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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Exercise Program
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county has documented emergency preparedness gaps, including an undocumented EOP status and no public evidence of recent exercises or after-action audits. Recent state and federal disaster declarations, combined with NIMS compliance mandates tied to preparedness funