentrated. While some wildfires start by natural causes like
lightning, humans cause 4 out of every 5 wildfires. Debris burns, arson or carelessness are the leading
causes of wildfires. As a natural hazard, a wildfire is often the direct result of a lightning strike that may
destroy personal property and public land areas, especially on national and state forest lands. The
dangers from wildfire include the destruction of timber, property and wildlife, and injury or loss of life to
people living in the affected area or using the area for recreational facilities.
While wildfires are often viewed in a negative light, they are a naturally occurring part of the
environment. Wildfires are an important component of healthy forest and prairie ecology, and can be
beneficial by reducing dangerously high fuel levels and putting nutrients into the ground that spur new
growth. In addition, many flora species require fire for seed germination. However, as people settled
this country and began clearing land and building homes, roads, railroads, and campgrounds, new
artificial causes of wildfire emerged and their frequency and level of destruction increased.
Causes of wildfires vary from state to state. For example, in Florida, lightning ignites approximately half
of all wildfires, while in Minnesota lightning causes less than 5% of all wildfires. These variations are due
to climate, vegetation, topography, and weather. People burning debris cause most wildfires in
Minnesota. However, wildfires are also caused by vehicle exhaust, sparks from trains and heavy
equipment, camping, smoking, and lightning.
Topography affects the movement of air and fire over the ground surface. The slope and shape of
terrain can change the rate of speed at which the fire travels. Weather affects the probability of wildfire
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and has a significant effect on its behavior. Temperature, humidity and wind affect the severity and
duration of wildfires.
Homes threatened by wildfire are primarily those located in the “wildland-urban interface.” This is the
zone where homes and subdivisions have been located in wildland areas where natural wildfires can have
an impact. While wildfires are necessary for healthy ecosystems, they burn whatever fuel is in their path,
whether vegetation or buildings.
One of the most common causes of a home being damaged or destroyed is due to radiant heat. In a
wildfire, radiant heat is the heat given off by burning vegetation. The high temperatures of some wildfires
can cause the deck, siding, or roof of a home to ignite, because the fire was too near the home. Studies
in western wildfires have shown that approximately 85% of homes surviving a major wildfire had 30-50
feet of defensible space around them, coupled with fire-resistant roofing.
Approximately 1,600 wildfires occurred each year in Minnesota on average from 1976-2011 (MN DNR,
2011). Wildfires occur throughout the spring, summer and fall, however, most wildfires in Minnesota
take place in March, April, and May. During this period, much of the existing vegetation has been killed
due to winter temperatures and is dead, brown and combustible. Also, there is little green vegetation to
serve as a barrier for a moving wildfire.
Wildfire History in Scott County
Wildfire has been ranked as a medium risk by Scott County. Their occurrence is uncommon in the
county, and though brush fires occur occasionally, they are also rare. The last wildfire in Scott County
was in 2009.
The Minnesota DNR responded to 12 wildfires in Scott County between 1985 and April 2015, all of
which were human-caused, burning a total of 514 acres. These include fires not only on state lands, but
also rural private lands for which there is not another agency with primary responsibility. Wildfires that
are not included in this data are those that occur on federal and Native American lands, and those that
are responded to by local fire departments. The largest fire burned 144 acres between Savage and
Shakopee in 2009. Its cause was the burning of piled debris. Another large wildfire occurred in April of
2000, when 140 acres burned west of Savage. The cause was incendiary/arson. These fires, along with
areas of peat soil, are mapped in Figure 23. The DNR has not responded to any fires in Scott County
since 2009.
According to MN DNR data, there are 9,074 acres of peat in Scott County. Peat is partially decayed
plant matter found in ancient bogs and swamps. Minnesota has approximately 6 million acres of peatland,
the highest total acreage in the contiguous United States. Peat fires are deep-rooted fires that burn
underground, lasting for weeks, months, or even years. They can smolder during winter months beneath
the snow, surfacing again in the spring to burn above ground. Peat ignites when its moisture content is
low, and then it supports combustion rather than flame. Once started, combustion is persistent because
peat contains oxygen and needs little or no outside oxygen to continue burning. Peat’s insulating
qualities mean the fire loses little heat. As the peat dries, it becomes water repellent. These factors
result in long-lasting fires that require extensive operations to extinguish. However, peat fires have not
been an issue in Scott County.
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Figure 23. Wildfires by Acres Burned (1985-April 2015) and Peat Soil Areas in Scott County
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Wildfire and Climate Change
Temperatures are predicted to rise in the state, which could lead to more extreme heat events and
associated wildfire risks. As Minnesota’s climate changes, weather fluctuations between drought and
extreme rain events and increasing temperatures will result in changes to forest composition and/or
distribution. These fluctuations can lead to dry conditions that may cause increased fire risk in both
grassland and forest environments.
Vulnerability
Jurisdictions in Scott County do not vary in their vulnerability to wildfires. The vulnerability of each
jurisdiction to wildfire has not changed due to any development in the last 5 years.
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
4.4.8 Landslides and Soil Erosion
Erosion is the wearing away of land, such as the loss of a riverbank, beach, shoreline, or dune material. It
is measured as the rate of change in the position or displacement of a riverbank or shoreline over a
period of time. Short-term erosion typically results from periodic natural events, such as flooding,
hurricanes, storm surges, and windstorms, but may be intensified by human activities. Long-term erosion
is a result of multi-year impacts such as repetitive flooding, wave action, sea level rise, sediment loss,
subsidence, and climate change. Death and injury are not typically associated with erosion; however, it
can destroy buildings and infrastructure (FEMA, 2013).
The movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope by the force of gravity is considered a
landslide. They occur when the slope or soil stability changes from stable to unstable, which may be
caused by earthquakes, storms, volcanic eruptions, erosion, fire, or additional human-induced activities.
Slopes greater than 10 degrees are more likely to slide, as are slopes where the height from the top of
the slope to its toe is greater than 40 feet. Slopes are also more likely to fail if vegetative cover is low
and/or soil water content is high. Potential impacts include environmental disturbance, property and
infrastructure damage, and injuries or fatalities (FEMA, 2013).
Soil Erosion/Landslides History in Scott County
Some mudslides occurred with the flooding in August 2007 in Scott County, when soils were saturated
from prolonged and heavy rains.
Storms in June 2014 resulted in landslides, washed out roads in Shakopee, Blakeley, Prior Lake and Belle
Plaine, and record high levels on the Minnesota River (Belle Plaine Herald, 2015). Flooding also created
farm field gullies, washed-out culverts, and stream bank erosion (Shakopee Valley News, 2015). A
Presidential Disaster Declaration was declared (DR-4182) due to the landslides, mudslides, flooding,
winds, and severe storms.
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The NCDC reported that mudslides and
floodwaters cut off all access to the town of
Blakeley (Figure 24). This included train tracks that
impacted Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific rail
operations. Highways 6, 41, and 101 were closed
due to high water levels on the Minnesota River.
The entire town of Blakeley was evacuated due to
the high river levels. Getting in and out of town
became nearly impossible due to fallen trees and
damaged roads, and a seismic monitor device was installed to record ground movements (McDonough,
2014). One resident reported 5” of mud, and with electricity out pumping was not an option, as roads
remained closed due to instability (Klein, 2014).
In Jordan, a 150-year-old brewery was severely
damaged by a landslide during the summer of
2014 (Figure 25). According to one report,
“Soaked by rain, a massive chunk of a hill
tumbled into the brewery building, crashing
through a back wall and filling a top-floor
apartment with trees, rocks and mud.” The
building was on the National Register of Historic
Places, and is located near downtown Jordan,
which is also on the register. The cost of
stabilizing the hillside was estimated at over $7.5
million, none of which is covered by insurance
(Feyder, 2014).
A member of the steering committee noted concern about landslides adjacent to the water tower in
Jordan, which sits high atop a bluff on the southern side of the city, east of Hwy 21 and north of Sawmill
Road (the same hill that damaged the brewery in 2014). A mitigation action to reinforce the water
tower base was included in the 2013 FEMA Resilience Report for Scott County. The actions states that
“The water tower base should be reinforced to prevent damage from erosion and flooding. The specific
community funding source is unknown.”
According to the Jordan Police Chief, the bluff has been eroding towards the water tower for years and
falling into Sand Creek below (Figure 26). Though the water tower is not currently compromised, it is
believed that eventually it will be an issue. The city of Jordan is currently having an engineering study
done to look at the majority of the bluff including the water tower area, with the hopes of gaining a
better understanding of the bluff’s stability and what it would cost to stabilize it. Erosion on the bluff
increased after the June 2014 rain/flood event.
Figure 25. Landslide Damage to a Historic Jordan Brewery (Feyder, 2014)
Figure 24. Mudslide in Blakeley (KSTP.com, 2014)
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Figure 26. Jordan Water Tower and Eroding Bluff (imagery from 2012)
Soil Erosion/Landslides and Climate Change
The increased magnitude and frequency of flooding events and storm activity that may result from
climate change may in turn increase the risk of soil erosion and landslides. According to University of
Washington geologist Dave Montgomery, “If the climate changes in a way that we get a lot more rainfall
you would expect to see a lot more landslides” (Phillips, 2014).
In Minnesota, the wettest days are getting wetter. This can contribute to increased erosion in many
locations due to flooding and saturation of soils. Reduced ice cover on lakes and shorelines (due to
warmer temperatures) could potentially expose shorelines to increased erosion or damage during
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weather events when they previously may have been covered with ice (National Climate Assessment
Development Advisory Committee, 2013).
According to the 2014 National Climate Assessment, “Increased precipitation intensity also increases
erosion, damaging ecosystems and increasing delivery of sediment and subsequent loss of reservoir
storage capacity” (Pryor, et al., 2014).
Vulnerability
As noted above, there has been concern regarding the stability of the hill on which the water tower sits
in Jordan. Reinforcing the tower base was included as a mitigation action in the 2013 FEMA Resilience
Report for Scott County.
Figure A - 28 in Appendix A maps soil erodibility in Scott County using the Soil Erodibility Factor (K-
Factor), which is a quantitative description of soil’s inherent erodibility, by measuring the susceptibility of
soil particles to shift due to rainfall and runoff. The Soil Erodibility Factor ranges in value from 0.02 to
0.69; however, all areas in Scott County are 0.37 or less. The highly erodible areas in Scott County are
primarily due to the very steep slopes that bound the Minnesota River valley and the tributaries entering
that valley.
Figure A - 29 in Appendix A maps soil erosion around the city of Jordan, also using the Soil Erodibility
Factor (K-Factor), with additional layers showing areas of slopes between 12-18% and slopes greater
than 18%. Most of the steep slope areas are along Sand Creek.
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
Watershed Management Organizations – Each Watershed Management Organization in the county has
some type of technical assistance and cost share/incentive program that provides assistance to
landowners for managing conservation issues (including controlling or fixing erosion, practices that
moderate runoff, or practices that build resiliency) on private lands. These programs provide ways to fix
things and mitigate or increase resiliency on a small, individual landowner scale.
Local Water Management Plan – Each city in the county has a Local Water Management Plan and the
county has one for unincorporated areas. There are also 4 Water Management Organizations with
jurisdiction over different parts of the County. Each has a state-approved Comprehensive Water
Resources Management Plan.
No-Wake Ordinance – Scott County has a no-wake ordinance for Prior Lake and McMahon Lake to
protect shorelines during high-water periods.
Floodplain Ordinance – Scott County maintains a floodplain ordinance.
Stormwater Ordinance – Scott County maintains a stormwater ordinance.
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Blakeley Township – The township supports Scott County’s erosion control and natural resource
protection. The township also supports removing homes in the floodplain and the avoidance of building
homes on bluffs, and has engaged in several rip rap projects.
4.4.9 Structure Fires
FEMA separates structure fires that are human-caused as a manmade hazard. An incendiary attack is the
initiation of fire or explosion on or near a target via direct contact or remotely via projectile. The
duration of the hazard is generally minutes to hours. The extent of damage is determined by the type
and quantity of device/accelerant and materials present at or near the target. The effects of structural
fires are generally static other than cascading consequences, incremental structural failure, etc.
Mitigation factors include built-in fire detection and protection systems and fire-resistive construction
techniques. Inadequate security can allow easy access to target, easy concealment of an incendiary
device and undetected initiation of a fire. Non-compliance with fire and building codes as well as failure
to maintain existing fire protection systems can substantially increase the effectiveness of a fire weapon.
Structure Fire History in Scott County
Table 27 below lists the Scott County Fire Department runs, losses, and deaths between 2009 and 2014.
Table 27. Scott County Fire Department Runs, Dollar Losses, and Deaths, 2009-2014
Year Fire
Runs
Other
Runs
Total
County
Dollar Loss
Average $
Loss/Fire
Fire
Deaths
2014 30 3,627 $3,309,490 $15,835 0
2013 330 3,384 $12,823,175 $56,490 0
2012 326 3,370 $4,292,035 $16,382 0
2011 357 3,437 $1,900,300 $6,442 0
2010 267 3,766 $3,305,000 $14,955 2
2009 302 3,234 $2,936,180 $12,034 1
Vulnerability
Jurisdictions in Scott County do not vary in their vulnerability to structure fires. The vulnerability of
each jurisdiction to structure fires has not changed due to any development in the last five years.
Plans and Programs in Place
Emergency Operations Plan – Scott County maintains an Emergency Operations Plan which is designed as
a guide for emergency operations. It is intended to assist key county/city officials and emergency
organizations to carry out their responsibilities for the protection of life and property under a wide
range of emergency conditions, including fires.
4.4.10 Infectious Diseases
Infectious disease outbreaks can occur as primary events themselves or as secondary events to another
disaster or emergency such as a terrorist attack or natural disaster. If a disease outbreak would occur,
deaths, fear and misinformation could trigger civil unrest, lawlessness and panic.
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An infectious disease is defined as an organism that has the potential to spread or affect a population in
adverse ways. Infectious diseases have the potential to affect any form of life at any time based on local
conditions, living standards, basic hygiene, pasteurization and water treatment. Despite medical
breakthroughs and technology, infectious diseases continue to pose an important public health problem.
Today, the issue of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases is at the forefront of public health
concern. The very young, older adults and hospitalized and institutionalized patients are at increased risk
for many infectious diseases. Changes in demographics, lifestyles, technology, land use practices, food
production and distribution methods, child care practices and increasing poverty have a role in emerging
infections.
The surfacing of diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) (for which there is no
cure or vaccination), and bio-terrorism threats underscore the need for a good public health system to
detect new diseases early and prevent a large scale epidemic. Increased resistance of diseases to various
antibiotics is another area of concern. Additionally, since southern Minnesota’s economy is heavily
impacted by the animal/livestock industry (which can be susceptible to infectious diseases as well), an
outbreak could negatively affect the local economy.
Infectious diseases of concern include the following:
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that is spread from person to person through the air. TB usually affects
the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, kidneys or spine. TB germs are
put into the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs or sneezes. When a person inhales
air that contains TB germs, he or she may become infected. People with TB infection do not feel sick
and do not have any symptoms. However, they may develop TB at some time in the future. The general
symptoms of TB include feeling sick or weak, weight loss, fever and night sweats. The symptoms of TB
of the lungs include coughing, chest pain and coughing up blood. Other symptoms depend on the part of
the body that is affected.
Hepatitis A is an enterically transmitted viral disease that causes fever, malaise, diarrhea, nausea, loss of
appetite, and abdominal discomfort, followed within a few days by jaundice. The disease ranges in clinical
severity from no symptoms to a mild illness lasting 1 or 2 weeks to a severely disabling disease lasting
several months. In developing countries, hepatitis A virus is usually acquired during childhood, most
frequently as an asymptomatic or mild infection. Transmission can occur through direct person-to-
person contact; exposure to contaminated water, ice or shellfish harvested from sewage-contaminated
water; or from fruits, vegetables, or other foods that are eaten uncooked, and which can become
contaminated during harvesting or subsequent handling.
West Nile Virus is a mosquito-transmitted virus that can cause encephalitis. This virus usually circulates
between mosquitoes and birds in Africa and Europe. However, in 1999 an outbreak of WN encephalitis
was reported in New York City. Since then the virus has spread throughout much of the eastern United
States, and was found as close as Madison, Wisconsin, and east-central Iowa in 2002.
Influenza is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. It attacks the respiratory tract in
humans (nose, throat and lungs). The flu is different from a cold. It usually comes on suddenly and may
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include fever, headache, tiredness (can be extreme), dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and body
aches.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) naturally occurs in North American deer and Rocky Mountain elk;
however it can also have rippling effects on livestock. It belongs to a group of infectious diseases known
as “transmissible spongiform encephalopathies” (TSEs). It is caused by an abnormal protein called a prion
that affects the animal’s brain, and it is invariably fatal. Usually, months to years pass from the time an
animal is infected to when it shows signs of the disease.
Infectious Disease History in Scott County
Minnesota has not had an infectious disease outbreak reach epidemic proportions in decades. Scott
County has experienced individual cases of infectious diseases over the last 50 years, which have been
considered isolated occurrences or minor exposures.
Infectious diseases are always a risk for Scott County, and must be taken into serious consideration to
assist in mitigating their effects to a minimum if and when they occur. Many infectious diseases are
preventable and controllable, limiting the vulnerability of Scott County to an epidemic, as long as
preventive measures are taken. Prevention and control of infectious diseases involve the collection of
accurate assessment data (such as surveillance data for specific conditions), outbreak detection and
investigation, and development of appropriate control strategies (both short and long term) based on
specific epidemiologic data. These activities require close collaboration between clinical providers
(especially infection-control practitioners within hospitals), clinical laboratories, state and local health
departments, and federal agencies. Furthermore, a need exists for continued education of industry
(particularly food producers and food-service industries), health care students and providers, along with
research to improve immunizations, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic modalities. Thus, the
prevention of infectious diseases requires multidisciplinary interventions involving public health
professionals, medical practitioners, researchers, community-based organizations, volunteer and private
groups, industrial representatives, and educational systems.
Vulnerability
All jurisdictions in Scott County are equally vulnerable to infectious diseases. The vulnerability of each
jurisdiction to infectious diseases has not changed due to any development in the last 5 years.
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
Emergency Operations Plan – Scott County maintains an Emergency Operations Plan which is designed as
a guide for emergency operations. It is intended to assist key county/city officials and emergency
organizations to carry out their responsibilities for the protection of life and property under a wide
range of emergency conditions, including public health and medical services.
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4.4.11 Ground and Surface Water Supply Contamination
Water supply contamination is the introduction of point and non-point source pollutants into public
groundwater and/or surface water supplies. The causes of water contamination are numerous and range
from failing septic systems and leaking underground tanks to improper use of household chemicals.
Residences near lakes and rivers often have wells that use shallow groundwater that is particularly at
risk for contamination.
The most obvious concern about an unsafe water supply is the health risks to humans. Water
contamination serves as a source of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause gastrointestinal
problems or transmit contagious diseases.
Municipal wastewater collection systems often receive additional water during heavy storms as a result
of inflow and infiltration. This may cause the wastewater treatment system to reach its maximum
treatment capacity. In this event, untreated excess flow will be directed into waterways, resulting in
sewage contamination. Urban runoff is usually collected by a separate storm sewer system and
discharged directly into waterways.
Water Supply Contamination History in Scott County
There have been no documented issues of water supply contamination in Scott County.
Vulnerability
Figure 27 shows public wells and groundwater contamination susceptibility in Scott County.
Susceptibility data is based on a 1989 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency statewide evaluation of
groundwater contamination susceptibility. The assessment used the following parameters to delineate
areas of relative susceptibility: aquifer materials, recharge potential, soil materials, and vadose zone
materials. The complete report is available through the MN DNR (MN DNR, 2015).The areas with the
highest susceptibility lie along the northern border of the county near the Minnesota River.
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
Watershed Management Organizations – Each Watershed Management Organization in the county has
some type of technical assistance and cost share/incentive program that provides assistance to
landowners for managing conservation issues (including controlling or fixing erosion, practices that
moderate runoff, or practices that build resiliency) on private lands. These programs provide ways to fix
things and mitigate or increase resiliency on a small, individual landowner scale.
Local Water Management Plan – Each city in the county has a Local Water Management Plan and the
county has one for unincorporated areas. There are also 4 Water Management Organizations with
jurisdiction over different parts of the County. Each has a state-approved Comprehensive Water
Resources Management Plan.
Stormwater Ordinance – Scott County maintains a stormwater ordinance.
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Figure 27. Scott County Groundwater Contamination Susceptibility and Public Wells
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4.4.12 Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are composed of substances that are flammable or combustible, explosive, toxic,
noxious, corrosive, oxidizing or radioactive. Business types that commonly use hazardous materials
locally include: hospitals, schools, metal plating and finishing industries, the aircraft industry, public
utilities, cold storage companies, fuel industries, the communication industry, chemical distributors,
research facilities, and high technology firms. Each of these facilities is required to maintain plans for
warning, notification, evacuation and site security under various regulations. Hazardous materials
incidents are generally associated with transportation accidents or accidents at fixed facilities.
Hazardous materials may also be released as a secondary result of natural disasters, such as tornadoes,
fires and floods. In either case, buildings or vehicles can release hazardous materials when they are
structurally compromised or involved in traffic accidents. Pipelines can be exposed or ruptured from
collapsed embankments, road washouts, bridge collapses, and fractures in roadways.
Hazardous material spills may cause the short-term or long-term evacuation of an affected area.
Depending on the nature of the spill and local weather conditions, residences, businesses, hospitals,
schools, nursing homes, and roadways may be evacuated or closed to traffic until cleanup can be
completed.
Hazardous Materials History in Scott County
Scott County has hazardous material spills on a regular basis. Table 28 below lists the spills that have
occurred in the county since the fall of 2007.
Table 28. Hazardous Materials Spills in Scott County, 2007-2015
Date Incident Type City/
Township Comments
10/25/2007 Gas Line Break Prior Lake PLFD and Md Fire- Cancelled prior to arrival.
3/4/2008 Chemical Spill Prior Lake Chemical leak in medical office- ammonia product.
5/2/2008 No Info Shakopee Hwy 169 & Marystown Rd.
6/12/2009 Motor Vehicle
Accident Shakopee Truck goes through guardrail, spilling used vegetable oil into
steep ditch.
12/21/2009 Chlorine Leak Prior Lake 15250 Wilds Parkway N.W.
12/23/2009 Carbon Dioxide
Leak Shakopee Hot Stuff Foods, 5301 E 12th Ave.
6/9/2010 Explosive
Removal Savage Explosives found at 15474 Dakota Ave, Savage.
8/5/2010 Chemical Leak Shakopee Chlorine leak at Valleyfair, 16 hospitalized.
11/10/2010 Pipeline Break Savage FABCOM employees see sheen of oil or gas on underground
creek. Magellan pipeline had burst.
11/30/2010 Mercury Spill Jordan Mercury spill at residence. A cup to a cup and a half spilled;
one of top 5 spills in MN.
11/20/2011 Fuel Leak Elko New
Market
Fuel truck crashes into cement partition; tank carrying
gasoline punctures and gas spills into storm drain.
5/20/2012 Oil Spill Savage Used oil barrel tipped over during a storm, spilling about 100
gallons of waste oil.
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Date Incident Type City/
Township Comments
8/27/2012 Etheylene Glycol
leak Jordan Container of ethylene glycol used for A/C broke a hose,
releasing material on asphalt parking lot.
6/5/2013 Sewage Leak Spring Lake
Township
Sewer line breaks, 25-30 gallons of raw sewage spilled into
farm.
7/12/2013 Gas Leak Louisville
Township
Road debris punctures gas tank of small car; 5+ gallons of gas
leaked onto shoulder of Hwy 169.
10/18/2013 Mailbox Bomb Belle Plaine 12oz water bottle placed in mailbox explodes, causing
damage to inside of the mailbox.
2/28/2014 Building Collapse Jordan
Large brick building collapses in downtown Jordan. Natural
gas explosion or weight of snow/ice on roof are suspected
cause.
7/19/2014 Sewage Leak Cedar Lake
Township
Sewer line break; up to 20,000 gallons of sewage flowed into
Sand Creek.
3/18/2015 Stink Shakopee
Several calls to 911 regarding sulfuric odor in Shakopee;
media circus ensues. Odor is found to be from Gedney
Pickle in Chaska.
5/19/2015 Train Crash New Prague A train hit a semi-truck near Hwy 2 and Hwy 21, causing a
fire and a large loss of fuel from the truck.
9/25/2015 Diesel Fuel, Corn Belle Plaine Truck rollover @ 169NB & Main St (on the off ramp).
Ground corn & 2 full diesel tanks of fuel spill.
A potential concern for Scott County are the proposed locations within the county for mining frac sand.
The first silica sand mine in Scott County opened 30 years ago on the west side of Highway 169
between Shakopee and Jordan. The mine closed after 10 years due to decreasing market conditions.
However, 2 proposals to mine frac sand are now being considered in the county. One proposed mine
would be located at the first silica sand mine, and the other would be located south of Highway 41 and
west of Highway 169. Combined, these mines would cover 1,200 acres (Scott County, 2015).
There are several potential environmental concerns concomitant with frac sand mining. The U.S.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration notes that the resulting dust is a cause of silicosis, in
addition to other respiratory diseases. It is also a potential carcinogen. Erosion, and damage to rivers,
lakes, and underground aquifers is also possible, and local citizens must deal with noise, heavy traffic, and
blight (Salter, 2012). Another concern in Scott County is that if these mines were active, they would
increase vulnerability to hazardous materials spills.
Transportation
Hazardous materials are transported in Scott County by road, rail, and pipeline, each of which present
differing levels of risk due to accidental release. Transported products include hazardous materials
moving from producers to users, between storage and use facilities, and from generators to treatment
and disposal facilities. According to the most recent findings at the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, more than half of all accidents involving hazardous materials have occurred on state
roadways.
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The leading event type affecting the transport of petroleum product by rail and truck in Minnesota
during 1986 to 2014 was “incorrect operation” for rail transport and “miscellaneous/unknown” for
truck transport, with an average 1.0 and 13.4 incidents per year, respectively (U.S. Department of
Energy, 2015). The economic loss and frequency of events affecting petroleum transport by truck and
rail are shown in Figure 28.
Bakken Oil is not transported through Scott County.
Figure 28. Top Events Affecting Petroleum Transport by Truck and Rail (1986 -2014)
Fixed Facilities
There are a total of 131 Tier II facilities (fixed hazardous materials facilities) listed and identified in Scott
County. The federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 created the
federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), also known as SARA Title III,
which provides the community access to information about chemical hazards and helps facilitate the
development of emergency response plans. A business/facility is required to provide information to the
community when the presence of any “extremely hazardous substance” (listed in 40 CFR Parts 355,
Appendices A and B) is in excess of the substance’s threshold planning quantity. Sites recognized by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as having hazardous or chemical waste are shown in Figure A - 12.
Vulnerability
All jurisdictions in Scott County are equally vulnerable to hazardous materials. The vulnerability of each
jurisdiction to hazardous materials has not changed due to any development in the last 5 years.
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
Emergency Operations Plan – Scott County maintains an Emergency Operations Plan which is designed as
a guide for emergency operations. It is intended to assist key county/city officials and emergency
organizations to carry out their responsibilities for the protection of life and property under a wide
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range of emergency conditions, including hazardous materials emergency response.
4.4.13 Terrorism
Human-caused hazards are intentional, criminal, malicious uses of force and violence to perpetrate
disasters against people or property. They can be the result of terrorism – actions intended to
intimidate or coerce a government or the civilian population to further political or social objectives –
which can be either domestic or international, depending on the origin, base and objectives of the
terrorist organization. Terrorist acts may be perpetrated by individuals for personal reasons. Hazards
can result from the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Examples of WMD that could be used
include biological, chemical, nuclear and radiological weapons; arson, incendiary, explosive and armed
attacks are also used in terrorist attacks. In addition, industrial sabotage, intentional hazardous material
release, and cyber terrorism may be used.
Cascading effects and risk of an intentional human-caused disaster are highly dependent on the specific
mode of attack used and asset targeted. Many of these have been detailed in the technological hazards
portion of the plan covering dam failure and hazardous materials incidents. Fires and secondary
explosions are possible with explosive attacks and fires from arson attacks can extend beyond the
intended target. Targets could also include any building or facility that is owned, operated, or utilized by
any level of government, including local, county, state, or federal. Other significant areas that could be
targeted include schools or other areas where large groups of people congregate.
Terrorism History in Scott County
There are no historic incidents of terrorism in Scott County.
Vulnerability
Jurisdictions in Scott County do not vary in their vulnerability to terrorism. The vulnerability of each
jurisdiction to terrorism has not changed due to any development in the last 5 years.
Plans and Programs in Place
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
4.4.14 Dam Failure
Dams are structures that retain or detain water behind a large barrier. When full or partially full, the
difference in elevation between the water above the dam and below creates large amounts of potential
energy, allowing the chance for failure. Dams can fail due to either 1) water heights or flows above the
capacity for which the structure was designed; or 2) deficiencies in the structure such that it cannot hold
back the potential energy of the water. If a dam fails, issues of primary concern include loss of human
life/injury, downstream property damage, lifeline disruption (transportation routes and utility lines
required to maintain or protect life), and environmental damage. Dams require constant monitoring and
regular maintenance to insure their integrity.
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Dam Failure History in Scott County
Table 29 below summarizes data on Scott County’s 22 dams based on data from the National Inventory
of Dams. They are also mapped in Figure 29. The only dam with an Emergency Action Plan is Sunset
Lake.
There are levees along the Minnesota River that protect the cities of Savage, Shakopee, Belle Plaine and
rural areas in Scott County. A levee has been constructed along a part of Sand Creek that protects the
city of Jordan from flooding. The levee system is about 8 miles long with a top elevation of 1,460 feet
above mean sea level.
Table 29. Dam Data for Scott County
Name Owner River Primary
Purpose
Year
Built
NID
Height
Dam
Type
Ames Ames,
Richard Sand Creek NA 1996 NA NA
Cedar Lake
Diversion Hendricks Sand Creek Recreation NA 1 NA
Cedar Lake Inlet Scott
County Sand Creek NA NA NA NA
Cedar Lake Outlet MN DNR Sand Creek – Tributary Other 1950 13 Gravity
Cynthia Lake MN DNR Porter Creek NA NA 2 NA
Deboom NA Minnesota River –
Tributary NA NA NA NA
Dvorak F Pond Dvorak,
Anton
Sand Creek – Offstream
Tributary Other 1968 9 Earth
Henry Pond Henry,
Wallace
Vermillion River –
Tributary Recreation 1976 15 Earth
Hilgenberg Pond Hilgenberg,
Wally
Minnesota River –
Tributary Recreation 1976 26 Earth
Jeffers Fish Pond Jeffers,
Robert Pikes Lake – Tributary Fish & Wildlife
Pond 1970 15 Earth
Jeffers Upper Dam Jeffers,
Robert Pikes Lake – Tributary Fish & Wildlife
Pond 1981 10 Earth
Jeffers Wildlife Pond Jeffers,
Robert Pikes Lake – Tributary Fish & Wildlife
Pond 1971 8 Earth
Jordan Falls City of
Jordan Sand Creek NA 1860 28 NA
Jordan Mill Pond City of
Jordan Sand Creek Recreation NA 28 Gravity
Maxa Pond Maza, Steve Vermillion River –
Tributary Recreation 1978 17 Earth
Pettit F Pond Petit,
Duane
Vermillion River –
Offstream Tributary Other 1970 8 Earth
Pleasant Lake
Diversion MN DNR Sand Creek NA NA 6 NA
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Name Owner River Primary
Purpose
Year
Built
NID
Height
Dam
Type
Prior Lake MN DNR NA NA NA 12 Gravity/
Concrete
Ruehlings Pond Ruehling,
Earl
Minnesota River –
Tributary
Fire Protection,
Stock, Small
Fish Pond
1962 25 Earth
Sunset Lake City of
Burnsville
Minnesota River –
Tributary Flood Control 1983 21 Earth
Theis-Bendzick
Pond
Benzick,
Gerald Sand Creek – Tributary Fish & Wildlife
Pond 1976 47 Earth
Vallez Fish Pond Vallez,
James Sand Creek – Tributary
Fire Protection,
Stock, Small
Fish Pond
1968 21 Earth
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Figure 29. Dams in Scott County
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Dam Failure and Climate Change
Dams are designed based on assumptions about a river’s annual flow behavior that will determine the
volume of water behind the dam and flowing through the dam at any one time. Changes in weather
patterns due to climate change may change the expected flow pattern. It is conceivable that bigger
rainfalls at earlier times in the year could threaten a dam’s designed margin of safety, causing dam
operators to release greater volumes of water earlier in a storm cycle in order to maintain the required
margins of safety. Such early releases of increased volumes can increase flood potential downstream.
While climate change will not increase the probability of catastrophic dam failure, it may increase the
probability of design failures. Minnesota had a dam failure due to a large storm event in June 2012.
The Forebay canal in Carlton County had operated as designed for nearly 100 years. The intensity of the
2012 rain event caused a failure of the canal wall which caused significant damage. Climate change is
adding a new level of uncertainty that needs to be considered with respect to assumptions made during
dam construction.
Vulnerability
Areas most susceptible to the effects of dam failure are the populated places downstream from a dam
location. The vulnerability of each jurisdiction to dam failure has not changed due to any development in
the last 5 years.
Plans and Programs in Place
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Dam Safety Program – For 30 years, the federal
government has used the National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) to protect Americans from dam failure.
The NDSP is a partnership of states, federal agencies, and other stakeholders that encourages individual
and community responsibility for dam safety. The NDSP is intended to help states bring the necessary
resources to bear on inspection, classification, and emergency planning for dam safety.
National Inventory of Dams (NID) – The NID is a database managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, used
to track information on the nation’s water control infrastructure. Information from the NID is used in
the development of water resource management, land use management, floodplain management, risk
management, and emergency action planning.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Waters – Dam Safety Program – The MN DNR Dam
Safety Program and current dam safety regulations require the safe design, construction, operation, and
maintenance of dams in Minnesota. The state program includes review of design plans and plans for
proposed dams, safety inspections of existing dams, and repair of dams. The Dam Safety Program keeps
a file on all dams that are subject to state dam safety regulations or have had information or reports
generated on them for another purpose. A typical file contains construction plans, photos, inspection
reports, and correspondence.
Public Warning and Notification – In the event of emergencies or hazardous conditions that require timely
and targeted communication to the public, Scott County utilizes the CodeRED Mass Notification
System.
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Section 5 – Mitigation Strategy
The goal of mitigation is to protect lives and reduce the future impacts of hazards including property
damage, disruption to local and regional economies, the amount of public and private funds spent to
assist with recovery, and to build disaster-resistant communities. Mitigation actions and projects should
be based on a well-constructed risk assessment, provided in Section 4 of this plan. Mitigation should be
an ongoing process adapting over time to accommodate a community’s needs.
5.1 Community Capability Assessment
The capability assessment identifies current activities used to mitigate hazards. The capability assessment
identifies the policies, regulations, procedures, programs, and projects that contribute to the lessening of
disaster damages. The assessment also provides an evaluation of these capabilities to determine whether
the activities can be improved in order to more effectively reduce the impact of future hazards. The
following sections identify existing plans and mitigation capabilities within all of the communities.
Appendix J lists the plans and programs in place in Scott County as related to hazard mitigation.
5.1.1 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
The NFIP is a federal program created by Congress to mitigate future flood losses nationwide through
sound, community-enforced building and zoning ordinances and to provide access to affordable,
federally-backed flood insurance protection for property owners. The NFIP is designed to provide an
insurance alternative to disaster assistance to meet the escalating costs of repairing damage to buildings
and their contents caused by floods. Participation in the NFIP is based on an agreement between local
communities and the federal government that states that if a community will adopt and enforce a
floodplain management ordinance to reduce future flood risks to new construction in Special Flood
Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the federal government will make flood insurance available within the community
as a financial protection against flood losses.
Table 30 below shows which jurisdictions in Scott County participate in the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP).
Table 30. NFIP Participation in Scott County
Jurisdiction
Name
NFIP
y/n
FEMA Mapped High-Risk
Areas
Scott County Yes Yes
Belle Plaine Yes Yes
Elko New Market Yes
No current FEMA Mapped High
Risk Areas (but mapped areas
on preliminary new maps)
Jordan Yes Yes
Prior Lake Yes Yes
Savage Yes Yes
Shakopee Yes Yes
Data current as of Oct. 29, 2015 (MN DNR, 2015)
Repetitive loss properties are defined as properties that have had 2 or more flood insurance claims of
$1,000 or more in any rolling 10-year period. Property owners are asked to consider mitigation
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activities such as acquisition, relocation, or elevation, among other options. FEMA’s Repetitive Loss (RL)
properties strategy is to eliminate or reduce the damage to property and the disruption to life caused by
repeated flooding of the same properties. Property owners are notified of their status by FEMA.
There are 5 repetitive loss properties in Scott County. Three are located in Shakopee, one in Belle
Plain, and one in Prior Lake. The Shakopee properties are non-residential, while the others are single
family residences. One of the Shakopee properties is classified as “Severe Repetitive Loss” (SRL). An
SRL property is defined as a residential property that is covered under an NFIP flood insurance policy
and:
That has at least 4 NFIP claim payments (including building and contents) over $5,000 each, and
the cumulative amount of such claims payments exceeds $20,000; or
For which at least 2 separate claims payments (building payments only) have been made with the
cumulative amount of the building portion of such claims exceeding the market value of the
building.
For both (a) and (b) above, at least 2 of the referenced claims must have occurred within any
10-year period, and must be greater than 10 days apart.
For more on the areas that flood repeatedly in Scott County, see section 4.4.2 Flash Flood and Riverine
Flood.
5.1.2 Plans and Ordinances
Scott County and its incorporated communities have a number of plans and ordinances in place to
ensure the safety of residents and the effective operation of communities, including a Zoning Ordinance,
Floodplain Ordinance, Emergency Operations Plan, Capital Improvements Plan, and Local Water Plan. In
Section 4.4 of this plan (Hazard Profiles) a review of the plans and programs in place was included as
related to each of the hazards addressed in the plan.
5.2 Mitigation Goals
In Section 4.0 of this plan, the risk assessment identified Scott County as prone to a number of natural
and technological hazards. The steering committee members understand that although hazards cannot
be eliminated altogether, Scott County can work toward building disaster-resistant communities.
The mitigation goals from the initial mitigation plan were reviewed and have been completely revised.
The goals, strategies and objectives listed for natural hazards in the 2014 Minnesota State Hazard
Mitigation Plan were adopted for use in the Scott County Plan (Table 31). This framework will allow for
integration of the mitigation actions that are listed by Scott County and its jurisdictions into the state
plan. The state will then be able to develop a statewide strategy that will benefit all of Minnesota.
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Table 31. Goals, Strategies, and Objectives for Natural Hazards from the 2014 Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation
Plan
Flooding Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss and economic disruption due to all types of
flooding (riverine, flash flooding, dam/levee failure)
Mitigation Strategy Objectives
Prevention:
Planning, technical studies, training, adoption of ordinances and legislation,
acquisition and use of equipment, establishing shelters, and encouraging
participation in NFIP and CRS will be used to prevent or reduce risks to lives
and property from flooding.
Property Protection: Acquisition, repair, or retrofitting of property and acquisition and use of
equipment will be used to prevent or reduce risks to property from flooding.
Public Education and
Awareness:
Public education and access to information will be used to raise public
awareness of risks from flooding in order to prevent or reduce those risks.
Natural Resource
Protection:
Stream corridor protection projects and restoration and soil erosion control
projects will be used to prevent or reduce risks and increase the protection
of natural resources from flooding.
Emergency Services:
Technological improvements, warning systems, responder training, emergency
response services, acquisition and use of equipment, and planning will provide
emergency services to prevent or reduce the risks to lives and property from
flooding.
Structural
Improvements:
Construction and maintenance of drains, sewer drainage and separation
projects, floodwalls, dams, culverts, levees, roads, bridges, and general flood
protection projects will be used to prevent or reduce damages from flooding,
loss of services to critical equipment, and the risks they pose to lives,
property, and the natural environment.
Wildfire Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, natural resource and economic disrupt ion due to
wildfire.
Mitigation Strategy Objectives
Prevention:
Enforcement of regulations, adoption of ordinances, technical studies, and
planning will be used to prevent or reduce wild land fires and the risks they
pose to lives, property, and the natural environment.
Property Protection:
Vegetation management, defensible space, and water treatment measures (for
example, sprinklers) will be used to prevent or reduce the risk of wild land
fires.
Public Education and
Awareness:
Public education and access to information will be used to raise public
awareness of risks from wild land fires in order to prevent or reduce those
risks, specifically the Firewise program.
Emergency Services:
Planning, responder training, acquisition and use of equipment, evacuations,
warning systems, technological improvements, and emergency response
services will provide emergency services to prevent or reduce risks to lives
and property from wild land fires.
Structural
Improvements:
New or retrofit construction utilizing fire resistant building materials and
installation and maintenance of sprinkler and warning systems will be used to
prevent or reduce the risk of wild land fires.
Windstorms Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, and economic disruption due to windstorms.
Mitigation Strategy Objectives
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Prevention:
Planning, training, technical studies, acquisition and use of equipment,
adoption of ordinances and legislation, and construction of new or retrofitting
safe rooms will be used to prevent or reduce risks from windstorms to lives,
property, and economic activity.
Property Protection:
Constructing safe rooms and storm shelters, retrofitting, and vegetation
management will be used to prevent or reduce risks to the protection of
property from windstorms.
Public Education and
Awareness:
Public education, warning systems, and access to information will be used to
raise public awareness of risks from windstorms in order to prevent or
reduce those risks.
Emergency Services:
Warning systems, responder training, emergency response services,
technological improvements, and response and recovery planning will provide
emergency services to prevent or reduce risks from windstorms.
Structural
Improvements:
Construction of storm shelters and safe rooms and maintenance of other
structural projects will be used to prevent or reduce risks from windstorms.
Severe Winter Storms Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, and economic disruption due to
severe winter storms.
Mitigation Strategy Objectives
Prevention:
Acquisition and use of equipment, adoption and enforcement of ordinances
and legislation, planning, training, and technical studies will be used to prevent
or reduce risk to the protection of lives, property, and economic activity
from the risks from severe winter storms.
Property Protection: Acquisition and use of equipment and vegetation management will be used to
prevent or reduce risks to property from severe winter storms.
Public Education and
Awareness:
Public education, warning systems, access to information, and outreach
projects will be used to raise public awareness of the risks from severe winter
storms in order to reduce those risks.
Emergency Services:
Acquisition and use of equipment, emergency response services, warning
systems, technological improvements, planning, and responder training will
provide emergency services to prevent or reduce risks from severe winter
storms.
Structural
Improvements:
Structural projects for critical infrastructure will be implemented and
maintained to prevent or reduce risks from severe winter storms.
Lightning Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property losses, loss of services, and economic disruption due
to lightning.
Mitigation Strategy Objectives
Prevention:
Planning, technical studies, acquisition and use of equipment, adoption of
ordinances and legislation, and establishing shelters will be utilized to prevent
or reduce the risks from lightning.
Property Protection: Retrofits and construction of safe rooms and storm shelters will be used to
prevent or reduce the risks to property from lightning.
Public Education and
Awareness:
Public education, outreach projects, and access to information will be used to
raise public awareness of risks from lightning in order to prevent or reduce
those risks.
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Emergency Services:
Responder training, warning systems, emergency response services, planning,
acquisition and use of equipment, and technological improvements will
provide emergency services to prevent or reduce risks to lives and property
from lightning.
Structural
Improvements:
The construction of safe rooms, shelters, and underground utility lines as well
as maintenance of structural projects will be used to prevent or reduce risks
from lightning.
Tornado Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, and economic disruption due to tornadoes.
Mitigation Strategy Objectives
Prevention:
Adoption of ordinances and legislation, acquisition and use of equipment,
planning, conducting technical training, studies, and retrofit or construction of
safe rooms will be used to prevent or reduce risks to lives, property, and
economic activity from tornadoes.
Property Protection: Constructing safe rooms and storm shelters, and retrofits will be used to
prevent or reduce risks to property from tornadoes.
Public Education and
Awareness:
Warning systems, IPAWS, public education, and access to information will be
used to raise public awareness of risks from tornadoes in order to prevent or
reduce those risks.
Emergency Services:
Warning systems, technological improvements, responder training, planning,
emergency response services, and acquisition and use of equipment will
provide emergency services to prevent or reduce risks from tornadoes.
Structural
Improvements:
Construction of storm shelter and safe rooms and maintenance of other
structural projects will be used to prevent or reduce risks from tornadoes.
Drought Goal: Reduce economic loss and environmental impacts due to drought
Mitigation Strategy Objectives
Prevention: Planning, acquisition and use of equipment, and technical studies will be used
to prevent or reduce risks from drought.
Property Protection: Water treatment measures will be used to prevent or reduce risks to
property from drought.
Public Education and
Awareness:
Public education and access to information will be used to raise public
awareness of risks from drought in order to prevent or reduce those risks.
Natural Resource
Protection:
Planning and implementing watershed plans will be used to prevent or reduce
risks from drought.
Structural
Improvements:
Technological improvements and acquisition of equipment for structural
projects will be used to prevent or reduce risks from drought.
Extreme Heat Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, and economic disruption due to extreme heat.
Mitigation Strategy Objectives
Prevention: Planning and the acquisition and use of equipment will be used to prevent or
reduce risks from extreme heat.
Property Protection: Acquisition and use of equipment will be used to prevent or reduce risks to
property and economic disruption from extreme heat.
Public Education and
Awareness:
Public education and access to information will be used to raise public
awareness of the risks from extreme heat in order to prevent or reduce
those risks.
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Structural
Improvements:
Planning, responder training, warning systems, establishing shelters, and
technological improvements will provide emergency services to prevent or
reduce risks from extreme heat.
Extreme Cold Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, and economic disruption due to extreme
cold.
Mitigation Strategy Objectives
Prevention: Planning and the acquisition and use of equipment will be used to prevent or
reduce risks from extreme cold.
Property Protection: Acquisition and use of equipment will be used to prevent or reduce risks to
property and economic disruption from extreme cold.
Public Education and
Awareness:
Public education and access to information will be used to raise public
awareness of the risks from extreme cold in order to prevent or reduce
those risks.
Structural
Improvements:
Planning, responder training, warning systems, establishing shelters, and
technological improvements will provide emergency services to prevent or
reduce risks from extreme cold.
5.3 Mitigation Actions and Projects
Upon completion of the risk assessment and development of the goals and objectives, the steering
committee was provided a list of the 6 mitigation measure categories from the FEMA State and Local
Mitigation Planning How to Guides. The list of Mitigation Actions by Strategy provided by HSEM was used
to assist in identifying mitigation action strategies. The measures are listed as follows:
Prevention: Government, administrative, or regulatory actions or processes that influence the
way land and buildings are developed and built. These actions also include public activities to
reduce hazard losses. Examples include planning and zoning, building codes, capital improvement
programs, open space preservation, and stormwater management regulations.
Property Protection: Actions that involve the modification of existing buildings or structures
to protect them from a hazard or removal from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition,
elevation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass.
Public Education and Awareness: Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials,
and property owners about the hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Such actions
include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and school-age and
adult education programs.
Natural Resource Protection: Actions that, in addition to minimizing hazard losses, preserve
or restore the functions of natural systems. These actions include sediment and erosion control,
stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and
wetland restoration and preservation.
Emergency Services: Actions that protect people and property during and immediately after
a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response services, and
protection of critical facilities.
Structural Projects: Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact
of a hazard. Such structures include dams, levees, floodwalls, seawalls, retaining walls, and safe
rooms.
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In the review and discussion of selected mitigation strategies and actions, steering committee members
and public meeting participants were asked to consider the ranking of mitigation actions by priority for
implementation. Guidance for ranking mitigation activities is drawn from FEMA evaluation criteria. The
evaluation criteria (STAPLE+E) involved the following categories and questions:
Social:
Will the proposed action adversely affect one segment of the population?
Will the action disrupt established neighborhoods, break up voting districts, or cause the
relocation of lower income people?
Technical:
How effective is the action in avoiding or reducing future losses?
Will it create more problems than it solves?
Does it solve the problem or only a symptom?
Does the mitigation strategy address continued compliance with the NFIP?
Administrative:
Does the jurisdiction have the capability (staff, technical experts, and/or funding) to implement
the action, or can it be readily obtained?
Can the community provide the necessary maintenance?
Can it be accomplished in a timely manner?
Political:
Is there political support to implement and maintain this action?
Is there a local champion willing to help see the action to completion?
Is there enough public support to ensure the success of the action?
How can the mitigation objectives be accomplished at the lowest cost to the public?
Legal:
Does the community have the authority to implement the proposed action?
Are the proper laws, ordinances, and resolutions in place to implement the action?
Are there any potential legal consequences?
Is there any potential community liability?
Is the action likely to be challenged by those who may be negatively affected?
Does the mitigation strategy address continued compliance with the NFIP?
Economic:
Are there currently sources of funds that can be used to implement the action?
What benefits will the action provide?
Does the cost seem reasonable for the size of the problem and likely benefits?
What burden will be placed on the tax base or local economy to implement this action?
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Does the action contribute to other community economic goals such as capital improvements or
economic development?
What proposed actions should be considered but be “tabled” for implementation until outside
sources of funding are available?
Environmental:
How will this action affect the environment (land, water, endangered species)?
Will this action comply with local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations?
Is the action consistent with community environmental goals?
5.3.1 Hazard Mitigation Actions
Scott County and its included municipalities share a common Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and worked
closely to develop it. These people work together with their city councils and the Scott County Deputy
Emergency Management Director to assure that the hazards and mitigation actions included in this plan
are accurate and addressed in their jurisdictions. The jurisdictions responsible for each action are: Belle
Plaine, Elko New Market, Jordan, Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee, and Scott County.
Table 32 lists all mitigation actions for Scott County and its jurisdictions. Appendix G contains separate
mitigation action tables for each jurisdiction. Each of these mitigation action charts detail the hazard, the
mitigation action to address it, the priority ranking for implementation (1 = High Priority; 2 = Moderate
Priority; 3 = Low Priority), its current stage of implementation, the timeframe for implementation going
forward, the jurisdictions who have identified they will work to implement the action, the responsible
parties to carry through with implementation, and comments on how the plan will be implemented
through existing planning mechanisms and funding to make implementation happen.
Completed mitigation actions identified in the 2009 Scott County Hazard Mitigation Plan are listed in
Appendix H.
In addition to ranking the hazard mitigation actions using STAPLE+E, the steering committee also
reports on the status of the mitigation action. Completed mitigation actions are denoted in Appendix H.
Ongoing mitigation actions from the initial review were incorporated into annual reviews by the
mitigation team. The status designations are:
New – actions have not yet started
Ongoing – actions require continuing application
In Progress – actions are currently being acted upon
Complete – the action is complete
Deferred – no progress has been made
Deleted – the action is no longer relevant
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The mitigation types are defined as follows:
P = Prevention
PP = Property Protection
PE = Public Education
NRP = Natural Resource Protection
ES =Emergency Services
SI = Structural Improvement
Table 32. All Mitigation Actions for Scott County
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
1 All Hazards
Assist citizens to develop
emergency preparedness,
response and recovery plans.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Fire
Depts Sheriff’s
office
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
2 All Hazards Train and equip 1st responders
for search and rescue missions. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Fire
Depts, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $50,000 Ongoing
3 All Hazards
Train and equip 1st responders
to respond to mass-casualty
events.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Public Health
Cnty/City/Twp
Public Health Budget,
Grants
$50,000 Ongoing
4 All Hazards
Train 1st responders and
community officials on the
National Incident Mgmt.
System.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
1st responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
5 All Hazards
Obtain & install emergency
generators or “pigtails” for
critical government facilities
and fuel depots.
Medium PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 In Progress
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Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
6 All Hazards
Assist non-governmental
critical facilities to obtain
emergency generators and/or
pigtails.
Low PP 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 Deferred
7 All Hazards Obtain funding to add disaster
shelters as necessary. Medium SI 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Red
Cross County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $400,000 Deferred
8 All Hazards Assist schools to implement a
disaster phone line. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Board of
Education
Cnty/Education
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
9 All Hazards
Assist utilities in developing
restoration and mitigation
plans.
Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Utilities EMA County Utility
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
10 All Hazards
Assist businesses, schools, the
special needs population and
public facilities to post
evacuation routes.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
EMA, Public
Works
County Budget,
Grants $2,000 Deferred
11 All Hazards
Obtain signage to direct public
evacuation during hazard
events.
Medium PE 2018 Scott County EMA, Public
Works
County Budget,
Grants $12,000 Deferred
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Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
12 All Hazards
Develop/implement/maintain
the community’s Mitigation
Action Plan.
Medium ES Annually Scott County 1st responder
agencies, EMA
County Budget,
Grants $20,000 Deferred
13 All Hazards
Develop a process to ensure
that all damages resulting from
a disaster event is reported to
the National Weather Service.
Low ES 2016 Scott County 1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
County NWS
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
14 All Hazards
Obtain funds for critical
government departments to
develop Continuity of
Operations Plans.
Medium ES 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County Budget,
Grants $52,000 Deferred
15 All Hazards Assist businesses to develop
Business Continuity Plans. Low ES 2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County/Business
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
16 All Hazards
Assist communities in
developing strategies to
prevent loss of public records.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $12,000 Deferred
17 All Hazards
Ensure mutual aid, shelter,
response, mass casualty &
recovery agreements are
current.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
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Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
18 All Hazards
Assist critical sites to develop
and provide an emergency plan
to the EMA.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County/City Budget,
Grants $12,000 Deferred
19 All Hazards
Adopt & enforce
comprehensive building code
legislation.
Medium P 2016-
2020 Scott County County
Commission County Budget $2,000 In Progress
20 All Hazards
Install new warning sirens in
new developments rural
townships and replace older
sirens.
High ES 2016-
2017 Prior Lake Prior Lake
Police and Fire
County/City Budget
Grants $75,000 New
The township of Cedar
Lake is asking for another
warning siren.
21 All Hazards Educate public on how to sign
up for CodeRED. Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $2,000 New
Scott County purchased
CodeRED in 2014, but
getting people to sign up
for it has been a challenge.
Only 285 of 6,500
residents in Jordan have
signed up. Information is
currently posted on every
city’s website.
22 All Hazards Create and maintain a backup
911 dispatch center. Medium ES 2018 Scott County Scott County County Budget $20,000 New
23 All Hazards
Improve protection against the
elements for the City of
Shakopee’s fleet of city-owned
vehicles.
Medium SI 2019 Scott County,
Shakopee Shakopee City Budget $35,000 New
The protection of squad
cars is of particular
concern to the Shakopee
Police Dept., due to their
limited shelter availability.
24 All Hazards
Modify the current mass
notification system to be
compatible with other
languages.
Low PE 2017 Scott County Scott County County Budget $5,000 New
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Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
25 All Hazards
Proactively determine
policies/process for post-
disaster FEMA response and
mitigation applications.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $4,000 New
26 All Hazards
Host debriefing meeting to
assess what was learned from
the June 2014 disaster.
Medium P 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan,
Shakopee,
Prior Lake
Scott County County/City Budget $1,000 New
Public safety does this for
almost all large incidents,
including the 2014
flooding. However, when
the community as a whole
is impacted during a
disaster, a debriefing
should be held including all
departments involved.
27
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Distribute safe room/shelter in
place information to schools,
the special needs population,
and the community.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA,
BOE, Red
Cross
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
28
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Develop a plan to trim and
clear trees in county-owned
parkland.
Low ES 2017 Scott County
EMA Public
Works
Community
Services
County Budget,
Grants $50,000 In Progress
29
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Identify & reserve county land
as a staging area to store and
process storm debris.
Medium ES 2017 Scott County
EMA Public
Works
Community
Services
County Budget,
Grants $2,000 In Progress
30
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Modify zoning ordinances
allowing temporary debris
staging areas.
Medium ES 2018 Scott County
EMA Public
Works
Community
Services
County Budget,
Grants $5,000 Deferred
31
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Obtain NOAA weather radios
for schools, government and
special needs facilities.
Low ES 2018 Scott County
EMA BOE
County
Commission
Cnty/City/BOE
Budget Grants $20,000 Deferred
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Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
32
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Distribute high wind
preparedness and response
information to the special
needs population, schools and
the community.
Low ES 2018 Scott County 1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
33
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Train & equip 1st responders
to respond to high wind
events.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $12,000 Deferred
34
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Develop a debris clearance
program that can be utilized
countywide.
Medium PP 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $8,000 In Progress
35
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Obtain funding to build mobile
home community storm
shelters.
High SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $500,000 Deferred
36
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Adopt & enforce mobile home
tie down and skirting
legislation.
Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 In Progress
37
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Identify storm shelters in the
development of master plans
for county parks.
Medium ES 2019 Scott County
EMA
Community
Services
County Budget,
Grants $5,000 In Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 112
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
38
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Research the feasibility of
requiring the burying of power
lines in all new rural cluster
subdivisions.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Community
Services
County/Utility
Budget, Grants $20,000 Ongoing
39
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Assist power utilities in
implementing a power outage
alerting program for the public.
Low PE 2018 Scott County Utilities, EMA County/Utility
Budget $2,000 In Progress
40
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Identify special needs
populations that rely on
electricity for medical
equipment.
High P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In Progress
Scott County Public
Health has talked to Xcel
Energy which has a list,
and while they cannot
release this information,
during an emergency Scott
County Public Health
could work with Xcel.
41
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Install generator at the Elko
New Market Police
Department Headquarters.
High ES 2016-
2018
Elko New
Market
Elko New
Market Police
Department
FEMA HMA grant
funding $9,000 New
The Elko New Market
Police Department
Headquarters serves as
their backup EOC and
they currently have no
backup power source.
42
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Educate public on how to stay
safe during storms and
promote the use of emergency
kits and 72-hour shelter-in-
place kits
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty/City/Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
43
Summer
Storms,
Drought
Identify resources to combat
the Emerald Ash Borer. Medium NRP 2016-
2020 Scott County
Public Works
EMA
Community
Services
County/State Budget,
Grants $2,000 Ongoing
44
Summer
Storms,
Drought
Obtain equipment for control
and removal of infestation (i.e.
chain saws, chippers, PPE,
trucks).
Medium P 2016-
2020 Scott County
Public Works
EMA
Community
Services
County/State Budget,
Grants $500,000 In Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 113
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
45
Summer
Storms,
Drought
Identify and plan for other
agriculture infestation in Scott
County.
Low ES 2016-
2020 Scott County
Public Works
EMA
Community
Services
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 In Progress
46 Winter
Storms
Train and equip 1st responders
to respond to an ice/snow
event.
Medium ES 2016-
2020 Scott County Public Works,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 Ongoing
47 Flooding
Distribute flood preparedness
and response information to
schools, the special needs
population, and the
community.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Jordan, Prior
Lake,
Shakopee,
Savage
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In Progress
48 Flooding Train and equip a swift-water
rescue team. Low ES 2020 Scott County 1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $200,000 Deferred
49 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain
legislation requiring new
structures be elevated above
the BSE.
High PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In Progress
50 Flooding
Obtain funding to retrofit,
elevate or relocate repetitive
flooding structures in
floodplains.
Medium SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget
Grants $2,000,000 Deferred
51 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain,
wetlands, and watershed land-
use zoning.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 114
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
52 Flooding
Update Local Water Plans and
include in Comprehensive
Land Use Plans by end of 2018.
Medium ES 2016-
2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $22,000 In Progress
All of the Cities in the
County and the County
have approved Local
Water Management Plans.
Most cover stormwater
management. Approved
Local Water Plans are
now a required part of
Comp plans which are due
by the end of 2018.
53 Flooding
Obtain equipment to mitigate
flooding on bridges, culverts,
and roads.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $200,000 In Progress
54 Flooding
Update Land Use Plans to
identify areas where
development should be
restrictive.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $12,000 In Progress
Updated Comprehensive
Land Use Plans are due by
the end of 2018.
55 Flooding
Perform a study of the
feasibility of community
waterways flood control.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty Budget Grants $5,000 Deferred
56 Flooding
Coordinate between Scott
Watershed Mgmt.
Organization and local
governments’ stormwater
discharges to ensure sufficient
downstream capacity.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County and
City Planning
Departments
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Assessed as part of
development reviews by
County and city planning
departments.
57 Flooding Complete flood damage study
for downtown Jordan. High SI 2016-
2020 Jordan Community
Services
County, City Budget,
Grants $500,000 In Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 115
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
58 Flooding Complete updated floodplain
maps for staff and public use. Medium ES 2018 Scott County
IT Department
/Community
Services, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget,
Grants $25,000 In Progress
Largely complete, waiting
for FEMA and the State to
publish the new panels.
59 Flooding
Obtain grant funding to study
for Markley Lake and O’Dowd
Lake outlet improvements.
High NRP 2018 Scott County,
Prior Lake
Community
Services
County Budget,
Grants $200,000 In Progress
Markley Lake effort lead
by City of Prior Lake
which is using
compensatory storage as
the solution. Study of
O’Dowd outlet
recommended picking up
necessary land right and
improvements with as
development occurs,
however, development has
been slow. No grants have
been applied for.
60 Flooding
Acquire & prepare property to
increase stormwater storage
capacity for Spring Lake TWP.
Medium NRP 2016-
2020
Prior Lake,
Scott County
Prior Lake Soil
and Water
District
County Budget,
Grants 2,000,000 In Progress
61 Flooding
Work with the City of Jordan
on flood damage reduction
efforts.
Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Jordan
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
County Budget,
Grants $25,000 Ongoing Some studies completed,
otherwise this is ongoing.
62 Flooding
Work with local units of
government to insure
completion of local flooding
risk projects.
Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Cities and County should
be identifying local
projects in Local Water
Plans.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 116
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
63 Flooding
Obtain additional temporary
road closure supplies (i.e.
signs, cones, barrels, and
concrete barriers).
Low ES 2016-
2020 Scott County Scott County
Public Works
County, City Budget,
Grants $100,000 Ongoing
64 Flooding Reconstruct outlet structure
on Prior Lake. High SI 2016-
2020 Prior Lake
Prior Lake Soil
and Water
District
County Budget,
Grants $500,000 In Progress
65 Flooding
Work with Scott County
Public Works to plan and
discuss future public ditch
operations.
Medium SI 2016-
2020 Scott County
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
County Budget,
Grants $5,000 Ongoing
66 Flooding
Coordinate with local units of
government on the
maintenance of outlet
structures.
Medium SI 2016-
2020 Scott County
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
67 Flooding
Coordinate with Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer Systems
permit requirements.
Medium P 2016-
2020 Scott County
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
County Budget,
Grants $5,000 Ongoing
68 Flooding Promote and facilitate regional
stormwater management. Medium P 2016-
2020 Scott County
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
County Budget,
Grants $5,000 Ongoing
69 Flooding
Work on a Hwy 169 area
drainage feasibility assessment
in Louisville Township.
Medium SI 2018 Scott County
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
County Budget,
Grants $25,000 Deferred
Not completed, Hwy
corridor study of which
this was a part has not
been started.
70 Flooding
Clean out drainage channel
from Prior Lake to the
Minnesota River.
High SI 2018
Scott County,
Prior Lake,
Shakopee
Prior Lake Soil
and Water
District
County, City Budget,
Grants $250,000 Ongoing
71 Flooding
Develop a program for the
hazards and boating safety of
river usage (to include all types
of river flow from high to low.)
Low PE 2019 Scott County
Lower
Minnesota
River
Watershed
District
County /State
Budget, Grants $5,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 117
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
72 Flooding
Develop a maintenance plan
and identify funding for
maintenance of the 4-foot
channel from river mile 14.7
(Savage) to river mile 25
(Shakopee).
Low ES 2018
Scott County,
Savage,
Shakopee
Lower
Minnesota
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $500,000 Deferred
73 Flooding
Develop a plan to provide for
the safe coexistence of
commercial and recreational
navigation.
Low ES 2018 Scott County,
Savage
Lower
Minnesota
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 Deferred
74 Flooding
Create a Community Service
Response Team to mobilize
during floods.
Low ES 2018 Scott County Scott County
Public Health
County/City/Public
Health Budget $12,000 New
Costs would cover
recruitment, training,
administration and basic
equipment needs.
75 Flooding
Work to support the Prior
Lake Floodplain
Study/Watershed Project and
implement the results.
High P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Prior Lake,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Prior Lake
HMA Grants,
County/City Budget $500,000 New
A flood mitigation study is
currently being done, to
be completed Spring 2016.
New dams will be built,
and funds are needed for
purchasing easements.
76 Flooding
Purchase sandbag filling
machines for flood-prone
jurisdictions.
Low P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $20,000 New
77 Flooding
Explore with the DNR the
potential for a General Permit
for cleaning sediment where it
is impacting storm sewers and
other public infrastructure, in
addition to current General
Permits for transportation
authorities.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee,
townships,
SCALE,
Watershed
Organizations
County Budget $10,000 New
Sediment can result in
flooding, and there has
been difficulty cooperating
with the DNR on this
issue. A joint process is
needed to work with the
DNR on cleaning out
sediment.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 118
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
78
Flooding,
Landslides/
Erosion
Develop solutions if hillside
erosion studies have a positive
cost/benefit analysis and
achievable methods.
Medium SI 2018 Scott County Scott County
Public Works
County Budget,
Grants $500,000 In Progress
79 Flooding, Dam
Failure
Develop a dam/levee hazard
identification and inspection
program with the DNR.
Medium SI 2017 Scott County EMA, DNR Cnty/City/State
Budget Grants $12,000 Deferred
80 Flooding, Dam
Failure
Identify communities
vulnerable to a dam/levee
failure.
High P 2017 Scott County EMA, DNR Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 In Progress
81 Landslides/
Erosion
Distribute information to the
community on areas of
potential landslides or
mudslides
Medium PE 2018 Scott County
Public Works
DOT County
Commission
County/City Budget $2,000 Deferred
82 Landslides/
Erosion
Develop a map of potential
landslide and mudslide areas. Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Jordan, Belle
Plaine
EMA, County
Commission County/City Budget $2,000 In Progress
Bluff overlay map was
created a number of years
ago by the SWMO. Could
be a starting point for this.
We have also completed
digital terrain modeling for
much of the county.
83 Landslides/
Erosion
Review existing bluff overlay
requirements. Medium P 2018
Scott County,
Jordan, Belle
Plaine
Scott County,
Jordan, Belle
Plaine
County/City Budget $10,000 New
This should be done given
the June 2014 storm to
determine whether they
are adequate.
84 Landslides/
Erosion
Distribute land subsidence
(sinkhole) awareness
information to the public.
Low PE 2018 Scott County 1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
County/City Budget,
DOT $2,000 Deferred
85 Landslides/
Erosion
Work to support actions
identified in Jordan’s landslide
study.
High P, ES,
SI
2016-
2020
Scott County,
Jordan
Scott County,
Jordan County/City Budget $500,000 New
Jordan is currently doing a
study on the landslide that
occurred behind the
brewery in 2014.
86 Extreme Heat,
Extreme Cold
Identify citizens subject to
suffering from extreme
temperatures.
High ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 119
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
87 Extreme Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create a Power Outage Policy
for critical facilities. High ES 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $10,000 New
This is particularly
important where people
are on respirators.
88 Extreme Heat,
Extreme Cold
Educate the public on the
dangers of extreme
temperatures, particularly
outdoor workers and kids
playing sports.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City/
Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
89 Extreme Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create cooling/warming
shelters for vulnerable
populations.
Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $200,000 New This is particularly
important for the elderly.
90 Drought
Distribute drought awareness
and response materials to the
public.
Low PE 2016-
2020 Scott County Agriculture,
EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Deferred
91 Drought
Support the DNR’s rules for
water use conservation for all
cities applying for new high-
capacity municipal wells.
Medium NRP 2016-
2020 Scott County Community
Services
County Budget,
Grants $5,000 In Progress
92 Wildfires
Distribute wildfire awareness
and preparedness information
to schools and the public.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Lower
Minnesota
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 In Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 120
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
93 Wildfires
Provide rural vegetation
management educational
information.
Low NRP 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $6,000 New
94 Wildfires
Obtain permits to allow
preventative burns on peat
land.
Low NRP 2016-
2020 Scott County Scott County County Budget $3,000 New
95
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete proactive life safety
inspections of high density
housing.
High P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
96
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Adopt Appendix H of the MN
Fire Code to eliminate BBQ
grills on balconies and patios of
structures with 3 or more
units.
Medium P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $4,000 New
97
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete Fire Prevention
Programs in schools and adult
assisted living facilities.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
98 Structure
Fires
Assist in obtaining a fire
education-training trailer for
the jurisdiction.
Low ES 2019
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Svcs,
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $52,000 Deferred
99 Structure
Fires
Adopt & enforce sprinkler and
smoke alarm legislation for all
facilities.
Medium P 2018 Scott County County
Commission County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 121
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
100 Structure
Fires
Acquire and install six-inch
water mains and hydrants
communitywide.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $2,000,000 In Progress
101 Structure
Fires
Adopt & enforce housing code
legislation to limit number of
citizens in housing.
Low P 2016-
2020 Scott County County
Commission County Budget $2,000 In Progress
102 Infectious
Diseases
Train & equip 1st responders
to respond to pandemics and
epidemics
Medium ES 2016-
2020 Scott County
Public Health
County
Commission,
1st Responders
EMA
County/City Public
Health Budget
Grants
$32,000 Ongoing
103 Infectious
Diseases
Assist in developing a 1st
responder infectious disease
early vaccination program.
Medium P 2018 Scott County
Public Health
County
Commission,
1st Responders
EMA
County/City Public
Health Budget
Grants
$2,000 In Progress
Scott County Public
Health has been working
on their first responders
piece for a while but
nothing is written down.
There are plans in place
that would be used or
normal immunization
processes for those that
are mission critical.
104 Infectious
Diseases
Train & equip 1st responders
on agriculture and vector
disease and infection response.
Medium ES 2016-
2020 Scott County DOA, DNR,
EMA
County/City Public
Health Budget
Grants
$32,000 Deferred
105 Groundwater
Contamination
Develop a wellhead protection
program to upgrade wells in
the 100-year floodplain.
Medium SI 2016-
2020 Scott County
Utility
Agencies,
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $12,000 In Progress
106 Groundwater
Contamination
Continue well-
decommissioning through cost
sharing incentive programs.
Low SI 2016-
2020 Scott County
Watershed
Management
Organizations
County/State Budget,
Grants $50,000 Ongoing
Watershed Organizations
in the County have cost
share and incentive
programs that include
well-decommissioning as
an eligible practice.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | 122
Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
107
Drought,
Groundwater
Contamination
Promote conservation and
wise use of groundwater
through education and public
information.
Low PE 2016-
2020 Scott County
Lower Mn.
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing Per Watershed District
Plan.
108 Groundwater
Contamination
Support county area planning
by using the Metro Council’s
model to assess groundwater
impact of continued
development.
Low ES 2020 Scott County
Lower Mn
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $100,000 Deferred Per Watershed District
Plan.
109 Groundwater
Contamination
Analyze data to document
trends on issues such as water
usage, contamination, quality,
and availability.
Medium NRP 2019 Scott County
Lower
Minnesota
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $100,000 In Progress
Per Watershed District
Plan. A lot of this data is
available from various Met
Council reports and the
MPCA.
110 Groundwater
Contamination
Determine fen and trout
stream recharge areas. Low NRP 2019 Scott County
Lower Mn.
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $50,000 Deferred Per Watershed District
Plan.
111 Groundwater
Contamination
Develop a channel lobby for
funding to assess unregulated
discharges in the MN River
Basin.
Low NRP 2020 Scott County
Lower
Minnesota
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 Deferred Per Watershed District
Plan.
112 Groundwater
Contamination
Improve groundwater
monitoring in the Watershed
Management Organization.
Medium NRP 2016-
2020 Scott County
Lower
Minnesota
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $5,000 Ongoing Per Watershed District
Plan.
113 Groundwater
Contamination
Work with the Metropolitan
Council to complete a model
of the metro region.
Low NRP 2019 Scott County
Lower Mn.
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $200,000 Deferred
114 Groundwater
Contamination
Support wellhead protection
efforts by providing staff time
and technical assistance.
Low NRP 2016-
2020 Scott County
Lower Mn
River
Watershed
District, Scott
Watershed
Management
Organization
County/State Budget,
Grants $200,000 Ongoing Per Watershed District
Plan.
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Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
115 Groundwater
Contamination
Adopt minimum, consistent
runoff peak standards within
the watershed district.
Low NRP 2018 Scott County
Lower Mn.
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $50,000 Deferred Per Watershed District
Plan.
116 Groundwater
Contamination
Reduce/stop groundwater
contamination of fens and
trout streams (Eagle Creek
and Savage Fen) by identifying
sources and limiting/stopping
contaminant release.
Medium NRP 2019 Scott County
Lower Mn.
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $5,000 Deferred Per Watershed District
Plan.
117 Groundwater
Contamination
Identify ways to maintain
supply of groundwater to fens
and trout streams with the
watershed district.
Medium NRP 2020 Scott County
Lower
Minnesota
River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $50,00 Deferred Per Watershed District
Plan.
118 Hazardous
Materials
Distribute hazardous materials
event preparedness and
response information to
schools, the special needs
population, and the
community.
Low PE 2016-
2020 Scott County
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA,
BOE,
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
119 Hazardous
Materials
Educate schools’ special needs
populations and the
community on chemical
hazards in the area and
evacuation routes.
Low PE 2016-
2020 Scott County 1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In Progress
120 Hazardous
Materials
Obtain hazmat containment
equipment for water, roads,
and railroads.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Dept
Budget Grants $20,000 In Progress
121 Hazardous
Materials
Adopt & enforce hazardous
materials site building setback
legislation.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 Deferred
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Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
122 Terrorism
Distribute terrorism
preparedness and awareness
information to schools and the
public.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA
BOE
Cnty/Dept/BOE
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
123 Terrorism
Educate government officials,
the special needs population,
and schools on procedures for
handling suspicious mail.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing
124 Terrorism
Post terrorism and bomb
identification information in
buildings and schools.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Education
Officials Law
Enforcement
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
125 Terrorism
Identify & distribute to
appropriate officials potential
terrorism targets information.
High PE 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Police
Dept County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $2,000 In Progress
126 Terrorism
Fund/maintain a trained bomb
dog and handler to serve the
entire county.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
Agencies, EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $102,000 In Progress
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Number Hazard
Mitigation Action
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County
Comments on
Planning Mechanisms
for Implementation
127 Terrorism Develop evacuation plans for
identified terrorism targets. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA,
Public Works
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
5.3.2 Mitigation Actions by Community
This plan is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers Scott County, its school districts and the cities of Belle
Plaine, Elko New Market, Jordan, Prior Lake, Savage, and Shakopee. The Scott County risks and
mitigation activities identified in this plan also incorporate the concerns and needs of townships and
other entities participating in this plan.
Mitigation actions are separated by jurisdiction in Tables G - 1 through G - 6 in Appendix G.
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Section 6 – Plan Maintenance
6.1 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Updating the Plan
The Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) should be considered a living document. The
plan should be updated and approved by FEMA at a minimum of every 5 years. The guidance in this
section will function as the primary tool when reviewing progress on the implementation of the Scott
County MHMP.
Throughout the 5-year planning cycle, the Emergency Management Director from the Scott County
Sheriff’s Office and first responders will reconvene annually to monitor, review, evaluate, and update the
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additional stakeholders will be added based on need. If needed, the Scott
County Emergency Management Director will convene the group to meet on a more regular basis to
monitor plan implementation progress and reassess needs and opportunities. This could be done
annually, or in response to funding cycles of programs that provide resources for hazard mitigation
activities. If there is a need for a special meeting due to new developments or a declared disaster
occurring in the county, the team will meet to update pertinent mitigation strategies. Depending on
grant opportunities and fiscal resources, mitigation projects may be implemented independently by
individual communities or through local partnerships.
The committee will review the MHMP goals and objectives to determine their relevance to changing
situations in Scott County. In addition, state and federal policies will be reviewed to ensure they are
addressing current and expected conditions. The committee will also review the risk assessment portion
of the plan to determine if this information should be updated or modified. The parties responsible for
the various implementation actions will report on the status of their projects, and will include which
implementation processes worked well, any difficulties encountered, how coordination efforts are
proceeding, and which strategies should be revised.
Updates or modifications to the MHMP during the 5-year planning process will require a public notice
and a meeting prior to submitting revisions to the individual jurisdictions for approval. The plan will be
updated via written changes, submissions as the committee deems appropriate and necessary, and as
approved by county commissioners.
6.2 Implementation
Scott County and its included municipalities share a common Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and work
together closely to develop, revise, and implement it. This MHMP provides a comprehensive chart of
mitigation actions for Scott County and its jurisdictions (see Section 5.3.1, Hazard Mitigation Actions).
Jurisdictions participated in the MHMP planning process and identified the specific mitigation strategies
that they would seek to implement in their communities during the 5-year planning cycle. These
mitigation actions are provided in Appendix G: Mitigation Actions by Jurisdiction.
A number of implementation tools are available to address hazards. Many of these tools are below,
however, in some cases additional discussion is needed in order to identify what strategies are most
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appropriate to use. This will be part of an ongoing discussion as Scott County looks for opportunities
for plan implementation. The following tools will be considered:
Education: In many cases education of residents has been identified as one of the most effective
mitigation strategies.
Capital Investments: Capital investments such as fire and ambulance equipment, sprinkler systems
and dry hydrants are tools that can limit risks and impacts of natural and man-made hazards.
Data Collection and Needs Assessments: Data collection and needs assessments can aid in gaining
a better understanding of threats and allow planning for mitigation strategies accordingly. As resources
are limited for this part of the planning process, additional data collection is likely to be an ongoing
activity as resources become available.
Coordination: Responsibilities for mitigation strategies run across various county departments, local
fire and ambulance departments, city and township governments, and a host of state and federal
agencies. Ongoing coordination is an important tool to ensure resources are used efficiently.
Coordination can also avoid duplication of efforts or prevent gaps that are created because of unclear
roles and responsibilities. The mitigation plan review process can function as a tool to have an ongoing
discussion of roles, responsibilities, and opportunities for coordination.
Regional Cooperation: Counties and public safety services providers throughout the Northeastern
Region of Minnesota often share similar challenges and concerns. In some cases a regional approach may
be warranted as a mitigation strategy in order to save resources. Mutual aid agreements are a tool
already in use for a number of services. Needs assessments for fire and ambulance services and
development of assistance for volunteer recruiting, training, and retention could benefit from a regional
approach. Cooperation among counties could also help in lobbying for certain funding priorities that
address concerns relating to challenges in service delivery in rural areas. Organizations such as FEMA
Region V and the MN Department of HSEM through the Regional Program Coordinator can offer tools
and resources to assist in these cooperative efforts.
Regulation: Regulation is an important mitigation tool for Scott County. Regulation plays a particularly
important role for land use, access to structures and the protection of water resources and public
health.
6.3 Continued Public Involvement
Continued public involvement is critical to the successful implementation of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation
Plan (MHMP). The Scott County Emergency Management Director and the steering committee
members from the participating jurisdictions of the cities of Belle Plaine, Elko New Market, Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage, and Shakopee will continue to engage new public stakeholders in planning discussions and
project implementation during the 5-year cycle of this plan.
The plan will be posted on the Scott County website for the public to read and provide feedback.
Collected feedback will be reviewed and the plan will be amended as necessary.
During the 5-year period before the plan is updated, steering committee members will be responsible to
keep their city councils, city departments, schools, and community members updated and engaged in the
implementation of their respective mitigation action charts (see Appendix G: Mitigation Actions by
Jurisdiction). Each respective jurisdiction will report their progress in this area to the Scott County
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Emergency Management Director. Jurisdictions will use numerous means of public outreach to engage
new public stakeholders in providing input on mitigation efforts or concerns on hazards by sharing
information at city council meetings, sharing information at special events, working with local schools
and partner organizations, and posting information on relevant local or social media that their
communities use to inform and engage the public. As mitigation projects are implemented, jurisdictions
will work to keep the public updated and engaged in those local efforts.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A – Scott County Maps
Appendix B – Scott County Critical Facilities
Appendix C – Scott County Hazard Events
Appendix D – Adopting Resolutions
Appendix E – Steering Committee Meetings
Appendix F – Public Meeting Notices & Meeting Notes
Appendix G – Mitigation Actions by Jurisdiction
Appendix H – Completed Mitigation Actions from 2009 Plan
Appendix I – Works Cited
Appendix J – Scott County Plans & Programs In Place
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Appendix A
Scott County Maps
Figure A - 1. Hydrography of Scott County ................................................................................................................ 2
Figure A - 2. Scott County Population by Census Block, 2010 .............................................................................. 3
Figure A - 3. Fire Departments and Fire Response Times in Scott County ........................................................ 4
Figure A - 4. Scott County Public Safety and Government Services ..................................................................... 5
Figure A - 5. Scott County Utilities and Communication Infrastructure ............................................................. 6
Figure A - 6. Scott County Transportation Infrastructure ...................................................................................... 7
Figure A - 7. Scott County Land Cover, National Land Cover Database, 2006 ................................................ 8
Figure A - 8. Scott County Land Ownership by Agency .......................................................................................... 9
Figure A - 9. Severe Wind and Hail Storms in Scott County ............................................................................... 10
Figure A - 10. Tornado Touchdowns and Paths in Scott County ........................................................................ 11
Figure A - 11. Dams in Scott County.......................................................................................................................... 12
Figure A - 12. Sites with Hazardous or Chemical Waste in Scott County ....................................................... 13
Figure A - 13. Health Care Providers in Scott County .......................................................................................... 14
Figure A - 14. Scott County Groundwater Contamination Susceptibility and Wells ..................................... 15
Figure A - 15. Critical Facilities in Scott County ...................................................................................................... 16
Figure A - 16. Critical Facilities in Shakopee ............................................................................................................. 17
Figure A - 17. Critical Facilities in Savage .................................................................................................................. 18
Figure A - 18. Critical Facilities in Prior Lake ........................................................................................................... 19
Figure A - 19. Wildfires by Acres Burned (1985-April 2015) and Peat Soil Areas in Scott County ........... 20
Figure A - 20. Distribution of Estimated Economic Loss for Scott County in 100-Year Flood ................... 21
Figure A - 21. Census Block #271390802011003 and 100-Year Floodplain in Savage ................................... 22
Figure A - 22. Census Block #271390809052004 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake ........................... 23
Figure A - 23. Census Block #271390809061005 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake ........................... 24
Figure A - 24. Census Block #271390809032014 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake ........................... 25
Figure A - 25. Census Block #271390803012005 and 100-Year Floodplain in Shakopee ............................. 26
Figure A - 26. Savage Essential Facility in 100-Year Floodplain ............................................................................ 27
Figure A - 27. Feedlots in Scott County .................................................................................................................... 28
Figure A - 28. Soil Erodibility (K Factor, Rock Free) in Scott County................................................................ 29
Figure A - 29. Soil Erodibility (K Factor, Rock Free) in Jordan, with slopes 12-18% and >18% ................... 30
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Figure A - 1. Hydrography of Scott County
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Figure A - 2. Scott County Population by Census Block, 2010
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Figure A - 3. Fire Departments and Fire Response Times in Scott County
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Figure A - 4. Scott County Public Safety and Government Services
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Figure A - 5. Scott County Utilities and Communication Infrastructure
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Figure A - 6. Scott County Transportation Infrastructure
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Figure A - 7. Scott County Land Cover, National Land Cover Database, 2006
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Figure A - 8. Scott County Land Ownership by Agency
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Figure A - 9. Severe Wind and Hail Storms in Scott County
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Figure A - 10. Tornado Touchdowns and Paths in Scott County
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Figure A - 11. Dams in Scott County
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Figure A - 12. Sites with Hazardous or Chemical Waste in Scott County
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Figure A - 13. Health Care Providers in Scott County
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Figure A - 14. Scott County Groundwater Contamination Susceptibility and Wells
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Figure A - 15. Critical Facilities in Scott County
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Figure A - 16. Critical Facilities in Shakopee
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Figure A - 17. Critical Facilities in Savage
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Figure A - 18. Critical Facilities in Prior Lake
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Figure A - 19. Wildfires by Acres Burned (1985-April 2015) and Peat Soil Areas in Scott County
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Figure A - 20. Distribution of Estimated Economic Loss for Scott County in 100-Year Flood
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Figure A - 21. Census Block #271390802011003 and 100-Year Floodplain in Savage
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Figure A - 22. Census Block #271390809052004 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake
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Figure A - 23. Census Block #271390809061005 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake
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Figure A - 24. Census Block #271390809032014 and 100-Year Floodplain by Prior Lake
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Figure A - 25. Census Block #271390803012005 and 100-Year Floodplain in Shakopee
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Figure A - 26. Savage Essential Facility in 100-Year Floodplain
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Figure A - 27. Feedlots in Scott County
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Figure A - 28. Soil Erodibility (K Factor, Rock Free) in Scott County
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Figure A - 29. Soil Erodibility (K Factor, Rock Free) in Jordan, with slopes 12-18% and >18%
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Appendix B
Scott County Critical Facilities
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Associated Bank 7533 Egan Dr. Savage MN 55378
Bankcard Depot Credit Card
Services 1226 4th Ave E #150 Shakopee MN 55379
BMO Harris Bank 1341 Greenwood Ct Shakopee MN 55379
Cornerstone State Bank 406 Commerce Dr. E Belle Plaine MN 56011
First Resource Bank 4022 Co Rd 42 W Savage MN 55378
Frandsen Bank & Trust 200 Creek Ln N Jordan MN 55352
Guaranty Bank 8101 Old Carriage Ct Shakopee MN 55379
Guaranty Bank 14100 MN-13 Savage MN 55378
Heartland Credit Union 225 Chalupsky Ave SE New Prague MN 56071
Home Town Bank 101 Creek Ln S Jordan MN 55352
KleinBank 1407 Vierling Dr. E Shakopee MN 55379
KleinBank 14141 Glendale Rd Savage MN 55378
KleinBank 16677 Duluth Ave SE Prior Lake MN 55372
New Market Bank 4719 Park Nicollet Ave SE
#100 Prior Lake MN 55372
New Market Bank 461 Main St Elko New
Market MN 55054
Paragon Bank 115 1st Ave E Shakopee MN 55379
Prime Security Bank 1305 Vierling Dr. E Shakopee MN 55379
Prior Lake State Bank 16677 Duluth Ave SE # 101 Prior Lake MN 55372
Riverland Bank 700 Seville Dr. # 100 Jordan MN 55352
Roundbank 1100 1st St NE New Prague MN 56071
Soo Line Credit Union 14327 Huntington Ave Savage MN 55378
South Metro Federal Credit
Union 574 Marschall Rd Shakopee MN 55379
South Metro Federal Credit
Union 8040 Old Carriage Ct Shakopee MN 55379
South Metro Federal Credit
Union 5767 Egan Dr. Savage MN 55378
South Metro Federal Credit
Union 2573 Credit Union Drive Prior Lake MN 55372
State Bank of Belle Plaine 201 W Main St Belle Plaine MN 56011
State Bank of New Prague 1101 1st St SE New Prague MN 56071
Sterling State Bank 14185 Hwy 13 South Front
Rd Savage MN 55378
TCF Bank 1198 Vierling Dr E Shakopee MN 55379
TCF Bank 14075 Hwy 13 South Front
Rd Savage MN 55378
Kajer, Wencl, Farmstead 6406 260th St. E Elko MN 55020
Rahr Malting 800 W 1st Av Shakopee MN 55379
Scott Equipment 605 NW 4th Ave. New Prague MN 56071
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U.S. Bank 8325 Crossings Blvd Shakopee MN 55379
U.S. Bank 15830 Franklin Trail SE Prior Lake MN 55372
U.S. Bank 255 Triangle Ln N Jordan MN 55352
U.S. Bank 111 Central Ave N New Prague MN 56071
US Federal Credit Union 4290 Dean Lakes Blvd Shakopee MN 55379
Voyager Bank: Shakopee 500 Marschall Rd #100 Shakopee MN 55379
Wells Fargo Bank 380 Marschall RD Shakopee MN 55379
Wells Fargo Bank 1156 Vierling Dr E Shakopee MN 55379
Wells Fargo Bank 5705 Loftus Ln Savage MN 55378
Wells Fargo Bank 16817 Duluth AVE SE STE 1 Prior Lake MN 55372
Wells Fargo Bank 217 Main St W New Prague MN 56071
Wings Financial Credit
Union 14411 Highway 13 Savage MN 55378
AmericInn Lodge & Suites 510 S Elm St Belle Plaine MN 56011
AmericInn Lodge & Suites 1200 1st St Ne New Prague MN 56071
Belle Plaine Motel &
Antiques 315 S Walnut Belle Plaine MN 56011
Budget Host Motel 1181 1st Av E Shakopee MN 55379
Canterbury Inn 1244 Canterbury Rd S Shakopee MN 55379
Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Rd Shakopee MN 55379
Chart Industries 407 NW 7th St. New Prague MN 56071
Comfort Inn 4601 West Hwy 13 Savage MN 55378
Convenience Store 1 15035 Mystic Lake Dr. NW Prior Lake MN 55372
Convenience Store 2 14160 Wilds Path Dr. NW Prior Lake MN 55372
Country Inns & Suites 1204 S Ramsey St Shakopee MN 55379
Cub Foods 14075 Highway 13 Savage MN 55378
Dakotah Meadows Mini
Storage 2341 Park Place Prior Lake MN 55372
Dakotah Meadows RV Park 2341 Park Place Prior Lake MN 55372
Dakotah! Sport & Fitness 2100 Trail of Dreams Prior Lake MN 55372
Elko Speedway 26350 France Ave Elko MN 55020
Emma Krumbees' Apple
Orchard 501 South St E Belle Plaine MN 56011
Fabcon 6111 West Hwy 13 Savage MN 55378
Mystic Lake Golf Course
Building 2400 Mystic Lake Dr. Prior Lake MN 55372
Hill View Motel 12826 Johnson Memorial Jackson
Complete list restricted
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Holiday Inn Express 511 S Marschall Rd Shakopee MN 55379
KOA Kampgrounds 3315 W 166th St Jordan MN 55352
Little Six Casino 2450 Sioux Trail NW Prior Lake MN 55372
Marcus Town Square
Cinema 1116 Shakopee Town Sq Shakopee MN 55379
McColl Pond ELC 13550 Dakota Ave Savage MN 55378
Minnesota Renaissance
Festival 12364 Chestnut Blvd Shakopee MN 55379
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW Prior Lake MN 55372
Mystic Mall 2330 Sioux Trail N.W. Prior Lake MN 55372
Playworks LINK Event
Center 2200 Trail of Dreams Prior Lake MN 55372
Raceway Park Shakopee MN 55379
Rainbow Foods 14100 Highway 13 Savage MN 55378
Renaissance Festival 12364 Chestnut Ave Shakopee MN 55379
River Valley YMCA 3575 N Berens Rd NW Prior Lake MN 55372
Savage Motor Inn 7361 West Hwy 13 Savage MN 55378
Scott County Fairgrounds St. Lawrence
Township MN
Scott County Historical
Society 235 Fuller St S Shakopee MN 55379
Scott Equipment 605 NW 4th Ave. New Prague MN 56071
Shakopee Community
Center 1255 Fuller St S Shakopee MN 55379
Shutterfly 5005 Dean Lakes Blvd Shakopee MN 55379
SM Hentges & Sons Inc. 650 Quaker Avenue Jordan MN 55352
Super Target 14333 Highway 13 Savage MN 55378
Super 8 Motel 581 S Marschall Rd Shakopee MN 55379
The Landing – Minnesota
River Heritage Park 2187 Highway 101 East Shakopee MN 55379
Travelodge Valleyfair 1251 1st Av E Shakopee MN 55379
Valley Plumbing 860 Quaker Avenue Jordan MN 55352
Valleyfair Amusement Park 1 Valley Fair Drive Shakopee MN 55379
Ames Sand Creek MN
Cedar Lake Diversion Sand Creek MN
Cedar Lake Inlet Sand Creek MN
Cedar Lake Outlet Sand Creek - Tributary MN
Integra Phone Co. 4690 Colorado St SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Twin City Radio Control Jordan MN 55352
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Cynthia Lake Porter Creek MN
Deboom Minnesota River - Tributary MN
Dvorak F Pond Sand Creek - Offstream
Tributary MN
Henry Pond Vermillion River - Tributary MN
Hilgenberg Pond Minnesota River - Tributary MN
Jeffers Fish Pond Pikes Lake - Tributary MN
Jeffers Upper Dam Pikes Lake - Tributary MN
Jeffers Wildlife Pond Pikes Lake - Tributary MN
Jordan Falls Sand Creek MN
Jordan Mill Pond Sand Creek MN
Maxa Pond Vermillion River - Tributary MN
Pettit F Pond Vermillion River -
Offstream Tributary MN
Pleasant Lake Diversion Sand Creek MN
Prior Lake NA MN
Ruehlings Pond Minnesota River - Tributary MN
Sunset Lake Minnesota River - Tributary MN
Theis-Bendzick Pond Sand Creek - Tributary MN
Vallez Fish Pond Sand Creek - Tributary MN
Belle Plaine High School 220 S Market St. Belle Plaine MN 56011
Chatfield Elementary 330 S Market St. Belle Plaine MN 56011
Eagle Creek Elementary
School 6855 Woodward Ave Shakopee MN 55379
Eagle Ridge Junior High 13955 Glendale Rd Savage MN 55378
Eagle View Elem. School 25600 Nevada Ave Elko New
Market MN 55054
Edgewood Elementary 5304 Westwood DR SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Falcon Ridge Elementary
School 1200 N Columbus Ave. New Prague MN 56071
Five Hawks Elementary. 16620 Five Hawks Ave SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Grainwood Elementary 5061 Minnesota ST SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Harriet Bishop Elementary 14400 O'Connell Rd Savage MN 55378
Hidden Oaks Middle School 15855 Fish Point RD SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Hidden Valley Elementary 13875 Glendale Ave. Savage MN 55378
Jeffers Pond Elementary 14800 Jeffers Pass Prior Lake MN 55372
Jordan ECFE 815 Sunset Drive Jordan MN 55352
Jordan Elementary 815 Sunset Drive Jordan MN 55352
Jordan High School 600 Sunset Drive Jordan MN 55352
Jordan Middle School 500 Sunset Drive Jordan MN 55352
Living Hope Lutheran School 150 W 130th St Shakopee MN 55379
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LNMV Area Catholic School 41 Church St Elko New
Market MN 55054
M.W. Savage Elementary 4819 W 126th St Savage MN 55378
New Prague Middle School 721 N Central Ave. New Prague MN 56071
New Prague School District
Office 410 N Central Ave. New Prague MN 56071
New Prague Sr. High School 221 NE 12th St. New Prague MN 56071
Oak Crest Elementary 1101 W Commerce Dr. Belle Plaine MN 56011
Our Lady of the Prairie
School/Church 215 N Chestnut Belle Plaine MN 56011
Pearson Elementary 917 Dakota St S Shakopee MN 55379
Prior Lake Baptist School 5690 Credit River Rd. Prior Lake MN 55372
Raven Stream Elementary 300 11th Ave NW New Prague MN 56071
Red Oak Elementary 7700 Old Carriage Ct Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee Area Catholic
School 305 S Scott St Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee High School 100 17th Ave W Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee Jr. High School 200 10th Ave E S Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee Middle School 1137 Marschall Rd Shakopee MN 55379
Special Ed Extended School
Year 4540 Tower St SE Prior Lake MN 55372
St Benedict School 24981 St Benedict Rd New Prague MN 56071
St. John the Baptist School 215 N. Broadway St. Jordan MN 55352
St John the Baptist School 12508 Lynn Ave S Savage MN 55378
St Michael Elementary
School 16280 Duluth Ave SE Prior Lake MN 55372
St Paul’s Lutheran School 5634 Luther Dr. SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Sun Path Elementary 2250 17th Ave E Shakopee MN 55379
Sweeney Elementary 1001 Adams St S Shakopee MN 55379
Trinity Lutheran School and
Church 500 W Church St. Belle Plaine MN 56011
Twin Oaks Middle School 15860 Fish Point Rd SE
Prior Lake Prior Lake MN 55372
Westwood Elementary 5970 Westwood DR SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Belle Plaine Fire Department 700 East Main Street Belle Plaine MN 56011
Belle Plaine Police Department 420 East Main Street Belle Plaine MN 56011
Elko New Market Fire
Department 601 Main Street Elko New
Market MN 55054
Elko New Market Police
Department 26518 France Avenue Elko New
Market MN 55020
Jordan Fire Department 501 North Varner St Jordan MN 55352
Jordan Police Department 210 East 1st Street Jordan MN 55352
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Mdewakanton Public Safety 2525 Flandreau Trail
NW Prior Lake MN 55372
New Prague Fire Department 505 5th Ave NW New Prague MN 56071
New Prague Police Department 118 Central Ave N #1 New Prague MN 56071
Prior Lake Fire Department 16776 Fish Point Road Prior Lake MN 55372
Prior Lake Fire Department
Station 2 3906 Station Place NW Prior Lake MN 55372
Prior Lake Police Department 4649 Dakota Street Prior Lake MN 55372
Savage Fire Department Station 1 12305 Quentin Ave Savage MN 55378
Savage Fire Department Station 2 14321 Oconnell Road Savage MN 55378
Savage Police Department 6000 Mccoll Drive Savage MN 55378
Scott County Sheriff’s Office 301 Fuller Street South Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee Fire Department 1 2700 Vierling Drive E Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee Fire Department 2 1001 Vierling Drive W Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community Fire Department and
EMS
2525 Flandreau Trail
NW Prior Lake MN 55372
Shakopee Police Department 475 Gorman Street Shakopee MN 55379
Master Electric Co. Inc. 8555 123rd St Savage MN 55378
Minnesota Valley Electric
Cooperative
125 Minnesota Valley
Electric Dr. Jordan MN 55352
New Prague Electric Line
Building 200 7th Street NW New Prague MN 56071
Administration Bldg St Patrick
Social Hall 24425 Old Hwy 13 Blvd Jordan MN 55352
Belle Plaine District Offices 130 S Willow St. Belle Plaine MN 56011
Belle Plaine Public Works 420 E Main Belle Plaine MN 56011
Belle Plaine Library Belle Plaine MN 56011
Belle Plain Twp Admin Bldg 25130 Hickory Blvd. Belle Plaine MN 56011
Blakeley Twp Township Hall 15016 250 ST W Belle Plaine MN 56011
CAP Agency 712 S Canterbury Rd Shakopee MN 55379
Central Family Center (District
Office) 505 S Holmes St Shakopee MN 55379
City Clerk Facility 18551 Redwing Tr Shakopee MN 55379
City of Belle Plaine 218 North Meridian St. Belle Plaine MN 56011
City of Prior Lake 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Credit River Twp Admin Bldg 18985 Meadow View
Blvd. Prior Lake MN 55372
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Elko New Market City Hall 601 Main Street Elko New
Market MN 55054
Elko New Market Public Works 100 Webster St Elko New
Market MN 55054
Helena Township Administration 27466 Delmar Ave New Prague MN 56071
Highway Dept. Garage 22331 Union Trail Belle Plaine MN 56011
Jackson Twp Admin Bldg 1090 130th St. Shakopee MN 55379
Jordan City Hall 210 1st Street East #1 Jordan MN 55352
Jordan Public Works 903 Syndicate Street Jordan MN 55352
Juvenile Facility
Law Enforcement 17681 Valley View Jordan MN 55352
Law Enforcement Center 301 South Fuller Street Shakopee MN 55379
Library Admin. Offices 13090 Alabama Ave
South Savage MN 55378
Louisville Twp Admin Bldg 92 Mallard Dr. Louisville
Township MN 55379
Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Administration Facility 2330 Sioux Trail N.W. Prior Lake MN 55372
Mn Dept Of Natural Resources Jordan MN 55352
New Market Twp Admin Bldg 8950 230th St. Lakeville MN 55044
New Prague City Hall 118 Central Ave. N New Prague MN 56071
New Prague Generation Plant 300 E. Main St. New Prague MN 56071
New Prague Public Works 507 12th Street NE New Prague MN 56071
Prior Lake Library 16200 Erie Av Prior Lake MN 55372
Prior Lake Maintenance Center 17073 Adelmann St Prior Lake MN 55372
Public Safety Training Facility 17681 Valley View Jordan MN 55352
Public Works Central Shop 600 Country Trail East Jordan MN 55352
Savage City Hall 6000 McColl Drive Savage MN 55378
Savage Public Works 13800 Dakota Ave Savage MN 55378
Scott County Justice
Center/Courthouse 200 4th Avenue West Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee City Hall 129 Holmes Street S. Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee Community Center 1255 S Fuller St Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee Public Utilities 255 S Sarazin St Shakopee MN 55379
Shakopee Public Works 500 S Gorman St Shakopee MN 55379
Spring Lake Township Town
Hall 20381 Fairlawn Avenue Prior Lake MN 55372
St Lawrence Township Hall 7500 Old Hwy 169 Blvd Jordan MN 55352
SWCD & Extension Center-
Agriculture 7151 190th St. W. Jordan MN 55352
Warehouse & Transit 828 1st Ave East Shakopee MN 55379
Work Force Development Ctr 719 Canterbury Rd Shakopee MN 55379
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Allina Health Dean Lakes Clinic 4201 Dean Lakes Blvd Shakopee MN 55379
Allina Health Savage Clinic 6350 143rd Street Savage MN 55378
Allina Health Shakopee Clinic 1601 St. Francis Ave Shakopee MN 55379
Allina SC Ambulance Service 8085 124th St. Savage MN 55378
Crossroads Medical Ctr 1335 E 10th Ave Shakopee MN 55379
CVS Minute Clinic 4050 Deans Lakes Blvd Shakopee MN 55379
Fairview Clinic – Prior Lake 4151 Willowwood St.
NE Prior Lake MN 55372
Fairview Clinic – Savage 5725 Loftus Lane Savage MN 55378
Friendship Manor Nursing Home 1340 W 3rd Av Shakopee MN 55379
Lutheran Home 611 West Main St Belle Plaine MN 56011
Mala Strana Health Care Center 1001 Columbus Ave N New Prague MN 56071
Mayo Clinic Health System
Clinic – Belle Plaine 700 W. Prairie Street Belle Plaine MN 56011
Belle Plaine Clinic 700 Prairie St W Belle Plaine MN 56011
Mayo Clinic Health System
Clinic – New Prague 212 County Road 37 New Prague MN 56071
Mayo Clinic Health System
Express Clinic – New Prague 200 Alton Ave SE New Prague MN 56071
Mayo Clinic Health System
Hospital 301 2nd St NE New Prague MN 56071
New Prague Medical Clinic 301 E Main St. New Prague MN 56071
Park Nicollet Clinic – Prior Lake 4670 Park Nicollet Ave
SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Park Nicollet Clinic – Shakopee 1415 St. Francis Ave Shakopee MN 55379
Parkview Medical Clinic 1400 NE 1st St New Prague MN 56071
Shakopee Dakota Mystic
Clinic/Urgent Care 2400 Mystic Lake Drive Prior Lake MN 55372
Shakopee Friendship Manor 1340 Third Avenue W Shakopee MN 55379
St. Francis Regional Medical
Center 1455 St Francis Avenue Shakopee MN 55379
St. Francis Health Services Clinic 265 Creek Lane S. Jordan MN 55352
St. Gertrude’s Health Center 1850 Sarazin Street Shakopee MN 55379
St. Mary’s Clinic 505 Holmes Street Shakopee MN 55379
The Lutheran Home-Nursing 611 Main St W Belle Plaine MN 56011
Valley View Assisted Living 4061 W 173rd St Jordan MN 55352
BF Nelson Corp. 12900 Eagle Creek
Parkway Savage MN 55378
Continental Machines Inc. 5505 123rd St. Savage MN 55378
Fabcon Inc. 6111 Highway 13 Savage MN 55378
Silgan Container Corp. 12130 Lynn Ave. Savage MN 55378
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Belle Plaine Post Office 233 N. Meridian St. Belle Plaine MN 56011
Elko Post Office 26516 France Ave
Jordan Post Office 214 2nd Street E Jordan MN 55352
New Market Post Office 14 Church Street
New Prague Post Office 124 Main Street E. New Prague MN 56071
Prior Lake Post Office 4455 Village Lake Dr. S. Prior Lake MN 55372
Savage Post Office 6100 McColl Drive Savage MN 55378
Shakopee Post Office 135 Sommerville St. S. Shakopee MN 55379
Belle Plaine Wastewater Plant 22360 Union Trail Belle Plaine MN 56011
Belle Plaine Water Plant 801 Prairie St Belle Plaine MN 56011
Blue Lake Wastewater
Treatment Facility 6957 Hwy 101 Shakopee MN 55379
Elko New Market Water Plant 25630 Co Rd 91 Elko New
Market MN 55054
Jordan Wastewater Plant 903 Syndicate Street Jordan MN 55352
Jordan Water Plant 105 ½ 4th Street W Jordan MN 55352
New Prague Wastewater Plant 601 NE 12th St New Prague MN 56071
New Prague Water Booster
Station 1001 10th Ave. SE New Prague MN 56071
New Prague Water Booster
Station 210 10th Street SE New Prague MN 56071
New Prague Water Plant 305 Lexington Ave. S. New Prague MN 56071
New Prague Water Tower #1 1204 NE Highview New Prague MN 56071
New Prague Water Tower #2 1000 NW 4th St. New Prague MN 56071
Prior Lake Water Plant 16335 Itasca Av SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Brewery Ruins 415 S. Broadway Street Jordan MN 55352
Carriage House 410 Cedar St N. Belle Plaine MN 56011
Early Shakopee Residences 419 E. 2nd Ave. Shakopee MN 55379
Gopher State Railway Museum New Prague MN 56071
Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom
House 410 Cedar St N. Belle Plaine MN 56011
Inyan Ceyaka Otonwe (Native
American Historical Site –
address restricted)
Julius A. Coller House 434 S. Lewis St. Shakopee MN 55379
Maka Yusota (Boiling Springs 12790 Independence
Ave Savage MN 55378
Shakopee Historic District 1st Ave. Shakopee MN 55379
Strunk-Nyssen House 11120 Chaparral Ave Shakopee MN 55379
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Prior Lake Well Houses #3 16341 Itasca St SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Prior Lake Well Houses #4 16343 Itasca St SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Prior Lake Well Houses #5 5500 Bounty St SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Prior Lake Well Houses #6 15250 Wilds Parkway Prior Lake MN 55372
Prior Lake Well Houses #7 16343 Itasca AV Prior Lake MN 55372
Prior Lake Well Houses #8 & #9 17081 Adelmann St SE Prior Lake MN 55372
Savage Water Plant I 13800 Dakota Ave Savage MN 55378
Savage Water Plant III 8100 Foxberry Bay Rd. Savage MN 55378
Water outlet structure on Prior
Lake 15287 Edinborough Ave Prior Lake MN 55372
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Appendix C
Scott County Hazard Events
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The National Climatic Data Center Database was queried for all notable events since 1950. However,
some categories of events do not have records prior to 1996. Data was available through September of
2015.
Table C - 1. All tornadoes recorded by NCDC, 1950-September 2015
Location or
County Date Magnitude Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
1. Blakeley 6/10/2012 EF0 0 0 $250,000
2. St Patrick 6/26/2010 EF0 0 0 0
3. Belle Plaine 8/3/2002 F0 0 0 0
4. New Market 6/11/2001 F1 0 0 $50,000
5. Belle Plaine 5/9/2001 F0 0 0 0
6. New Prague 5/9/2001 F0 0 0 0
7. New Prague 5/9/2001 F0 0 0 0
8. New Market 5/9/2001 F0 0 0 0
9. Blakeley 7/30/1999 F0 0 0 0
10. Belle Plaine 7/30/1999 F1 0 0 0
11. Lydia 7/30/1999 F0 0 0 0
12. Savage 6/5/1999 F0 0 0 0
13. Savage 8/22/1998 F0 0 0 0
14. Lydia 7/21/1995 F1 0 0 0
15. Scott County 5/21/1977 F2 0 0 $250,000
Highest Value
Property
Damage:
$250,000
Table C - 2. All severe hail storm events recorded by NCDC, 1950-September 2015
Location Or
County Date Type Size in
Inches Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
16. Shakopee 6/29/2015 Hail 1 0 0 0
17. Prior Lake 6/29/2015 Hail 1.5 0 0 0
18. Elko New Market 6/22/2015 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
19. Elko New Market 6/22/2015 Hail 1 0 0 0
20. Savage 5/3/2015 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
21. Shakopee 7/7/2014 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
22. Prior Lake 5/7/2014 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
23. Elko New Market 5/7/2014 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
24. Jordan 5/7/2014 Hail 1 0 0 0
25. New Prague 8/21/2013 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
26. Jordan 8/21/2013 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
27. Prior Lake 8/6/2013 Hail 1 0 0 0
28. St Benedict 6/21/2013 Hail 1 0 0 0
29. Belle Plaine 6/19/2012 Hail 1 0 0 0
30. New Prague 6/17/2012 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
31. Belle Plaine 6/14/2012 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
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Location Or
County Date Type Size in
Inches Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
32. Blakeley 6/14/2012 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
33. Shakopee 6/14/2012 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
34. Belle Plaine 6/14/2012 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
35. Merriam 5/27/2012 Hail 1 0 0 0
36. Jordan 5/27/2012 Hail 1 0 0 0
37. Belle Plaine 5/27/2012 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
38. Prior Lake 5/19/2012 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
39. Savage 5/19/2012 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
40. Shakopee 5/19/2012 Hail 1 0 0 0
41. Prior Lake 5/6/2012 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
42. Prior Lake 5/6/2012 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
43. Spring Lake 5/6/2012 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
44. Spring Lake 4/2/2012 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
45. Prior Lake 4/2/2012 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
46. New Market 8/6/2011 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
47. New Prague 7/23/2011 Hail 1 0 0 0
48. Prior Lake 5/28/2011 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
49. Spring Lake 5/28/2011 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
50. St Benedict 5/28/2011 Hail 1 0 0 0
51. Credit River 5/28/2011 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
52. Blakeley 5/28/2011 Hail 1 0 0 0
53. Merriam 5/10/2011 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
54. Shakopee 5/9/2011 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
55. Shakopee 5/9/2011 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
56. New Market 7/14/2010 Hail 1 0 0 0
57. Blakeley 7/22/2009 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
58. New Prague 7/11/2008 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
59. Belle Plaine 7/11/2008 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
60. Belle Plaine 7/11/2008 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
61. Prior Lake 7/10/2008 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
62. Prior Lake 7/10/2008 Hail 1 0 0 0
63. Shakopee 7/10/2008 Hail 1 0 0 0
64. Belle Plaine 5/30/2008 Hail 1 0 0 0
65. Prior Lake 5/29/2008 Hail 0.8 0 0 0
66. Prior Lake 5/29/2008 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
67. Belle Plaine 5/29/2008 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
68. Blakeley 5/29/2008 Hail 1 0 0 0
69. Lydia 8/13/2007 Hail 1.5 0 0 0
70. Prior Lake 8/11/2007 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
71. Shakopee 8/11/2007 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
72. Lydia 8/11/2007 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
73. Jordan 8/11/2007 Hail 1 0 0 0
74. Shakopee 8/11/2007 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
75. Elko 7/3/2007 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
76. Belle Plaine 6/21/2007 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
77. New Prague 6/20/2007 Hail 1 0 0 0
78. New Prague 6/20/2007 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
79. Belle Plaine 6/20/2007 Hail 1.25 0 0 0
80. New Prague 6/20/2007 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
81. New Prague 6/20/2007 Hail 2.75 0 0 0
82. New Prague 6/20/2007 Hail 1 0 0 0
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Location Or
County Date Type Size in
Inches Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
83. Elko 6/20/2007 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
84. Elko 6/20/2007 Hail 1.5 0 0 0
85. New Prague 6/20/2007 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
86. Jordan 6/20/2007 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
87. Elko 6/20/2007 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
88. Jordan 6/20/2007 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
89. Prior Lake 6/20/2007 Hail 1 0 0 0
90. Shakopee 6/20/2007 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
91. New Prague 10/3/2006 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
92. New Prague 10/3/2006 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
93. New Prague 10/3/2006 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
94. New Prague 10/3/2006 Hail 1 0 0 0
95. New Prague 10/3/2006 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
96. New Market 8/24/2006 Hail 3 0 0 0
97. New Market 8/24/2006 Hail 3 0 0 0
98. Elko 8/24/2006 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
99. Prior Lake 8/24/2006 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
100. Jordan 8/24/2006 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
101. New Prague 8/24/2006 Hail 2.75 0 0 0
102. New Prague 8/24/2006 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
103. New Prague 8/24/2006 Hail 4.25 0 0 $10,000,000
104. Belle Plaine 8/24/2006 Hail 3 0 0 0
105. New Prague 8/24/2006 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
106. Belle Plaine 8/24/2006 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
107. Elko 6/24/2006 Hail 1 0 0 0
108. New Market 6/24/2006 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
109. Lydia 6/24/2006 Hail 1.5 0 0 0
110. Jordan 6/24/2006 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
111. Marystown 4/18/2006 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
112. Belle Plaine 4/18/2006 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
113. Prior Lake 9/21/2005 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
114. New Prague 9/3/2005 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
115. St Benedict 8/9/2005 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
116. Belle Plaine 8/9/2005 Hail 1 0 0 0
117. Prior Lake 6/13/2005 Hail 1 0 0 0
118. New Prague 6/13/2005 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
119. Prior Lake 6/8/2005 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
120. Belle Plaine 6/8/2005 Hail 1 0 0 0
121. New Prague 8/24/2006 Hail 2.75 0 0 0
122. Shakopee 6/7/2005 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
123. Prior Lake 6/7/2005 Hail 1 0 0 0
124. Shakopee 10/29/2004 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
125. Shakopee 8/1/2004 Hail 1 0 0 0
126. Belle Plaine 5/9/2004 Hail 1 0 0 0
127. Jordan 5/9/2004 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
128. Belle Plaine 5/9/2004 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
129. Prior Lake 5/9/2004 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
130. Prior Lake 5/9/2004 Hail 1 0 0 0
131. Shakopee 4/18/2004 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
132. Prior Lake 7/14/2003 Hail 1.25 0 0 0
133. New Market 4/15/2003 Hail 1 0 0 0
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Location Or
County Date Type Size in
Inches Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
134. Jordan 9/1/2002 Hail 1 0 0 0
135. Shakopee 8/16/2002 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
136. Prior Lake 8/3/2002 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
137. New Market 7/28/2002 Hail 1 0 0 0
138. Belle Plaine 7/28/2002 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
139. New Prague 7/28/2002 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
140. Blakeley 6/10/2002 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
141. New Market 5/8/2002 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
142. New Market 5/5/2002 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
143. Belle Plaine 5/5/2002 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
144. Savage 4/18/2002 Hail 1 0 0 0
145. Shakopee 4/18/2002 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
146. Jordan 4/18/2002 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
147. Savage 6/18/2001 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
148. Prior Lake 6/11/2001 Hail 1.75 0 0 $500,000
149. Savage 6/11/2001 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
150. Savage 6/1/2001 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
151. Jordan 5/1/2001 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
152. Prior Lake 9/2/2000 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
153. Savage 9/2/2000 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
154. Savage 9/7/1999 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
155. Belle Plaine 6/6/1999 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
156. Shakopee 6/5/1999 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
157. Shakopee 6/5/1999 Hail 3 0 0 0
158. Shakopee 6/5/1999 Hail 2.75 0 0 0
159. Blakeley 8/23/1998 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
160. Shakopee 8/22/1998 Hail 1 0 0 0
161. Prior Lake 8/9/1998 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
162. Belle Plaine 6/26/1998 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
163. New Prague 6/26/1998 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
164. Jordan 5/18/1998 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
165. Shakopee 5/15/1998 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
166. Savage 5/15/1998 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
167. Savage 5/15/1998 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
168. Prior Lake 5/15/1998 Hail 2 0 0 0
169. New Prague 5/15/1998 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
170. Prior Lake 10/6/1997 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
171. Savage 9/8/1997 Hail 1 0 0 0
172. Spring Lake 8/15/1997 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
173. Jordan 8/15/1997 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
174. Lydia 8/15/1997 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
175. Savage 7/13/1997 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
176. Shakopee 7/13/1997 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
177. Prior Lake 7/1/1997 Hail 1 0 0 0
178. Jordan 7/1/1997 Hail 2 0 0 0
179. Lydia 7/1/1997 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
180. Marystown 7/1/1997 Hail 1 0 0 0
181. Shakopee 7/1/1997 Hail 1.25 0 0 0
182. Jordan 7/1/1997 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
183. Jordan 7/1/1997 Hail 0.88 0 0 0
184. Marystown 6/28/1997 Hail 2 0 0 0
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Location Or
County Date Type Size in
Inches Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
185. St Patrick 10/16/1996 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
186. Prior Lake 6/6/1996 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
187. New Prague 7/21/1995 Hail 1 0 0 0
188. Prior Lake 7/7/1994 Hail 1 0 0 0
189. Shakopee 7/7/1994 Hail 1 0 0 0
190. Prior Lake 6/30/1994 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
191. Shakopee 6/30/1994 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
192. Savage 9/13/1993 Hail 1 0 0 0
193. Scott County 8/1/1992 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
194. Scott County 6/12/1990 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
195. Scott County 3/31/1986 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
196. Scott County 5/30/1985 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
197. Scott County 4/20/1985 Hail 1 0 0 0
198. Scott County 4/20/1985 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
199. Scott County 7/9/1984 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
200. Scott County 4/29/1981 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
201. Scott County 8/19/1980 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
202. Scott County 6/7/1980 Hail 1 0 0 0
203. Scott County 3/16/1980 Hail 1 0 0 0
204. Scott County 5/23/1977 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
205. Scott County 5/20/1975 Hail 0.75 0 0 0
206. Scott County 7/29/1973 Hail 2.5 0 0 0
207. Scott County 7/17/1956 Hail 1.75 0 0 0
208. Scott County 6/19/1956 Hail 3 0 0 0
Highest Value
Property Damage: $10,000,000
Table C - 3. All severe thunderstorm wind events recorded by NCDC, 1950-September 2015
Location or
County Date Type Magnitude
(knots) Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
209. Marystown 7/17/2015 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 $100,000
210. New Prague 7/17/2015 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
211. Marystown 7/12/2015 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
212. Shakopee 7/12/2015 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
213. Savage 7/7/2014 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
214. Elko New
Market 5/8/2014 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
215. Prior Lake 7/9/2013 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
216. Savage 6/21/2013 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
217. Elko New
Market 5/19/2013 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
218. Savage 8/3/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
219. Savage 6/19/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
220. Spring Lake 6/19/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 56 0 0 0
221. Spring Lake 6/19/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
222. New Prague 6/19/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 70 0 0 0
223. Belle Plaine 6/19/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 72 0 0 0
224. Belle Plaine 6/19/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 65 0 0 0
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Location or
County Date Type Magnitude
(knots) Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
225. Blakeley 6/19/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 57 0 0 0
226. St Patrick 6/17/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
227. New Prague 6/10/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
228. Jordan 6/10/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 56 0 0 $5,000
229. Spring Lake 5/23/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 51 0 0 0
230. St Benedict 5/23/2012 Thunderstorm Wind 62 0 0 $2,000
231. Belle Plaine 7/10/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 63 0 0 0
232. Prior Lake 7/10/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 $5,000
233. Jordan 7/10/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 $35,000
234. Jordan 7/1/2011 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
235. Credit River 7/14/2010 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 $25,000
236. Belle Plaine 6/26/2010 Thunderstorm Wind 63 0 0 0
237. Blakeley 6/26/2010 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
238. Shakopee 7/11/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
239. Merriam 7/10/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
240. Savage 7/10/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 60 0 0 0
241. Lawrence 7/10/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
242. Merriam 7/9/2008 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
243. Prior Lake 9/24/2007 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
244. Savage 8/28/2007 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
245. Prior Lake 8/28/2007 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
246. New Prague 6/20/2007 Thunderstorm Wind 54 0 0 0
247. Elko 8/24/2006 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
248. Shakopee 7/13/2006 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
249. Shakopee 6/16/2006 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
250. Shakopee 9/12/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
251. New Prague 9/3/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
252. Prior Lake 6/24/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
253. St Patrick 6/24/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
254. New Prague 6/24/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 56 0 0 0
255. Belle Plaine 6/24/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 58 0 0 0
256. Prior Lake 6/20/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
257. Shakopee 6/20/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
258. Savage 6/8/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
259. Belle Plaine 6/8/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
260. Prior Lake 5/8/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
261. New Prague 5/8/2005 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
262. New Prague 6/23/2004 Thunderstorm Wind 63 0 0 0
263. Belle Plaine 6/23/2004 Thunderstorm Wind 53 0 0 0
264. Belle Plaine 5/9/2004 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
265. Shakopee 5/9/2004 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
266. Prior Lake 4/18/2004 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
267. Prior Lake 7/4/2003 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
268. Shakopee 7/4/2003 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
269. Spring Lake 6/24/2003 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
270. Belle Plaine 8/16/2002 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
271. New Prague 8/16/2002 Thunderstorm Wind 70 0 0 $50,000
272. Belle Plaine 8/16/2002 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
273. New Prague 8/3/2002 Thunderstorm Wind 62 0 0 $40,000
274. Lydia 8/3/2002 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
275. Blakeley 8/29/2001 Thunderstorm Wind 60 0 0 0
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County Date Type Magnitude
(knots) Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
276. New Prague 6/13/2001 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
277. New Market 6/13/2001 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
278. New Prague 6/11/2001 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 $5,000
279. Belle Plaine 6/11/2001 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
280. Elko 7/30/1999 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
281. Prior Lake 6/22/1999 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
282. Shakopee 6/6/1999 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
283. Shakopee 8/22/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
284. Savage 8/22/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
285. Shakopee 7/14/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
286. New Prague 6/26/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
287. Jordan 6/24/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
288. Belle Plaine 6/24/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
289. New Market 5/30/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 65 0 0 0
290. Savage 5/30/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 85 0 0 0
291. Prior Lake 5/30/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 85 0 0 $17,600,000
292. Shakopee 5/30/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 60 0 0 0
293. Belle Plaine 5/30/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 65 0 0 0
294. Savage 5/15/1998 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 $170,000,000
295. Spring Lake 8/15/1997 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
296. Prior Lake 8/15/1997 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
297. Jordan 8/15/1997 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
298. Savage 7/13/1997 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
299. Shakopee 7/13/1997 Thunderstorm Wind 65 0 0 0
300. Belle Plaine 7/13/1997 Thunderstorm Wind 60 0 0 0
301. Jordan 7/13/1997 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
302. Belle Plaine 7/13/1997 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
303. Belle Plaine 7/13/1997 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
304. Elko 6/28/1997 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
305. Shakopee 8/6/1996 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
306. Lydia 8/6/1996 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
307. Lydia 6/29/1996 Thunderstorm Wind 60 0 0 0
308. New Prague 5/19/1996 Thunderstorm Wind 55 0 0 0
309. Prior Lake 5/19/1996 Thunderstorm Wind 70 0 0 0
310. Belle Plaine 5/19/1996 Thunderstorm Wind 70 0 0 0
311. Jordan 7/7/1994 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
312. Belle Plaine 7/5/1994 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
313. Scott County 8/1/1992 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
314. Scott County 6/16/1992 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
315. Scott County 6/30/1991 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
316. Scott County 5/28/1991 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
317. Scott County 4/29/1991 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
318. Scott County 6/12/1990 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
319. Scott County 5/24/1989 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
320. Scott County 7/27/1987 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
321. Scott County 7/27/1987 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
322. Scott County 6/28/1987 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
323. Scott County 5/13/1987 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
324. Scott County 4/26/1986 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
325. Scott County 7/3/1983 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
326. Scott County 8/31/1982 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
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Location or
County Date Type Magnitude
(knots) Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
327. Scott County 8/31/1982 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
328. Scott County 6/14/1981 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
329. Scott County 6/13/1981 Thunderstorm Wind 65 0 0 0
330. Scott County 9/3/1980 Thunderstorm Wind 61 0 0 0
331. Scott County 9/3/1980 Thunderstorm Wind 70 0 0 0
332. Scott County 8/19/1980 Thunderstorm Wind 70 0 0 0
333. Scott County 8/19/1980 Thunderstorm Wind 65 0 0 0
334. Scott County 7/15/1980 Thunderstorm Wind 90 0 0 0
335. Scott County 6/7/1980 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
336. Scott County 5/17/1979 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
337. Scott County 5/17/1979 Thunderstorm Wind 52 0 0 0
338. Scott County 5/20/1975 Thunderstorm Wind 50 0 0 0
339. Scott County 7/29/1973 Thunderstorm Wind 68 0 0 0
340. Scott County 7/16/1965 Thunderstorm Wind 0 0 0 0
341. Scott County 5/23/1964 Thunderstorm Wind 60 0 0 0
Highest Value
Property
Damage:
$170,000,000
Table C - 4. All extreme flood events recorded by NCDC, 1997-September 2015
Location or
County Date Type Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
342. Belle Plaine 6/19/2014 Flash Flood 0 0 0
343. Blakeley 6/18/2014 Flood 0 0 $9,000,000
344. Shakopee 7/13/2013 Flash Flood 0 0 $500,000
345. St Patrick 3/21/2011 Flood 0 0 0
346. Belle Plaine 8/13/2010 Flash Flood 0 0 0
347. Shakopee 6/26/2010 Flash Flood 0 0 0
348. Blakeley 6/26/2010 Flash Flood 0 0 $50,000
349. Prior Lake 6/26/2010 Flash Flood 0 0 0
350. Shakopee 3/20/2010 Flood 0 0 $400,000
351. Shakopee 3/19/2010 Flood 0 0 0
352. St Patrick 3/17/2010 Flood 0 0 0
353. Deer Park 3/13/2010 Flood 0 0 0
354. Jordan 3/12/2010 Flood 0 0 0
355. Shakopee 8/8/2009 Flash Flood 0 0 0
356. Jordan 3/19/2007 Flood 0 0 $900,000
357. Jordan 6/16/2006 Flash Flood 0 0 0
358. Scott County 10/4/2005 Flood 0 0 0
359. Scott County 10/4/2005 Flash Flood 0 0 0
360. Scott County 9/4/2005 Flash Flood 0 0 0
361. Scott County 8/3/2002 Flash Flood 0 0 $200,000
362. Scott County 5/1/2001 Flood 0 0 0
363. Scott County 4/1/2001 Flood 0 0 0
364. Savage 8/22/1998 Flash Flood 0 0 0
365. Scott County 6/28/1998 Flood 0 0 0
366. Belle Plaine 7/25/1997 Flash Flood 0 0 0
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County Date Type Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
367. Prior Lake 7/22/1997 Flash Flood 0 0 0
368. Scott County 5/1/1997 Flood 0 0 0
369. Scott County 4/1/1997 Flood 0 0 0
370. Scott County 3/15/1997 Flood 0 0 0
Highest Value
Property
Damage:
$9,000,000
Table C - 5. All severe winter weather events recorded by NCDC, 1996-September 2015
Location or
County Date Type Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
371. Scott County 3/22/2015 Winter Storm 0 0 0
372. Scott County 11/10/2014 Winter Storm 0 0 0
373. Scott County 4/3/2014 Winter Storm 0 0 0
374. Scott County 2/20/2014 Winter Storm 0 0 0
375. Scott County 2/17/2014 Winter Storm 0 0 0
376. Scott County 4/22/2013 Winter Storm 0 0 0
377. Scott County 4/18/2013 Winter Storm 0 0 0
378. Scott County 4/10/2013 Winter Storm 0 0 0
379. Scott County 3/4/2013 Winter Storm 0 0 0
380. Scott County 12/8/2012 Winter Storm 0 0 0
381. Scott County 12/31/2011 Winter Weather 0 0 0
382. Scott County 2/20/2011 Winter Storm 0 0 0
383. Scott County 12/20/2010 Winter Storm 0 0 0
384. Scott County 12/15/2010 Winter Storm 0 0 0
385. Scott County 12/10/2010 Blizzard 0 0 0
386. Scott County 12/3/2010 Winter Storm 0 0 0
387. Scott County 11/13/2010 Winter Storm 0 0 0
388. Scott County 2/7/2010 Winter Storm 0 0 0
389. Scott County 12/23/2009 Winter Storm 0 0 0
390. Scott County 12/8/2009 Blizzard 0 0 0
391. Scott County 10/12/2009 Winter Weather 0 0 0
392. Scott County 2/26/2009 Winter Storm 0 0 0
393. Scott County 1/12/2009 Winter Storm 0 0 0
394. Scott County 12/20/2008 Winter Storm 0 0 0
395. Scott County 4/1/2008 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
396. Scott County 3/31/2008 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
397. Scott County 3/20/2008 Winter Storm 0 0 0
398. Scott County 12/1/2007 Winter Storm 0 0 0
399. Scott County 3/1/2007 Winter Storm 0 0 0
400. Scott County 2/23/2007 Winter Storm 0 0 0
401. Scott County 1/14/2007 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
402. Scott County 12/31/2006 Winter Storm 0 0 0
403. Scott County 3/15/2006 Winter Storm 0 0 0
404. Scott County 3/12/2006 Winter Storm 0 0 0
405. Scott County 12/13/2005 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
406. Scott County 3/18/2005 Winter Storm 0 0 0
407. Scott County 1/21/2005 Winter Storm 0 0 0
408. Scott County 1/1/2005 Winter Storm 0 0 0
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Location or
County Date Type Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
409. Scott County 3/5/2004 Winter Storm 0 0 0
410. Scott County 2/1/2004 Winter Storm 0 0 0
411. Scott County 1/24/2004 Winter Storm 0 0 0
412. Scott County 12/9/2003 Winter Storm 0 0 0
413. Scott County 11/22/2003 Winter Storm 0 0 0
414. Scott County 3/14/2002 Winter Storm 0 0 0
415. Scott County 3/8/2002 Winter Storm 0 0 0
416. Scott County 11/26/2001 Winter Storm 0 0 0
417. Scott County 3/11/2001 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
418. Scott County 2/24/2001 Winter Storm 0 0 0
419. Scott County 2/07/2001 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
420. Scott County 1/29/2001 Winter Storm 0 0 0
421. Scott County 12/28/2000 Winter Storm 0 0 0
422. Scott County 1/19/2000 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
423. Scott County 1/12/2000 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
424. Scott County 3/8/1999 Winter Storm 0 0 0
425. Scott County 1/1/1999 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
426. Scott County 1/4/1998 Ice Storm 0 0 0
427. Scott County 3/13/1997 Winter Storm 0 0 0
428. Scott County 12/23/1996 Winter Storm 0 0 0
429. Scott County 12/14/1996 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
430. Scott County 11/22/1996 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
431. Scott County 11/20/1996 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
432. Scott County 11/14/1996 Ice Storm 0 0 0
433. Scott County 3/23/1996 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
434. Scott County 1/17/1996 Ice Storm 0 0 0
435. Scott County 1/10/1996 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
Highest Value
Property
Damage:
0
Table C - 6. All severe cold/wind chill events recorded by NCDC, 1996-September 2015
Location or
County Date Type Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
436. Scott County 1/27/2014 Extreme Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
437. Scott County 1/23/2014 Extreme Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
438. Scott County 1/5/2014 Extreme Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
439. Scott County 1/14/2009 Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
440. Scott County 2/19/2008 Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
441. Scott County 2/10/2008 Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
442. Scott County 1/15/1997 Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
443. Scott County 12/24/1996 Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
444. Scott County 2/1/1996 Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
445. Scott County 1/31/1996 Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
446. Scott County 1/18/1996 Cold/Wind Chill 0 0 0
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Location or
County Date Type Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
Highest Value
Property
Damage:
0
Table C - 7. All extreme heat/heat events recorded by the NCDC, 1996-September 2015
Location or
County Date Type Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
447. Scott County 8/25/2013 Excessive Heat 0 0 0
448. Scott County 7/18/2011 Excessive Heat 0 0 0
449. Scott County 7/30/2006 Heat 0 0 0
450. Scott County 8/4/2001 Heat 0 0 0
451. Scott County 8/1/2001 Heat 0 0 0
452. Scott County 7/30/2001 Heat 0 0 0
453. Scott County 7/29/1999 Heat 0 0 0
454. Scott County 7/23/1999 Heat 0 0 0
Highest Value
Property
Damage:
0
Table C - 8. All lightning events recorded by the NCDC, 1996-September 2015
Location or
County Date Type Deaths Injuries Property
Damage
455. Savage 10/4/2005 Lightning 0 0 0
456. Prior Lake 9/4/2005 Lightning 0 0 $604,000
457. Shakopee 6/5/1999 Lightning 0 0 0
458. Prior Lake 3/24/1996 Lightning 0 1 0
Highest Value
Property
Damage:
$604,000
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Adopting Resolutions
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Steering Committee Meetings
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August 13, 2015
Good afternoon,
Scott County has received a grant from Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency
Management (HSEM) to hire a consultant to facilitate the preparation of an update to its multi-
jurisdictional, 2010 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP). In order to remain eligible for federal
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding, FEMA requires that MHMPs are updated every five
years.
As a critical part of the planning process, FEMA requires that a Planning Team has been developed
that includes representation from local government departments as well as other key stakeholder
agencies or organizations that have a role in hazard mitigation planning and implementation in the
County. The role of the Planning Team is to help provide input on development of the plan,
including prioritization of mitigation strategies and identification of projects for implementation;
assist with public outreach and participate in public meetings, review draft plan and facilitate the
required final adoption of the MHMP by local government.
Each individual jurisdiction will also have a role in hazard mitigation planning and implementation
within their cities. Each local jurisdiction will be asked to submit input on the plan, to include
mitigation strategies and identification of projects for implementation specific to the needs of their
city. Local participation is required by FEMA for the final plan to be approved.
You have been identified as a key local government official or stakeholder to participate in
the Hazard Mitigation Planning process. Your city will be able to identify, design and develop
mitigation projects to be completed within your community. By identifying these projects in the
plan, they will be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding.
Please attend our initial planning meeting at:
August 27, 2015, 4pm-5:30pm
Regional Training Facility
17706 Valley View Drive, Jordan, MN
If you cannot participate, please provide an alternate representative t o participate in this
meeting. The agenda will include presentations from the consultants (Geospatial Analysis Center
at the University of Minnesota Duluth) on the content of the plan and the development of hazard
mitigation actions.
Thank you for your support to work together towards a safer and more disaster-resilient Scott
County. Please contact me with any questions.
Respectfully,
Ron Holbeck, Deputy Emergency Management Director
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The Scott County Deputy Emergency Management Director corresponded with communities unable to
take part in all of the steering committee and public meetings:
Conversation with: Jurisdiction When Topic
Craig Robson Shakopee December 2015
Action to protect the fleet of
city-owned vehicles against the
elements.
Jake Theisen, Maintenance
Superintendent Prior Lake December 2015
Action to acquire jersey barriers
for road closures and keeping
water out (Watersedge).
Randy Hofstad Prior Lake August/September
2015
CPRI spreadsheet, planning
meetings
Mark Elliot, Police Chief Prior Lake December 2015 Public meetings
Brett Empey, Chief of
Police Jordan August/October/
December 2015
CPRI Spreadsheet/Flood
Damage Study/Public meetings
Joel McColl, Emergency
Manager Savage August/December
2015
CPRI Spreadsheet/Public
meetings
Steve Mortenson, Chief of
Police/Director of
Emergency Management
Elko New Market August/November/
December 2015
CPRI Spreadsheet/Action to add
a generator to the Elko New
Market PD headquarters/Public
meetings
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Appendix F
Public Meeting Notices
and Meeting Notes
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Scott County Emergency Management
Greetings:
Two public meetings will be held on December 7th 2015 regarding the Scott County Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Plan. Please plan to attend one of these two meetings where we will discuss the purpose and
content of the Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan that has been prepared by the Geospatial
Analysis Center at University of Minnesota Duluth. These two public meetings will be held in Shakopee
at 2:00 p.m. and at the Regional Training Facility in Jordan at 6:00 p.m.
This plan was prepared based on mitigation actions (projects) submitted by participating agencies and
organizations within Scott County. These meetings on December 7th will allow you one last chance to
submit any project that should be included for possible grant funding over the next 5 years.
These meetings will also provide local residents, businesses, agencies, and organizations an opportunity
to learn about the draft plan, ask questions, and provide feedback on mitigation strategies and
recommended actions for implementation. A draft of the Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
content is available for public review at the Scott County Sheriff's Office website:
http://www.co.scott.mn.us/PublicSafetyJustice/CountySheriff/emhs/Pages/Hazard-Mitigation-Plan--
Updated-Draft.aspx
Please email or telephone to RSVP your planned attendance at this important meeting.
Thank you. Please feel free to telephone or email me with any questions.
Ron Holbeck
Deputy Emergency Management Director
Scott County Law Enforcement Center | Emergency Management
301 Fuller Street South | Shakopee | MN | 55379
Direct: 952-496-8181 | Mobile: 952-292-9398
rholbeck@co.scott.mn.us
http://www.co.scott.mn.us
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November 10, 2015 NEWS
RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ron Holbeck
Direct: 952-496-8181 | Mobile: 952-292-9398
rholbeck@co.scott.mn.us
Scott County to Hold Public Input Meetings on Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
(Shakopee, MN) Two public meetings regarding the Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP)
will be held on Monday, December 7th, 2015. The first meeting will be held in Shakopee at 2:00 p.m. The
second meeting will be held at the Regional Training Facility in Jordan at 6:00 p.m. The Plan details the
natural and man-made hazards that face the County and identifies specific mitigation strategies and
actions to reduce the impact of disasters.
This is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers Scott County, including the cities of Belle Plaine, Elko New
Market, Jordan, Prior Lake, Savage, and Shakopee. The Scott County risks and mitigation activities
identified in this plan also incorporate the concerns and needs of townships, school districts, and other
entities participating in this plan. The Geospatial Analysis Center at the University of Minnesota Duluth
is facilitating the planning process.
Public input is a required step in the MHMP planning process. Community members and staff from the
County and participating cities are strongly encouraged to attend the scheduled public meetings. The
meetings will provide local residents, businesses, agencies, and organizations an opportunity to learn
about the draft plan, ask questions, provide feedback on mitigation strategies, and recommend actions
for implementation.
A draft of the Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is available for public review at
http://www.co.scott.mn.us/PublicSafetyJustice/CountySheriff/emhs/Pages/Hazard-Mitigation-Plan--
Updated-Draft.aspx. Comments or questions on the plan or public meetings may be directed to Ron
Holbeck, Deputy Emergency Management Director, (952) 496-8181 or rholbeck@co.scott.mn.us
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Meeting notes, 12/7/2015, 2:00 PM
Prior Lake: watershed being expanded, flood mitigation study being done, will be completed spring of
2016. Will need to add in more dams, need funding for purchasing easements.
Create a Community Service Response Team to mobilize during events.
Jordan doing a study on the landslide behind the brewery in 2014.
Public education: how do people stay safe during storms? Need to promote emergency kits and 72-hour
shelter in place kits.
Power restoration in critical facilities: particularly needed where people are on respirators.
No storm shelters at county fair, baseball fields, Valley Fair.
Cooling/warming shelter needed, esp. for elderly. Public education on extreme heat needs to target
outdoor workers and kids playing sports.
Difficult to get to a shelter during a storm.
County purchased CodeRED last year, but difficult getting people to sign up for it. Only 285 of 6,500
residents in Jordan have signed up for it. Need to increase marketing of it.
Meeting notes, 12/7/2015, 6:00 PM
Prior Lake Watershed Project: need to help implement results of the study.
How can sand-bagging be speeded up?
Blakeley fixed up after 2014 storms with FEMA grant.
Erosion: sediment results in flooding. Difficult to get DNR to cooperate. Need a joint process to get the
DNR to cooperate with cleaning out sediment.
CodeRED needs to be promoted more.
Rural townships need more warning sirens. Cedar Lake is asking for a second one.
Grassfires are a concern. South of Spring Lake concern about fire caused by dry cattails in an area with
lots of homes nearby, with growing populations.
What happens if cell tower use is lost? Communication on Wheels (COW) brought in if enough
demand. Public safety “First Net” and GETS” network.
How secure are water treatment plans from flooding?
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Mitigation Actions by Jurisdiction
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Table G - 1. Mitigation Actions for the City of Belle Plaine
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
1 All Hazards
Assist citizens to develop
emergency preparedness,
response and recovery plans.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Fire
Depts Sheriff’s
office
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
2 All Hazards Train and equip 1st responders
for search and rescue missions. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Fire
Depts, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $50,000 Ongoing
3 All Hazards
Train and equip 1st responders
to respond to mass-casualty
events.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Public Health
Cnty/City/Twp
Public Health Budget,
Grants
$50,000 Ongoing
4 All Hazards
Train 1st responders and
community officials on the
National Incident Mgmt. System.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
5 All Hazards
Obtain & install emergency
generators or “pigtails” for
critical government facilities and
fuel depots.
Medium PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 In
Progress
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
6 All Hazards
Assist non-governmental critical
facilities to obtain emergency
generators and/or pigtails.
Low PP 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 Deferred
7 All Hazards Obtain funding to add disaster
shelters as necessary. Medium SI 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Red
Cross County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $400,000 Deferred
8 All Hazards Assist schools to implement a
disaster phone line. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Board of
Education
Cnty/Education
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
9 All Hazards Assist utilities in developing
restoration and mitigation plans. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Utilities EMA County Utility
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
10 All Hazards
Assist businesses, schools, the
special needs population and
public facilities to post
evacuation routes.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
EMA, Public
Works
County Budget,
Grants $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
14 All Hazards
Obtain funds for critical
government departments to
develop Continuity of
Operations Plans.
Medium ES 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County Budget,
Grants $52,000 Deferred
15 All Hazards Assist businesses to develop
Business Continuity Plans. Low ES 2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County/Business
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
16 All Hazards
Assist communities in developing
strategies to prevent loss of
public records.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $12,000 Deferred
17 All Hazards
Ensure mutual aid, shelter,
response, mass casualty &
recovery agreements are
current.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
18 All Hazards
Assist critical sites to develop
and provide an emergency plan
to the EMA.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County/City Budget,
Grants $12,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
21 All Hazards Educate public on how to sign
up for CodeRED. Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $2,000 New
Scott County purchased
CodeRED in 2014, but
getting people to sign up for
it has been a challenge. Only
285 of 6,500 residents in
Jordan have signed up.
Information is currently
posted on every city’s
website.
25 All Hazards
Proactively determine
policies/process for post-
disaster FEMA response and
mitigation applications.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $4,000 New
26 All Hazards
Host debriefing meeting to
assess what was learned from
the June 2014 disaster.
Medium P 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan,
Shakopee, Prior
Lake
Scott County County/City Budget $1,000 New
Public safety does this for
almost all large incidents,
including the 2014 flooding.
However, when the
community as a whole is
impacted during a disaster, a
debriefing should be held
including all departments
involved.
27
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Distribute safe room/shelter in
place information to schools, the
special needs population, and the
community.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA,
BOE, Red Cross
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
33
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Train & equip 1st responders to
respond to high wind events. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $12,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
34
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Develop a debris clearance
program that can be utilized
countywide.
Medium PP 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $8,000 In
Progress
35
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Obtain funding to build mobile
home community storm
shelters.
High SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $500,000 Deferred
36
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Adopt & enforce mobile home
tie down and skirting legislation. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
38
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Research the feasibility of
requiring the burying of power
lines in all new rural cluster
subdivisions.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Community
Services
County/Utility
Budget, Grants $20,000 Ongoing
40
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Identify special needs
populations that rely on
electricity for medical
equipment.
High P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Scott County Public Health
has talked to Xcel Energy
which has a list, and while
they cannot release this
information, during an
emergency Scott County
Public Health could work
with Xcel.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
42
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Educate public on how to stay
safe during storms and promote
the use of emergency kits and
72-hour shelter-in-place kits
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty/City/Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
47 Flooding
Distribute flood preparedness
and response information to
schools, the special needs
population, and the community.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Shakopee,
Savage
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
49 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain
legislation requiring new
structures be elevated above the
BSE.
High PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
50 Flooding
Obtain funding to retrofit,
elevate or relocate repetitive
flooding structures in
floodplains.
Medium SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget
Grants $2,000,000 Deferred
51 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain,
wetlands, and watershed land-
use zoning.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
52 Flooding
Update Local Water Plans and
include in Comprehensive Land
Use Plans by end of 2018.
Medium ES 2016-
2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $22,000 In
Progress
All of the Cities in the
County and the County
have approved Local Water
Management Plans. Most
cover stormwater
management. Approved
Local Water Plans are now
a required part of Comp
plans which are due by the
end of 2018.
53 Flooding
Obtain equipment to mitigate
flooding on bridges, culverts, and
roads.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $200,000 In
Progress
54 Flooding
Update Land Use Plans to
identify areas where
development should be
restrictive.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $12,000 In
Progress
Updated Comprehensive
Land Use Plans are due by
the end of 2018.
55 Flooding
Perform a study of the feasibility
of community waterways flood
control.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty Budget Grants $5,000 Deferred
56 Flooding
Coordinate between Scott
Watershed Mgmt. Organization
and local governments’
stormwater discharges to ensure
sufficient downstream capacity.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County and
City Planning
Departments
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Assessed as part of
development reviews by
County and city planning
departments.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
62 Flooding
Work with local units of
government to insure
completion of local flooding risk
projects.
Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Cities and County should be
identifying local projects in
Local Water Plans.
76 Flooding Purchase sandbag filling machines
for flood-prone jurisdictions. Low P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $20,000 New
77 Flooding
Explore with the DNR the
potential for a General Permit
for cleaning sediment where it is
impacting storm sewers and
other public infrastructure, in
addition to current General
Permits for transportation
authorities.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee,
townships,
SCALE,
Watershed
Organizations
County Budget $10,000 New
Sediment can result in
flooding, and there has been
difficulty cooperating with
the DNR on this issue. A
joint process is needed to
work with the DNR on
cleaning out sediment.
82 Landslides/
Erosion
Develop a map of potential
landslide and mudslide areas. Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Jordan, Belle
Plaine
EMA, County
Commission County/City Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Bluff overlay map was
created a number of years
ago by the SWMO. Could
be a starting point for this.
We have also completed
digital terrain modeling for
much of the county.
83 Landslides/
Erosion
Review existing bluff overlay
requirements. Medium P 2018
Scott County,
Jordan, Belle
Plaine
Scott County,
Jordan, Belle
Plaine
County/City Budget $10,000 New
This should be done given
the June 2014 storm to
determine whether they are
adequate.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
86
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Identify citizens subject to
suffering from extreme
temperatures.
High ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
87
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create a Power Outage Policy
for critical facilities. High ES 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $10,000 New
This is particularly
important where people are
on respirators.
88
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Educate the public on the
dangers of extreme
temperatures, particularly
outdoor workers and kids
playing sports.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City/
Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
89
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create cooling/warming shelters
for vulnerable populations. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $200,000 New This is particularly
important for the elderly.
92 Wildfires
Distribute wildfire awareness
and preparedness information to
schools and the public.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Lower
Minnesota River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
93 Wildfires
Provide rural vegetation
management educational
information.
Low NRP 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $6,000 New
95
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete proactive life safety
inspections of high density
housing.
High P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
96
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Adopt Appendix H of the MN
Fire Code to eliminate BBQ
grills on balconies and patios of
structures with 3 or more units.
Medium P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $4,000 New
97
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete Fire Prevention
Programs in schools and adult
assisted living facilities.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
98 Structure
Fires
Assist in obtaining a fire
education-training trailer for the
jurisdiction.
Low ES 2019
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Svcs,
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $52,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
100 Structure
Fires
Acquire and install six-inch
water mains and hydrants
communitywide.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $2,000,000 In
Progress
120 Hazardous
Materials
Obtain hazmat containment
equipment for water, roads, and
railroads.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Dept
Budget Grants $20,000 In
Progress
121 Hazardous
Materials
Adopt & enforce hazardous
materials site building setback
legislation.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 Deferred
122 Terrorism
Distribute terrorism
preparedness and awareness
information to schools and the
public.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA BOE
Cnty/Dept/BOE
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
123 Terrorism
Educate government officials, the
special needs population, and
schools on procedures for
handling suspicious mail.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Belle Plaine
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
124 Terrorism
Post terrorism and bomb
identification information in
buildings and schools.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Education
Officials Law
Enforcement
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
125 Terrorism
Identify & distribute to
appropriate officials potential
terrorism targets information.
High PE 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Police
Dept County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
126 Terrorism
Fund/maintain a trained bomb
dog and handler to serve the
entire county.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
Agencies, EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $102,000 In
Progress
127 Terrorism Develop evacuation plans for
identified terrorism targets. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA,
Public Works
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Table G - 2. Mitigation Actions for the City of Elko New Market
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
1 All Hazards
Assist citizens to develop
emergency preparedness,
response and recovery plans.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Fire
Depts Sheriff’s
office
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
2 All Hazards Train and equip 1st responders
for search and rescue missions. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Fire
Depts, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $50,000 Ongoing
3 All Hazards
Train and equip 1st responders
to respond to mass-casualty
events.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Public Health
Cnty/City/Twp
Public Health Budget,
Grants
$50,000 Ongoing
4 All Hazards
Train 1st responders and
community officials on the
National Incident Mgmt. System.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
5 All Hazards
Obtain & install emergency
generators or “pigtails” for
critical government facilities and
fuel depots.
Medium PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 16
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
6 All Hazards
Assist non-governmental critical
facilities to obtain emergency
generators and/or pigtails.
Low PP 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 Deferred
7 All Hazards Obtain funding to add disaster
shelters as necessary. Medium SI 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Red
Cross County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $400,000 Deferred
8 All Hazards Assist schools to implement a
disaster phone line. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Board of
Education
Cnty/Education
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
9 All Hazards Assist utilities in developing
restoration and mitigation plans. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Utilities EMA County Utility
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
10 All Hazards
Assist businesses, schools, the
special needs population and
public facilities to post
evacuation routes.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
EMA, Public
Works
County Budget,
Grants $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 17
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
14 All Hazards
Obtain funds for critical
government departments to
develop Continuity of
Operations Plans.
Medium ES 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County Budget,
Grants $52,000 Deferred
15 All Hazards Assist businesses to develop
Business Continuity Plans. Low ES 2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County/Business
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
16 All Hazards
Assist communities in developing
strategies to prevent loss of
public records.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $12,000 Deferred
17 All Hazards
Ensure mutual aid, shelter,
response, mass casualty &
recovery agreements are
current.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
18 All Hazards
Assist critical sites to develop
and provide an emergency plan
to the EMA.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County/City Budget,
Grants $12,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 18
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
21 All Hazards Educate public on how to sign
up for CodeRED. Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $2,000 New
Scott County purchased
CodeRED in 2014, but
getting people to sign up for
it has been a challenge. Only
285 of 6,500 residents in
Jordan have signed up.
Information is currently
posted on every city’s
website.
25 All Hazards
Proactively determine
policies/process for post-
disaster FEMA response and
mitigation applications.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $4,000 New
27
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Distribute safe room/shelter in
place information to schools, the
special needs population, and the
community.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA,
BOE, Red Cross
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
33
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Train & equip 1st responders to
respond to high wind events. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $12,000 Deferred
34
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Develop a debris clearance
program that can be utilized
countywide.
Medium PP 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $8,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 19
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
35
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Obtain funding to build mobile
home community storm
shelters.
High SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $500,000 Deferred
36
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Adopt & enforce mobile home
tie down and skirting legislation. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
38
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Research the feasibility of
requiring the burying of power
lines in all new rural cluster
subdivisions.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Community
Services
County/Utility
Budget, Grants $20,000 Ongoing
40
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Identify special needs
populations that rely on
electricity for medical
equipment.
High P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Scott County Public Health
has talked to Xcel Energy
which has a list, and while
they cannot release this
information, during an
emergency Scott County
Public Health could work
with Xcel.
41
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Install generator at the Elko
New Market Police Department
Headquarters.
High ES 2016-
2018
Elko New
Market
Elko New
Market Police
Department
FEMA HMA grant
funding $9,000 New
The Elko New Market
Police Department
Headquarters serves as
their backup EOC and they
currently have no backup
power source.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
42
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Educate public on how to stay
safe during storms and promote
the use of emergency kits and
72-hour shelter-in-place kits
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty/City/Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
49 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain
legislation requiring new
structures be elevated above the
BSE.
High PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
50 Flooding
Obtain funding to retrofit,
elevate or relocate repetitive
flooding structures in
floodplains.
Medium SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget
Grants $2,000,000 Deferred
51 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain,
wetlands, and watershed land-
use zoning.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
52 Flooding
Update Local Water Plans and
include in Comprehensive Land
Use Plans by end of 2018.
Medium ES 2016-
2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $22,000 In
Progress
All of the Cities in the
County and the County
have approved Local Water
Management Plans. Most
cover stormwater
management. Approved
Local Water Plans are now
a required part of Comp
plans which are due by the
end of 2018.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 21
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
53 Flooding
Obtain equipment to mitigate
flooding on bridges, culverts, and
roads.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $200,000 In
Progress
54 Flooding
Update Land Use Plans to
identify areas where
development should be
restrictive.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $12,000 In
Progress
Updated Comprehensive
Land Use Plans are due by
the end of 2018.
55 Flooding
Perform a study of the feasibility
of community waterways flood
control.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty Budget Grants $5,000 Deferred
56 Flooding
Coordinate between Scott
Watershed Mgmt. Organization
and local governments’
stormwater discharges to ensure
sufficient downstream capacity.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County and
City Planning
Departments
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Assessed as part of
development reviews by
County and city planning
departments.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 22
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
62 Flooding
Work with local units of
government to insure
completion of local flooding risk
projects.
Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Cities and County should be
identifying local projects in
Local Water Plans.
77 Flooding
Explore with the DNR the
potential for a General Permit
for cleaning sediment where it is
impacting storm sewers and
other public infrastructure, in
addition to current General
Permits for transportation
authorities.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee,
townships,
SCALE,
Watershed
Organizations
County Budget $10,000 New
Sediment can result in
flooding, and there has been
difficulty cooperating with
the DNR on this issue. A
joint process is needed to
work with the DNR on
cleaning out sediment.
86
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Identify citizens subject to
suffering from extreme
temperatures.
High ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
87
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create a Power Outage Policy
for critical facilities. High ES 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $10,000 New
This is particularly
important where people are
on respirators.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 23
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
88
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Educate the public on the
dangers of extreme
temperatures, particularly
outdoor workers and kids
playing sports.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City/
Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
89
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create cooling/warming shelters
for vulnerable populations. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $200,000 New This is particularly
important for the elderly.
92 Wildfires
Distribute wildfire awareness
and preparedness information to
schools and the public.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Lower
Minnesota River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 In
Progress
93 Wildfires
Provide rural vegetation
management educational
information.
Low NRP 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $6,000 New
95
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete proactive life safety
inspections of high density
housing.
High P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 24
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
96
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Adopt Appendix H of the MN
Fire Code to eliminate BBQ
grills on balconies and patios of
structures with 3 or more units.
Medium P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $4,000 New
97
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete Fire Prevention
Programs in schools and adult
assisted living facilities.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
98 Structure
Fires
Assist in obtaining a fire
education-training trailer for the
jurisdiction.
Low ES 2019
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Svcs,
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $52,000 Deferred
100 Structure
Fires
Acquire and install six-inch
water mains and hydrants
communitywide.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $2,000,000 In
Progress
120 Hazardous
Materials
Obtain hazmat containment
equipment for water, roads, and
railroads.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Dept
Budget Grants $20,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 25
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
121 Hazardous
Materials
Adopt & enforce hazardous
materials site building setback
legislation.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 Deferred
122 Terrorism
Distribute terrorism
preparedness and awareness
information to schools and the
public.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA BOE
Cnty/Dept/BOE
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
123 Terrorism
Educate government officials, the
special needs population, and
schools on procedures for
handling suspicious mail.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing
124 Terrorism
Post terrorism and bomb
identification information in
buildings and schools.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Education
Officials Law
Enforcement
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
125 Terrorism
Identify & distribute to
appropriate officials potential
terrorism targets information.
High PE 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Police
Dept County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 26
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Elko New Market
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
126 Terrorism
Fund/maintain a trained bomb
dog and handler to serve the
entire county.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
Agencies, EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $102,000 In
Progress
127 Terrorism Develop evacuation plans for
identified terrorism targets. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA,
Public Works
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 27
Table G - 3. Mitigation Actions for the City of Jordan
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
1 All Hazards
Assist citizens to develop
emergency preparedness,
response and recovery plans.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Fire
Depts Sheriff’s
office
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
2 All Hazards Train and equip 1st responders
for search and rescue missions. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Fire
Depts, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $50,000 Ongoing
3 All Hazards
Train and equip 1st responders
to respond to mass-casualty
events.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Public Health
Cnty/City/Twp
Public Health Budget,
Grants
$50,000 Ongoing
4 All Hazards
Train 1st responders and
community officials on the
National Incident Mgmt. System.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
5 All Hazards
Obtain & install emergency
generators or “pigtails” for
critical government facilities and
fuel depots.
Medium PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 28
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
6 All Hazards
Assist non-governmental critical
facilities to obtain emergency
generators and/or pigtails.
Low PP 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 Deferred
7 All Hazards Obtain funding to add disaster
shelters as necessary. Medium SI 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Red
Cross County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $400,000 Deferred
8 All Hazards Assist schools to implement a
disaster phone line. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Board of
Education
Cnty/Education
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
9 All Hazards Assist utilities in developing
restoration and mitigation plans. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Utilities EMA County Utility
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
10 All Hazards
Assist businesses, schools, the
special needs population and
public facilities to post
evacuation routes.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
EMA, Public
Works
County Budget,
Grants $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
14 All Hazards
Obtain funds for critical
government departments to
develop Continuity of
Operations Plans.
Medium ES 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County Budget,
Grants $52,000 Deferred
15 All Hazards Assist businesses to develop
Business Continuity Plans. Low ES 2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County/Business
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
16 All Hazards
Assist communities in developing
strategies to prevent loss of
public records.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $12,000 Deferred
17 All Hazards
Ensure mutual aid, shelter,
response, mass casualty &
recovery agreements are
current.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
18 All Hazards
Assist critical sites to develop
and provide an emergency plan
to the EMA.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County/City Budget,
Grants $12,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
21 All Hazards Educate public on how to sign
up for CodeRED. Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $2,000 New
Scott County purchased
CodeRED in 2014, but
getting people to sign up for
it has been a challenge. Only
285 of 6,500 residents in
Jordan have signed up.
Information is currently
posted on every city’s
website.
25 All Hazards
Proactively determine
policies/process for post-
disaster FEMA response and
mitigation applications.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $4,000 New
26 All Hazards
Host debriefing meeting to
assess what was learned from
the June 2014 disaster.
Medium P 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan,
Shakopee, Prior
Lake
Scott County County/City Budget $1,000 New
Public safety does this for
almost all large incidents,
including the 2014 flooding.
However, when the
community as a whole is
impacted during a disaster, a
debriefing should be held
including all departments
involved.
27
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Distribute safe room/shelter in
place information to schools, the
special needs population, and the
community.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA,
BOE, Red Cross
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
33
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Train & equip 1st responders to
respond to high wind events. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $12,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
34
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Develop a debris clearance
program that can be utilized
countywide.
Medium PP 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $8,000 In
Progress
35
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Obtain funding to build mobile
home community storm
shelters.
High SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $500,000 Deferred
36
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Adopt & enforce mobile home
tie down and skirting legislation. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
38
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Research the feasibility of
requiring the burying of power
lines in all new rural cluster
subdivisions.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Community
Services
County/Utility
Budget, Grants $20,000 Ongoing
40
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Identify special needs
populations that rely on
electricity for medical
equipment.
High P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Scott County Public Health
has talked to Xcel Energy
which has a list, and while
they cannot release this
information, during an
emergency Scott County
Public Health could work
with Xcel.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
42
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Educate public on how to stay
safe during storms and promote
the use of emergency kits and
72-hour shelter-in-place kits
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty/City/Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
47 Flooding
Distribute flood preparedness
and response information to
schools, the special needs
population, and the community.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Shakopee,
Savage
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
49 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain
legislation requiring new
structures be elevated above the
BSE.
High PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
50 Flooding
Obtain funding to retrofit,
elevate or relocate repetitive
flooding structures in
floodplains.
Medium SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget
Grants $2,000,000 Deferred
51 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain,
wetlands, and watershed land-
use zoning.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
52 Flooding
Update Local Water Plans and
include in Comprehensive Land
Use Plans by end of 2018.
Medium ES 2016-
2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $22,000 In
Progress
All of the Cities in the
County and the County
have approved Local Water
Management Plans. Most
cover stormwater
management. Approved
Local Water Plans are now
a required part of Comp
plans which are due by the
end of 2018.
53 Flooding
Obtain equipment to mitigate
flooding on bridges, culverts, and
roads.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $200,000 In
Progress
54 Flooding
Update Land Use Plans to
identify areas where
development should be
restrictive.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $12,000 In
Progress
Updated Comprehensive
Land Use Plans are due by
the end of 2018.
55 Flooding
Perform a study of the feasibility
of community waterways flood
control.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty Budget Grants $5,000 Deferred
56 Flooding
Coordinate between Scott
Watershed Mgmt. Organization
and local governments’
stormwater discharges to ensure
sufficient downstream capacity.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County and
City Planning
Departments
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Assessed as part of
development reviews by
County and city planning
departments.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
57 Flooding Complete flood damage study
for downtown Jordan. High SI 2016-
2020 Jordan Community
Services
County, City Budget,
Grants $500,000 In
Progress
61 Flooding Work with the City of Jordan on
flood damage reduction efforts. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Jordan
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
County Budget,
Grants $25,000 Ongoing Some studies completed,
otherwise this is ongoing.
62 Flooding
Work with local units of
government to insure
completion of local flooding risk
projects.
Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Cities and County should be
identifying local projects in
Local Water Plans.
76 Flooding Purchase sandbag filling machines
for flood-prone jurisdictions. Low P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $20,000 New
77 Flooding
Explore with the DNR the
potential for a General Permit
for cleaning sediment where it is
impacting storm sewers and
other public infrastructure, in
addition to current General
Permits for transportation
authorities.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee,
townships,
SCALE,
Watershed
Organizations
County Budget $10,000 New
Sediment can result in
flooding, and there has been
difficulty cooperating with
the DNR on this issue. A
joint process is needed to
work with the DNR on
cleaning out sediment.
82 Landslides/
Erosion
Develop a map of potential
landslide and mudslide areas. Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Jordan, Belle
Plaine
EMA, County
Commission County/City Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Bluff overlay map was
created a number of years
ago by the SWMO. Could
be a starting point for this.
We have also completed
digital terrain modeling for
much of the county.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
83 Landslides/
Erosion
Review existing bluff overlay
requirements. Medium P 2018
Scott County,
Jordan, Belle
Plaine
Scott County,
Jordan, Belle
Plaine
County/City Budget $10,000 New
This should be done given
the June 2014 storm to
determine whether they are
adequate.
85 Landslides/
Erosion
Work to support actions
identified in Jordan’s landslide
study.
High P, ES,
SI
2016-
2020
Scott County,
Jordan
Scott County,
Jordan County/City Budget $500,000 New
Jordan is currently doing a
study on the landslide that
occurred behind the
brewery in 2014.
86
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Identify citizens subject to
suffering from extreme
temperatures.
High ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
87
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create a Power Outage Policy
for critical facilities. High ES 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $10,000 New
This is particularly
important where people are
on respirators.
88
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Educate the public on the
dangers of extreme
temperatures, particularly
outdoor workers and kids
playing sports.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City/
Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
89
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create cooling/warming shelters
for vulnerable populations. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $200,000 New This is particularly
important for the elderly.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
92 Wildfires
Distribute wildfire awareness
and preparedness information to
schools and the public.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Lower
Minnesota River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 In
Progress
93 Wildfires
Provide rural vegetation
management educational
information.
Low NRP 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $6,000 New
95
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete proactive life safety
inspections of high density
housing.
High P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
96
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Adopt Appendix H of the MN
Fire Code to eliminate BBQ
grills on balconies and patios of
structures with 3 or more units.
Medium P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $4,000 New
97
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete Fire Prevention
Programs in schools and adult
assisted living facilities.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
98 Structure
Fires
Assist in obtaining a fire
education-training trailer for the
jurisdiction.
Low ES 2019
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Svcs,
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $52,000 Deferred
100 Structure
Fires
Acquire and install six-inch
water mains and hydrants
communitywide.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $2,000,000 In
Progress
120 Hazardous
Materials
Obtain hazmat containment
equipment for water, roads, and
railroads.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Dept
Budget Grants $20,000 In
Progress
121 Hazardous
Materials
Adopt & enforce hazardous
materials site building setback
legislation.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 Deferred
122 Terrorism
Distribute terrorism
preparedness and awareness
information to schools and the
public.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA BOE
Cnty/Dept/BOE
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Jordan
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
123 Terrorism
Educate government officials, the
special needs population, and
schools on procedures for
handling suspicious mail.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing
124 Terrorism
Post terrorism and bomb
identification information in
buildings and schools.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Education
Officials Law
Enforcement
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
125 Terrorism
Identify & distribute to
appropriate officials potential
terrorism targets information.
High PE 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Police
Dept County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
126 Terrorism
Fund/maintain a trained bomb
dog and handler to serve the
entire county.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
Agencies, EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $102,000 In
Progress
127 Terrorism Develop evacuation plans for
identified terrorism targets. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA,
Public Works
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Table G - 4. Mitigation Actions for the City of Prior Lake
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
1 All Hazards
Assist citizens to develop
emergency preparedness,
response and recovery plans.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Fire
Depts Sheriff’s
office
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
2 All Hazards Train and equip 1st responders
for search and rescue missions. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Fire
Depts, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $50,000 Ongoing
3 All Hazards
Train and equip 1st responders
to respond to mass-casualty
events.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Public Health
Cnty/City/Twp
Public Health Budget,
Grants
$50,000 Ongoing
4 All Hazards
Train 1st responders and
community officials on the
National Incident Mgmt. System.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
5 All Hazards
Obtain & install emergency
generators or “pigtails” for
critical government facilities and
fuel depots.
Medium PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
6 All Hazards
Assist non-governmental critical
facilities to obtain emergency
generators and/or pigtails.
Low PP 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 Deferred
7 All Hazards Obtain funding to add disaster
shelters as necessary. Medium SI 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Red
Cross County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $400,000 Deferred
8 All Hazards Assist schools to implement a
disaster phone line. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Board of
Education
Cnty/Education
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
9 All Hazards Assist utilities in developing
restoration and mitigation plans. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Utilities EMA County Utility
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
10 All Hazards
Assist businesses, schools, the
special needs population and
public facilities to post
evacuation routes.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
EMA, Public
Works
County Budget,
Grants $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 42
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
14 All Hazards
Obtain funds for critical
government departments to
develop Continuity of
Operations Plans.
Medium ES 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County Budget,
Grants $52,000 Deferred
15 All Hazards Assist businesses to develop
Business Continuity Plans. Low ES 2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County/Business
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
16 All Hazards
Assist communities in developing
strategies to prevent loss of
public records.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $12,000 Deferred
17 All Hazards
Ensure mutual aid, shelter,
response, mass casualty &
recovery agreements are
current.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
18 All Hazards
Assist critical sites to develop
and provide an emergency plan
to the EMA.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County/City Budget,
Grants $12,000 Deferred
20 All Hazards
Install new warning sirens in new
developments rural townships
and replace older sirens.
High ES 2016-
2017 Prior Lake Prior Lake
Police and Fire
County/City Budget
Grants $75,000 New
The township of Cedar Lake
is asking for another
warning siren.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
21 All Hazards Educate public on how to sign
up for CodeRED. Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $2,000 New
Scott County purchased
CodeRED in 2014, but
getting people to sign up for
it has been a challenge. Only
285 of 6,500 residents in
Jordan have signed up.
Information is currently
posted on every city’s
website.
25 All Hazards
Proactively determine
policies/process for post-
disaster FEMA response and
mitigation applications.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $4,000 New
26 All Hazards
Host debriefing meeting to
assess what was learned from
the June 2014 disaster.
Medium P 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan,
Shakopee, Prior
Lake
Scott County County/City Budget $1,000 New
Public safety does this for
almost all large incidents,
including the 2014 flooding.
However, when the
community as a whole is
impacted during a disaster, a
debriefing should be held
including all departments
involved.
27
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Distribute safe room/shelter in
place information to schools, the
special needs population, and the
community.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA,
BOE, Red Cross
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
33
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Train & equip 1st responders to
respond to high wind events. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $12,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
34
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Develop a debris clearance
program that can be utilized
countywide.
Medium PP 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $8,000 In
Progress
35
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Obtain funding to build mobile
home community storm
shelters.
High SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $500,000 Deferred
36
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Adopt & enforce mobile home
tie down and skirting legislation. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
38
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Research the feasibility of
requiring the burying of power
lines in all new rural cluster
subdivisions.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Community
Services
County/Utility
Budget, Grants $20,000 Ongoing
40
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Identify special needs
populations that rely on
electricity for medical
equipment.
High P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Scott County Public Health
has talked to Xcel Energy
which has a list, and while
they cannot release this
information, during an
emergency Scott County
Public Health could work
with Xcel.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
42
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Educate public on how to stay
safe during storms and promote
the use of emergency kits and
72-hour shelter-in-place kits
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty/City/Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
47 Flooding
Distribute flood preparedness
and response information to
schools, the special needs
population, and the community.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Shakopee,
Savage
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
49 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain
legislation requiring new
structures be elevated above the
BSE.
High PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
50 Flooding
Obtain funding to retrofit,
elevate or relocate repetitive
flooding structures in
floodplains.
Medium SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget
Grants $2,000,000 Deferred
51 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain,
wetlands, and watershed land-
use zoning.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
52 Flooding
Update Local Water Plans and
include in Comprehensive Land
Use Plans by end of 2018.
Medium ES 2016-
2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $22,000 In
Progress
All of the Cities in the
County and the County
have approved Local Water
Management Plans. Most
cover stormwater
management. Approved
Local Water Plans are now
a required part of Comp
plans which are due by the
end of 2018.
53 Flooding
Obtain equipment to mitigate
flooding on bridges, culverts, and
roads.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $200,000 In
Progress
54 Flooding
Update Land Use Plans to
identify areas where
development should be
restrictive.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $12,000 In
Progress
Updated Comprehensive
Land Use Plans are due by
the end of 2018.
55 Flooding
Perform a study of the feasibility
of community waterways flood
control.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty Budget Grants $5,000 Deferred
56 Flooding
Coordinate between Scott
Watershed Mgmt. Organization
and local governments’
stormwater discharges to ensure
sufficient downstream capacity.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County and
City Planning
Departments
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Assessed as part of
development reviews by
County and city planning
departments.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
59 Flooding
Obtain grant funding to study for
Markley Lake and O’Dowd Lake
outlet improvements.
High NRP 2018 Scott County,
Prior Lake
Community
Services
County Budget,
Grants $200,000 In
Progress
Markley Lake effort lead by
City of Prior Lake which is
using compensatory storage
as the solution. Study of
O’Dowd outlet
recommended picking up
necessary land right and
improvements with as
development occurs,
however, development has
been slow. No grants have
been applied for.
60 Flooding
Acquire & prepare property to
increase stormwater storage
capacity for Spring Lake TWP.
Medium NRP 2016-
2020
Prior Lake,
Scott County
Prior Lake Soil
and Water
District
County Budget,
Grants 2,000,000 In
Progress
62 Flooding
Work with local units of
government to insure
completion of local flooding risk
projects.
Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Cities and County should be
identifying local projects in
Local Water Plans.
64 Flooding Reconstruct outlet structure on
Prior Lake. High SI 2016-
2020 Prior Lake
Prior Lake Soil
and Water
District
County Budget,
Grants $500,000 In
Progress
70 Flooding
Clean out drainage channel from
Prior Lake to the Minnesota
River.
High SI 2018
Scott County,
Prior Lake,
Shakopee
Prior Lake Soil
and Water
District
County, City Budget,
Grants $250,000 Ongoing
75 Flooding
Work to support the Prior Lake
Floodplain Study/Watershed
Project and implement the
results.
High P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Prior Lake,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Prior Lake
HMA Grants,
County/City Budget $500,000 New
A flood mitigation study is
currently being done, to be
completed Spring 2016.
New dams will be built, and
funds are needed for
purchasing easements.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
76 Flooding Purchase sandbag filling machines
for flood-prone jurisdictions. Low P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $20,000 New
77 Flooding
Explore with the DNR the
potential for a General Permit
for cleaning sediment where it is
impacting storm sewers and
other public infrastructure, in
addition to current General
Permits for transportation
authorities.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee,
townships,
SCALE,
Watershed
Organizations
County Budget $10,000 New
Sediment can result in
flooding, and there has been
difficulty cooperating with
the DNR on this issue. A
joint process is needed to
work with the DNR on
cleaning out sediment.
86
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Identify citizens subject to
suffering from extreme
temperatures.
High ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
87
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create a Power Outage Policy
for critical facilities. High ES 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $10,000 New
This is particularly
important where people are
on respirators.
88
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Educate the public on the
dangers of extreme
temperatures, particularly
outdoor workers and kids
playing sports.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City/
Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
89
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create cooling/warming shelters
for vulnerable populations. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $200,000 New This is particularly
important for the elderly.
92 Wildfires
Distribute wildfire awareness
and preparedness information to
schools and the public.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Lower
Minnesota River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 In
Progress
93 Wildfires
Provide rural vegetation
management educational
information.
Low NRP 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $6,000 New
95
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete proactive life safety
inspections of high density
housing.
High P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
96
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Adopt Appendix H of the MN
Fire Code to eliminate BBQ
grills on balconies and patios of
structures with 3 or more units.
Medium P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
New Prague,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $4,000 New
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
97
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete Fire Prevention
Programs in schools and adult
assisted living facilities.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
98 Structure
Fires
Assist in obtaining a fire
education-training trailer for the
jurisdiction.
Low ES 2019
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Svcs,
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $52,000 Deferred
100 Structure
Fires
Acquire and install six-inch
water mains and hydrants
communitywide.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $2,000,000 In
Progress
120 Hazardous
Materials
Obtain hazmat containment
equipment for water, roads, and
railroads.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Dept
Budget Grants $20,000 In
Progress
121 Hazardous
Materials
Adopt & enforce hazardous
materials site building setback
legislation.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
122 Terrorism
Distribute terrorism
preparedness and awareness
information to schools and the
public.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA BOE
Cnty/Dept/BOE
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
123 Terrorism
Educate government officials, the
special needs population, and
schools on procedures for
handling suspicious mail.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing
124 Terrorism
Post terrorism and bomb
identification information in
buildings and schools.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Education
Officials Law
Enforcement
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
125 Terrorism
Identify & distribute to
appropriate officials potential
terrorism targets information.
High PE 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Police
Dept County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
126 Terrorism
Fund/maintain a trained bomb
dog and handler to serve the
entire county.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
Agencies, EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $102,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Prior Lake
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
127 Terrorism Develop evacuation plans for
identified terrorism targets. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA,
Public Works
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Table G - 5. Mitigation Actions for the City of Savage
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
1 All Hazards
Assist citizens to develop
emergency preparedness,
response and recovery plans.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Fire
Depts Sheriff’s
office
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
2 All Hazards Train and equip 1st responders
for search and rescue missions. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Fire
Depts, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $50,000 Ongoing
3 All Hazards
Train and equip 1st responders
to respond to mass-casualty
events.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Public Health
Cnty/City/Twp
Public Health Budget,
Grants
$50,000 Ongoing
4 All Hazards
Train 1st responders and
community officials on the
National Incident Mgmt. System.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
5 All Hazards
Obtain & install emergency
generators or “pigtails” for
critical government facilities and
fuel depots.
Medium PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
6 All Hazards
Assist non-governmental critical
facilities to obtain emergency
generators and/or pigtails.
Low PP 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 Deferred
7 All Hazards Obtain funding to add disaster
shelters as necessary. Medium SI 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Red
Cross County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $400,000 Deferred
8 All Hazards Assist schools to implement a
disaster phone line. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Board of
Education
Cnty/Education
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
9 All Hazards Assist utilities in developing
restoration and mitigation plans. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Utilities EMA County Utility
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
10 All Hazards
Assist businesses, schools, the
special needs population and
public facilities to post
evacuation routes.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
EMA, Public
Works
County Budget,
Grants $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
14 All Hazards
Obtain funds for critical
government departments to
develop Continuity of
Operations Plans.
Medium ES 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County Budget,
Grants $52,000 Deferred
15 All Hazards Assist businesses to develop
Business Continuity Plans. Low ES 2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County/Business
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
16 All Hazards
Assist communities in developing
strategies to prevent loss of
public records.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $12,000 Deferred
17 All Hazards
Ensure mutual aid, shelter,
response, mass casualty &
recovery agreements are
current.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
18 All Hazards
Assist critical sites to develop
and provide an emergency plan
to the EMA.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County/City Budget,
Grants $12,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
21 All Hazards Educate public on how to sign
up for CodeRED. Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $2,000 New
Scott County purchased
CodeRED in 2014, but
getting people to sign up for
it has been a challenge. Only
285 of 6,500 residents in
Jordan have signed up.
Information is currently
posted on every city’s
website.
25 All Hazards
Proactively determine
policies/process for post-
disaster FEMA response and
mitigation applications.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $4,000 New
27
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Distribute safe room/shelter in
place information to schools, the
special needs population, and the
community.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA,
BOE, Red Cross
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
33
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Train & equip 1st responders to
respond to high wind events. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $12,000 Deferred
34
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Develop a debris clearance
program that can be utilized
countywide.
Medium PP 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $8,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
35
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Obtain funding to build mobile
home community storm
shelters.
High SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $500,000 Deferred
36
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Adopt & enforce mobile home
tie down and skirting legislation. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
38
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Research the feasibility of
requiring the burying of power
lines in all new rural cluster
subdivisions.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Community
Services
County/Utility
Budget, Grants $20,000 Ongoing
40
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Identify special needs
populations that rely on
electricity for medical
equipment.
High P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Scott County Public Health
has talked to Xcel Energy
which has a list, and while
they cannot release this
information, during an
emergency Scott County
Public Health could work
with Xcel.
42
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Educate public on how to stay
safe during storms and promote
the use of emergency kits and
72-hour shelter-in-place kits
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty/City/Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
47 Flooding
Distribute flood preparedness
and response information to
schools, the special needs
population, and the community.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Shakopee,
Savage
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
49 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain
legislation requiring new
structures be elevated above the
BSE.
High PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
50 Flooding
Obtain funding to retrofit,
elevate or relocate repetitive
flooding structures in
floodplains.
Medium SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget
Grants $2,000,000 Deferred
51 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain,
wetlands, and watershed land-
use zoning.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
52 Flooding
Update Local Water Plans and
include in Comprehensive Land
Use Plans by end of 2018.
Medium ES 2016-
2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $22,000 In
Progress
All of the Cities in the
County and the County
have approved Local Water
Management Plans. Most
cover stormwater
management. Approved
Local Water Plans are now
a required part of Comp
plans which are due by the
end of 2018.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
53 Flooding
Obtain equipment to mitigate
flooding on bridges, culverts, and
roads.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $200,000 In
Progress
54 Flooding
Update Land Use Plans to
identify areas where
development should be
restrictive.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $12,000 In
Progress
Updated Comprehensive
Land Use Plans are due by
the end of 2018.
55 Flooding
Perform a study of the feasibility
of community waterways flood
control.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty Budget Grants $5,000 Deferred
56 Flooding
Coordinate between Scott
Watershed Mgmt. Organization
and local governments’
stormwater discharges to ensure
sufficient downstream capacity.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County and
City Planning
Departments
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Assessed as part of
development reviews by
County and city planning
departments.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
62 Flooding
Work with local units of
government to insure
completion of local flooding risk
projects.
Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Cities and County should be
identifying local projects in
Local Water Plans.
72 Flooding
Develop a maintenance plan and
identify funding for maintenance
of the 4-foot channel from river
mile 14.7 (Savage) to river mile
25 (Shakopee).
Low ES 2018
Scott County,
Savage,
Shakopee
Lower
Minnesota River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $500,000 Deferred
73 Flooding
Develop a plan to provide for
the safe coexistence of
commercial and recreational
navigation.
Low ES 2018 Scott County,
Savage
Lower
Minnesota River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 Deferred
76 Flooding Purchase sandbag filling machines
for flood-prone jurisdictions. Low P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $20,000 New
77 Flooding
Explore with the DNR the
potential for a General Permit
for cleaning sediment where it is
impacting storm sewers and
other public infrastructure, in
addition to current General
Permits for transportation
authorities.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee,
townships,
SCALE,
Watershed
Organizations
County Budget $10,000 New
Sediment can result in
flooding, and there has been
difficulty cooperating with
the DNR on this issue. A
joint process is needed to
work with the DNR on
cleaning out sediment.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
86
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Identify citizens subject to
suffering from extreme
temperatures.
High ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
87
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create a Power Outage Policy
for critical facilities. High ES 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $10,000 New
This is particularly
important where people are
on respirators.
88
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Educate the public on the
dangers of extreme
temperatures, particularly
outdoor workers and kids
playing sports.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City/
Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
89
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create cooling/warming shelters
for vulnerable populations. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $200,000 New This is particularly
important for the elderly.
92 Wildfires
Distribute wildfire awareness
and preparedness information to
schools and the public.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Lower
Minnesota River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
93 Wildfires
Provide rural vegetation
management educational
information.
Low NRP 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $6,000 New
95
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete proactive life safety
inspections of high density
housing.
High P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
96
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Adopt Appendix H of the MN
Fire Code to eliminate BBQ
grills on balconies and patios of
structures with 3 or more units.
Medium P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $4,000 New
97
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete Fire Prevention
Programs in schools and adult
assisted living facilities.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
98 Structure
Fires
Assist in obtaining a fire
education-training trailer for the
jurisdiction.
Low ES 2019
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Svcs,
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $52,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
100 Structure
Fires
Acquire and install six-inch
water mains and hydrants
communitywide.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $2,000,000 In
Progress
120 Hazardous
Materials
Obtain hazmat containment
equipment for water, roads, and
railroads.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Dept
Budget Grants $20,000 In
Progress
121 Hazardous
Materials
Adopt & enforce hazardous
materials site building setback
legislation.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 Deferred
122 Terrorism
Distribute terrorism
preparedness and awareness
information to schools and the
public.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA BOE
Cnty/Dept/BOE
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
123 Terrorism
Educate government officials, the
special needs population, and
schools on procedures for
handling suspicious mail.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Savage
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
124 Terrorism
Post terrorism and bomb
identification information in
buildings and schools.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Education
Officials Law
Enforcement
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
125 Terrorism
Identify & distribute to
appropriate officials potential
terrorism targets information.
High PE 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Police
Dept County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
126 Terrorism
Fund/maintain a trained bomb
dog and handler to serve the
entire county.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
Agencies, EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $102,000 In
Progress
127 Terrorism Develop evacuation plans for
identified terrorism targets. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA,
Public Works
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Table G - 6. Mitigation Actions for the City of Shakopee
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
1 All Hazards
Assist citizens to develop
emergency preparedness,
response and recovery plans.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Fire
Depts Sheriff’s
office
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
2 All Hazards Train and equip 1st responders
for search and rescue missions. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Fire
Depts, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $50,000 Ongoing
3 All Hazards
Train and equip 1st responders
to respond to mass-casualty
events.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Public Health
Cnty/City/Twp
Public Health Budget,
Grants
$50,000 Ongoing
4 All Hazards
Train 1st responders and
community officials on the
National Incident Mgmt. System.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
5 All Hazards
Obtain & install emergency
generators or “pigtails” for
critical government facilities and
fuel depots.
Medium PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 In
Progress
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
6 All Hazards
Assist non-governmental critical
facilities to obtain emergency
generators and/or pigtails.
Low PP 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $500,000 Deferred
7 All Hazards Obtain funding to add disaster
shelters as necessary. Medium SI 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Red
Cross County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $400,000 Deferred
8 All Hazards Assist schools to implement a
disaster phone line. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Board of
Education
Cnty/Education
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
9 All Hazards Assist utilities in developing
restoration and mitigation plans. Low ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Utilities EMA County Utility
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
10 All Hazards
Assist businesses, schools, the
special needs population and
public facilities to post
evacuation routes.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
EMA, Public
Works
County Budget,
Grants $2,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 68
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
14 All Hazards
Obtain funds for critical
government departments to
develop Continuity of
Operations Plans.
Medium ES 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County Budget,
Grants $52,000 Deferred
15 All Hazards Assist businesses to develop
Business Continuity Plans. Low ES 2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
County/Business
Budget, Grants $2,000 Deferred
16 All Hazards
Assist communities in developing
strategies to prevent loss of
public records.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $12,000 Deferred
17 All Hazards
Ensure mutual aid, shelter,
response, mass casualty &
recovery agreements are
current.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
County
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
18 All Hazards
Assist critical sites to develop
and provide an emergency plan
to the EMA.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County/City Budget,
Grants $12,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 69
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
21 All Hazards Educate public on how to sign
up for CodeRED. Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $2,000 New
Scott County purchased
CodeRED in 2014, but
getting people to sign up for
it has been a challenge. Only
285 of 6,500 residents in
Jordan have signed up.
Information is currently
posted on every city’s
website.
23 All Hazards
Improve protection against the
elements for the City of
Shakopee’s fleet of city-owned
vehicles.
Medium SI 2019 Scott County,
Shakopee Shakopee City Budget $35,000 New
The protection of squad
cars is of particular concern
to the Shakopee Police
Dept., due to their limited
shelter availability.
25 All Hazards
Proactively determine
policies/process for post-
disaster FEMA response and
mitigation applications.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $4,000 New
26 All Hazards
Host debriefing meeting to
assess what was learned from
the June 2014 disaster.
Medium P 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan,
Shakopee, Prior
Lake
Scott County County/City Budget $1,000 New
Public safety does this for
almost all large incidents,
including the 2014 flooding.
However, when the
community as a whole is
impacted during a disaster, a
debriefing should be held
including all departments
involved.
27
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Distribute safe room/shelter in
place information to schools, the
special needs population, and the
community.
High PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA,
BOE, Red Cross
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
33
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Train & equip 1st responders to
respond to high wind events. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $12,000 Deferred
34
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Develop a debris clearance
program that can be utilized
countywide.
Medium PP 2016
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $8,000 In
Progress
35
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Obtain funding to build mobile
home community storm
shelters.
High SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $500,000 Deferred
36
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Adopt & enforce mobile home
tie down and skirting legislation. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
38
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Research the feasibility of
requiring the burying of power
lines in all new rural cluster
subdivisions.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Community
Services
County/Utility
Budget, Grants $20,000 Ongoing
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
40
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Identify special needs
populations that rely on
electricity for medical
equipment.
High P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
Scott County Public Health
has talked to Xcel Energy
which has a list, and while
they cannot release this
information, during an
emergency Scott County
Public Health could work
with Xcel.
42
Summer
Storms,
Winter
Storms
Educate public on how to stay
safe during storms and promote
the use of emergency kits and
72-hour shelter-in-place kits
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty/City/Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
47 Flooding
Distribute flood preparedness
and response information to
schools, the special needs
population, and the community.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Shakopee,
Savage
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
49 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain
legislation requiring new
structures be elevated above the
BSE.
High PP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
50 Flooding
Obtain funding to retrofit,
elevate or relocate repetitive
flooding structures in
floodplains.
Medium SI 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget
Grants $2,000,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
51 Flooding
Adopt & enforce floodplain,
wetlands, and watershed land-
use zoning.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget $2,000 In
Progress
52 Flooding
Update Local Water Plans and
include in Comprehensive Land
Use Plans by end of 2018.
Medium ES 2016-
2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $22,000 In
Progress
All of the Cities in the
County and the County
have approved Local Water
Management Plans. Most
cover stormwater
management. Approved
Local Water Plans are now
a required part of Comp
plans which are due by the
end of 2018.
53 Flooding
Obtain equipment to mitigate
flooding on bridges, culverts, and
roads.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Public Works
County
Commission
County/City Budget
Grants $200,000 In
Progress
54 Flooding
Update Land Use Plans to
identify areas where
development should be
restrictive.
Medium ES 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/Dept Budget $12,000 In
Progress
Updated Comprehensive
Land Use Plans are due by
the end of 2018.
55 Flooding
Perform a study of the feasibility
of community waterways flood
control.
Low SI 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, EMA,
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty Budget Grants $5,000 Deferred
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
56 Flooding
Coordinate between Scott
Watershed Mgmt. Organization
and local governments’
stormwater discharges to ensure
sufficient downstream capacity.
High NRP 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County and
City Planning
Departments
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Assessed as part of
development reviews by
County and city planning
departments.
62 Flooding
Work with local units of
government to insure
completion of local flooding risk
projects.
Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott
Watershed
Mgmt.
Organization
EMA, Scott
County, Belle
Plaine, Elko
New Market,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Cities and County should be
identifying local projects in
Local Water Plans.
70 Flooding
Clean out drainage channel from
Prior Lake to the Minnesota
River.
High SI 2018
Scott County,
Prior Lake,
Shakopee
Prior Lake Soil
and Water
District
County, City Budget,
Grants $250,000 Ongoing
72 Flooding
Develop a maintenance plan and
identify funding for maintenance
of the 4-foot channel from river
mile 14.7 (Savage) to river mile
25 (Shakopee).
Low ES 2018
Scott County,
Savage,
Shakopee
Lower
Minnesota River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $500,000 Deferred
75 Flooding
Work to support the Prior Lake
Floodplain Study/Watershed
Project and implement the
results.
High P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Prior Lake,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Prior Lake
HMA Grants,
County/City Budget $500,000 New
A flood mitigation study is
currently being done, to be
completed Spring 2016.
New dams will be built, and
funds are needed for
purchasing easements.
76 Flooding Purchase sandbag filling machines
for flood-prone jurisdictions. Low P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plain,
Jordan, Prior
Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $20,000 New
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 74
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
77 Flooding
Explore with the DNR the
potential for a General Permit
for cleaning sediment where it is
impacting storm sewers and
other public infrastructure, in
addition to current General
Permits for transportation
authorities.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee,
townships,
SCALE,
Watershed
Organizations
County Budget $10,000 New
Sediment can result in
flooding, and there has been
difficulty cooperating with
the DNR on this issue. A
joint process is needed to
work with the DNR on
cleaning out sediment.
86
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Identify citizens subject to
suffering from extreme
temperatures.
High ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
87
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create a Power Outage Policy
for critical facilities. High ES 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $10,000 New
This is particularly
important where people are
on respirators.
88
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Educate the public on the
dangers of extreme
temperatures, particularly
outdoor workers and kids
playing sports.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City/
Emergency
Management/Public
Health budget
$4,000 New
89
Extreme
Heat,
Extreme Cold
Create cooling/warming shelters
for vulnerable populations. Medium SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County/City Budget $200,000 New This is particularly
important for the elderly.
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
92 Wildfires
Distribute wildfire awareness
and preparedness information to
schools and the public.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Lower
Minnesota River
Watershed
District
County/State Budget,
Grants $25,000 In
Progress
93 Wildfires
Provide rural vegetation
management educational
information.
Low NRP 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $6,000 New
95
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete proactive life safety
inspections of high density
housing.
High P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
96
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Adopt Appendix H of the MN
Fire Code to eliminate BBQ
grills on balconies and patios of
structures with 3 or more units.
Medium P 2019
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $4,000 New
97
Wildfires,
Structure
Fires
Complete Fire Prevention
Programs in schools and adult
assisted living facilities.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $12,000 New
Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2016
Page | G - 76
Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
98 Structure
Fires
Assist in obtaining a fire
education-training trailer for the
jurisdiction.
Low ES 2019
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Svcs,
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $52,000 Deferred
100 Structure
Fires
Acquire and install six-inch
water mains and hydrants
communitywide.
High SI 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Fire Agencies,
Public Works
County
Commission
County/Dept Budget
Grants $2,000,000 In
Progress
120 Hazardous
Materials
Obtain hazmat containment
equipment for water, roads, and
railroads.
Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA
Cnty/City/Dept
Budget Grants $20,000 In
Progress
121 Hazardous
Materials
Adopt & enforce hazardous
materials site building setback
legislation.
Low P 2018
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
County
Commission County Budget $2,000 Deferred
122 Terrorism
Distribute terrorism
preparedness and awareness
information to schools and the
public.
Medium PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA BOE
Cnty/Dept/BOE
Budget $2,000 Ongoing
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Number
(in
Master
Table)
Hazard
City of Shakopee
Mitigation Actions
Priority Type Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsible
Agencies
Possible
Funding Est. Cost
2016
Mitigation
Action
Status
Scott County Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
123 Terrorism
Educate government officials, the
special needs population, and
schools on procedures for
handling suspicious mail.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
1st Responder
Agencies, EMA County/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing
124 Terrorism
Post terrorism and bomb
identification information in
buildings and schools.
Low PE 2016-
2020
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA Education
Officials Law
Enforcement
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
125 Terrorism
Identify & distribute to
appropriate officials potential
terrorism targets information.
High PE 2017
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
EMA, Police
Dept County
Commission
County/Dept Budget $2,000 In
Progress
126 Terrorism
Fund/maintain a trained bomb
dog and handler to serve the
entire county.
Medium P 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Law
Enforcement
Agencies, EMA
County/City Budget
Grants $102,000 In
Progress
127 Terrorism Develop evacuation plans for
identified terrorism targets. Medium ES 2016-
2020
Scott County,
Belle Plaine,
Elko New
Market, Jordan,
Prior Lake,
Savage,
Shakopee
Police/Sheriff
Dept EMA,
Public Works
County/Dept Budget $2,000 Deferred
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Appendix H
Completed Mitigation
Actions from 2009 Plan
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Hazard & Action Action/Project
Description Responsibility Funding Source Estimated
Cost
Completion
Date Status/Comments
AH1a
Obtain and/or expand
audible warning units to all
uncovered community areas
EMA, Cnty Commission Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $260,000 2012 Done
AH1d
Obtain/install an automated
community wide rapid
notification system
EMA, Cnty IT Cnty
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $150,000 2014 Done
AH1e
Develop a media warning
program to warn the
community of a potential
hazard event
EMA, Media NWS 1st
Responder Agencies
Cnty Budget
Grants $4,000 2010 Done
AH1h
Add hazard preparedness
and response Information to
a community web site
EMA, Cnty IT Cnty
Commission Cnty Budget $2,000 2010 Done
AH2a
Obtain/distribute
interoperable radios for all
1st responders
EMA, 1st Responder
Depts Cnty Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $82,000 2012 Done
AH2e
Recruit/train and equip
volunteers for CERT, a
Medical Reserve Corps,
SAFCOM, etc
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $5,000 2010 Done
AH2g
Train 1st responders and
community officials on EOC
Operations and the EOP
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Annually Done
AH3b
Obtain and continually
update 911 technology and
capabilities
911, Fire/Police, Cnty
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp 911
Budget, Grants $100,000 2013 Done
AH3c
Obtain Crisis Mgnt Software
and Equipment for primary
and secondary EOC’s
EMA, Cnty Commission Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $150,000 2013 Done
AH3g
Develop EOP ESF’s/annexes
for all hazards that may
impact the community
EMA, Cnty Commission Cnty/Dept Budget $1,000 2011 Done
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Hazard & Action Action/Project
Description Responsibility Funding Source Estimated
Cost
Completion
Date Status/Comments
AH3g
Review/revise the Emergency
Operations Plan annually and
after each disaster
EMA, Cnty Commission Cnty Budget,
Grants $2,000 Annually Done
AH3i
Coordinate a shelter
program with the Red Cross
and volunteers
EMA, Red Cross
Volunteer Groups
Cnty Red Cross
Budget, Grants $2,000 Ongoing Done
AH3t Annually review and update
hazard related legislation EMA, Cnty Commission Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $2,000 Annually Done
AH3w
Insure building code
compliance Inspections are
conducted on construction
projects
Cnty Commission Cnty/City/Twp
Budget $12,000 Ongoing Done
AH4a
Identify/deliver CPR, First
Aid, Search and Rescue,
NIMS, etc. disaster training
to volunteers
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $15,000 2011 Done
AH4b
Improve/upgrade facilities &
equip. at the Scott County
Regional Training Facility
EMA, Police/Fire Cnty
Commission
Cnty/City/Twp
Budget, Grants $2,000,000 2011 Done
AH4e
Identify/obtain resources
needed to process storm
debris. (i.e., chippers,
backhoes, etc.)
EMA Public Works
Community Development
Cnty Budget,
Grants $2,000 2011 Done
ET1a
Distribute Extreme
Temperature
preparation/response
information to school, special
needs and the community
EMA, Red Cross BOE,
Business Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Annually Done
FL2a
Train and equip 1st
responders to respond to
flood events and exercise
response
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $22,000 Ongoing Done
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Hazard & Action Action/Project
Description Responsibility Funding Source Estimated
Cost
Completion
Date Status/Comments
FL3c
Adopt/enforce an NFIP flood
plain Mgnt plan by reviewing
all building permits to ensure
compliance
EMA, Scott Cnty, Belle
Plaine, Elko New Market,
Jordan, New Prague,
Prior Lake, Savage,
Shakopee
Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing Done
FL3e
Obtain and maintain NFIP
FIRMS to identify community
flood plains
EMA, EMA, Scott Cnty,
Belle Plaine, Elko New
Market, Jordan, New
Prague, Prior Lake,
Savage, Shakopee
Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Annually Done
FL3i
Install/replace/maintain
culverts and bridges to
reduce flooding
Public Works Cnty
Commission
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $502,000 2011 Done
FL3n
Obtain equipment to build
water flow and water
retention areas to mitigate
flooding
EMA, Public Works EMA,
Scott Cnty, Belle Plaine,
Elko New Market, Jordan,
New Prague, Prior Lake,
Savage, Shakopee
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $500,000 2012 Done
FL4d
Conduct a study to identify
hillside erosion cost/benefit
on Scott Cnty Rd 51 and 6.
Scott County Public
Works
Cnty Budget,
Grants 75,000 2010
Feasibility Study
completed. Design
also completed for
CR6 erosion and
construction
initiated starting
Nov. 2015.
FL4e
Assist each local government
to Adopt Elevation standards
legislation for new structures
Scott Watershed Mgnt
Organization, EMA, Scott
Cnty, Belle Plaine, Elko
New Market, Jordan,
New Prague, Prior Lake,
Savage, Shakopee
Cnty Budget,
Grants $5,000 2011
Done (Incorporated
in Local Water Plans
by the Cities and
approved by the
Scott WMO).
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Hazard & Action Action/Project
Description Responsibility Funding Source Estimated
Cost
Completion
Date Status/Comments
FL4g
Promote disconnected storm
water Mgmt. and low impact
development.
Scott Watershed Mgnt
Organization
Cnty Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing
Done
(Incorporated into
Scott WMO
Standards and then
Local Water Plans)
FL4h
Require floodplain and
shoreline ordinances to
comply with MN DNR
requirements
Scott Watershed Mgnt
Organization EMA, Scott
Cnty, Belle Plaine, Elko
New Market, Jordan,
New Prague, Prior Lake,
Savage, Shakopee
Cnty Budget,
Grants $5,000 2010
Done (Incorporated
in Local Water Plans
by the Cities and
approved by the
Scott WMO)
FL4i
Require peak runoff rate
control standards for new
developments.
Scott Watershed Mgnt
Organization
Cnty Budget,
Grants $5,000 2011
Done
(Incorporated into
Scott WMO
Standards and then
Local Water Plans)
FL4j Require analysis for major
drainage alterations.
Scott Watershed Mgnt
Organization
Cnty Budget,
Grants $50,000 2012
Done
(Incorporated into
Scott WMO
Standards and then
Local Water Plans)
FL4l
Require an analysis of
landlocked areas prior to the
installation of outlets
Scott Watershed Mgnt
Organization
Cnty Budget,
Grants $25,000 2012
Done (Incorporated
into Scott WMO
standards)
FL4m
Conduct a feasibility study
on the need for a new outlet
on O’Dowd/Thole lake.
Scott Watershed Mgnt
Organization
Cnty Budget,
Grants $25,000 2010 Done
FL4x
Communicate with local
governments to understand
local flooding risks
Scott Watershed Mgnt
Organization
Cnty Budget,
Grants $10,000 Ongoing Done
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Hazard & Action Action/Project
Description Responsibility Funding Source Estimated
Cost
Completion
Date Status/Comments
FL4y
Use digital terrain modeling
to identify potential flooding
areas.
Scott Watershed Mgnt
Organization, EMA, EMA,
Scott Cnty, Belle Plaine,
Elko New Market, Jordan,
New Prague, Prior Lake,
Savage, Shakopee
Cnty Budget,
Grants $15,000 2012 Done
FL4z Require a floodplain capacity
standard.
Scott Watershed Mgnt
Organization
Cnty Budget,
Grants $5,000 2011
Done (Incorporated
into Scott WMO
Standards and then
Local Water Plans)
HM1b
Educate the public on
common hazardous materials
in home
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Annually Done
HM2a
Train and equip 1st
responders to respond to
hazmat incidents and
exercise response
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $52,000 Ongoing Done
HM2b
Maintain inventories of Mark
I packs to respond to
chemical agents
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $20,000 Annually Done
HM2d
Obtain and equip a
hazardous materials
response vehicle
Fire/Hazmat Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $102,000 2011 Done
HM3a
Develop evacuation
perimeters and routes for
high risk hazmat sites
Police/Fire Depts EMA Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 2011 Done
HM3b Maintain and annually update
an inventory of hazmat sites
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Annually Done
HM3c
Develop/maintain a
countywide hazard materials
response plan
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA Cnty/Dept Budget $12,000 Annually Done
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Hazard & Action Action/Project
Description Responsibility Funding Source Estimated
Cost
Completion
Date Status/Comments
HM3d
Obtain monitoring
equipment for high risk
hazmat sites
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $29,000 2012 Done
HM3f
Enforce SARA. Title III/Tier II
facility hazardous materials
reporting.
EMA Fire Svcs Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing Done
IL1a
Distribute Meth Lab
awareness information to
schools and the community
Law Enforcement
Agencies, EMA Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Annually Done
IL2a
Train/equip 1st responders to
respond to Meth Lab
incidents
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $22,000 Ongoing Done
IL3a Join/participate in local state
and federal drug task forces
Police/Sheriff Dept Cnty
Commission Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing Done
IS13b
Establish with the media and
NWS an Ice and snow
community alert system
EMA, Media NWS Cnty
Commission Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 2010 Done
IS1a
Distribute Ice/Snow
preparedness and response
information to schools,
special needs and the
community
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Annually Done
IS3b
Assist communities to
establish an Ice/snow
removal program for
roadways
EMA, Public Works Cnty
Commission
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $2,000 Ongoing Done
IS4a
Identify and purchase
appropriate equipment
needed to help remove large
amounts of snow. (Large
snow blowers for use on
front-end loaders, or other
heavy equipment.)
Public Works EMA
Community Development
Cnty Budget,
Grants $500,000 2012 Done
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Hazard & Action Action/Project
Description Responsibility Funding Source Estimated
Cost
Completion
Date Status/Comments
LM1b
Develop with the DOT and
media a process to alert the
public on landslide/mudslide
locations
EMA, Media NWS DOT
Cnty Commission
Cnty/City/State
Budget $2,000 2010 Done
LM2a
Assist in obtaining equipment
to respond to landslide/
mudslide events
Public Works DOT Cnty
Commission
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $200,000 2012 Done
LM3b
Adopt/enforce
landslide/mudslide legislation
to restrict development in
hazard areas
EMA, Cnty Commission Cnty Budget $2,000 2011 Done
LS1b
Develop with the
appropriate agencies an
alerting process to alert the
public of sinkhole locations
Public Works, DOT,
EMA Cnty/City Budget $2,000 2010 Done
LS3a
Assist in obtaining equipment
to respond to Land
subsidence events
EMA, Public Works Cnty
Commission
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $200,000 2014 Done
LT1a
Distribute lightning
awareness information to the
public
Fire Agencies, EMA Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Annually Done
LT1b
Develop with media and the
NWS a lightning alerting
process for the public
EMA, Media NWS Cnty
Commission Cnty/City Budget $2,000 2010 Done
PD1a
Distribute Pandemic
awareness and response
information schools, special
needs and the community
EMA Public Health
Cnty/City Public
Health Budget
Grants
$2,000 Annually Done
PD1b
Develop a program to direct
citizens to the Department
of Public Health and CDC
Web-page for Pandemic
Event preparedness
EMA Public Health Cnty
Commission
Cnty/City Public
Health Budget
Grants
$2,000 2010 Done
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Hazard & Action Action/Project
Description Responsibility Funding Source Estimated
Cost
Completion
Date Status/Comments
PD3a
Assist in developing a traffic
flow and security plan for
Pandemic vaccination sites
EMA Public Works Law
Enforcement
Cnty/City Public
Health Budget $2,000 2010 Done
PD3c
Adopt/enforce Pandemic Flu
legislation to cancel large
public and private events
EMA, Cnty Commission Cnty/City Budget $2,000 2010 Done
PD3d
Assist in developing
procedures to prevent an
outbreak of agriculture
related hazards
EMA Dept Of Agriculture
DNR
Cnty/DOA/DNR
Budget $2,000 Ongoing Done
TR2a
Train/equip all terrorism 1st
responders in terrorism
attack techniques
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/City Budget
Grants $22,000 2011 Done
TR2b
Train/equip 1st responders
on CBRNE agents,
responding to a CBRNE
event and exercise response
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA
Cnty/Dept Budget
Grants $12,000 2011 Done
TR3a
Assist schools in developing
terrorism preparedness and
response plans
EMA, BOE Police
Dept/Sheriff
Cnty/City/BOE
Budget Grants $2,000 Ongoing Done
UF1a
Distribute to schools, special
needs and the public fire
safety and response
information
Fire Svcs, BOE Cnty/Dept/BOE
Budget $2,000 Annually Done
UF1b
Educate school, special needs
and citizens on fire
extinguisher use
Fire Departments Cnty/City/Dept
Budget $2,000 Annually Done
UF2a
Train/equip 1st responders to
respond to fire incidents and
exercise response
Fire Svcs, Cnty
Commission
Cnty/Dept Budget
Grants $22,000 Ongoing Done
UF2b
Obtain/maintain firefighting
supplies at all fire
departments
Fire Svcs, Cnty
Commission
Cnty/Dept Budget
Grants $25,000 Annually Done
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Hazard & Action Action/Project
Description Responsibility Funding Source Estimated
Cost
Completion
Date Status/Comments
UF2c
Obtain fire equipment to
combat fires in high rise
buildings
Fire Agencies, Cnty
Commission
Cnty/Dept Budget
Grants $500,000 2012 Done
UF2d
Train fire 1st responders to
at least the "Awareness and
Operations level"
Fire Svcs Cnty/Dept Budget $20,000 Ongoing Done
UF3a
Ensure that NFPA standards
and codes are followed and
that fire codes are enforced
with citations issued for
violations
Fire Departments, EMA Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing Done
UF3b
Develop fire plans for all
major businesses and critical
facilities
Fire Departments Cnty/City/Dept
Budget $25,000 Ongoing Done
UF3d
Obtain fire equipment to
combat fires where water
hydrants are non-existent
Fire Agencies, Cnty
Commission
Cnty/Dept Budget
Grants $300,000 2012 Done
UP2a
Train 1st responders on
dealing with downed power
lines during a response
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA, Utilities
Cnty/Utility Budget
Grants $12,000 Annually Done
UW1a
Develop with the water
utilities a process to alert the
public of water
contamination
Utility Agencies, EMA Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 2010 Done
UW2a
Train/equip utility workers
with water testing and
monitoring processes and
equipment
Utility Agencies, Cnty
Commission
Cnty/Dept Budget
Grants $28,000 2010 Done
UW4d
Establish Stormwater
infiltration criteria to protect
the quality of groundwater.
Lower Mn. River
Watershed District
Cnty/State Budget,
Grants $10,000 2011 Done
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Hazard & Action Action/Project
Description Responsibility Funding Source Estimated
Cost
Completion
Date Status/Comments
WF1b
Assist DNR in distributing
USFS fuels reduction
information (Firewise.)
Fire Svc Agencies, EMA Cnty/Dept/DNR
Budget $2,000 Annually Done
WF1c
Publish outdoor burn ban
info in area newspapers
during Wild-land fire seasons
EMA, Cnty Commission Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Annually Done
WF1d
Develop with the media and
fire responders a public
alerting process for the
public
EMA, Media NWS Cnty
Commission Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 2010 Done
WF2a
Train/equip 1st responders
on techniques to respond to
wild-land fire events
Fire Agencies, EMA Cnty/Dept Budget
Grants $92,000 Annually Done
WF2b
Obtain specialized equipment
to combat wildfires.(4-wheel
drive brush fire truck)
Fire Agencies, Cnty
Commission
Cnty/Dept Budget
Grants $202,000 2014 Done
WF2c
Exercise fire response
regularly for residences,
businesses and industry
Fire Agencies, EMA Cnty/Dept Budget
Grants $24,000 Ongoing Done
WF2d
Identify Private contractors
to assist in wild-land fire
response
1st Responder Agencies,
EMA Cnty/Dept Budget $2,000 Ongoing Done
WF3a
Adopt/enforce wildfire
legislation that includes
burning bans
EMA, Cnty Commission Cnty Budget $2,000 2010 Done
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Appendix I
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Appendix J
Scott County Plans & Programs in Place
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Plans/Programs Yes/No
Comprehensive/Master Plan Yes
Capital Improvements Plan Yes
Economic Development Plan No
Emergency Operations Plan Yes
Continuity of Operations Plan No
Transportation Plan Yes
Community Wildfire Protection Plan No
FireWise Program No
Water Conservation/Emergency Preparedness Plan
Wellhead Protection Plan
Database of dry hydrants/well access No
Burning permits/restrictions Yes
Water Management Plan Yes
Zoning ordinance Yes
Subdivision ordinance Yes
Floodplain ordinance Yes
Natural hazard specific ordinance (stormwater,
steep slope, wildfire)
Yes (Bluff,
Stormwater,
No-Wake)
Flood insurance rate maps Yes
Acquisition of land for open space and public
recreation uses
Yes (Regional
Park Plans,
Natural Area
Corridors
ordinances)
School closing policy/communications plan in event
of inclement weather/temperatures Yes
Storm shelters (list all locations) No
Warning sirens (list all locations) Yes
SKYWARN Program Yes
CodeRED Mass Notification System Yes
Severe Weather Awareness Week Yes
Winter Weather Awareness Week Yes
NOAA Weather Radios No
THIRA Yes
Administration Yes/No
Planning Commission Yes
Mitigation Planning Committee Yes
Maintenance programs to reduce risk (e.g., tree
trimming, clearing drainage systems) Yes
Mutual aid agreements
Staff Yes/No
Chief Building Official Yes
Floodplain Administrator Yes
Emergency Manager Yes
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Community Planner Yes
Civil Engineer Yes
GIS Coordinator Yes
Technical Yes/No
Warning systems/services (Reverse 911, outdoor
warning signals) Yes
Hazard data and information Yes
Hazus analysis No
Program/Organization Yes/No
Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations
focused on environmental protection, emergency
preparedness, access and functional needs
populations, etc.
Ongoing public education or information program
(e.g., responsible water use, fire safety, household
preparedness, environmental education)
Yes
Natural disaster or safety related school programs No
StormReady certification No
Firewise Communities certification No
Public-private partnership initiatives addressing
disaster-related issues No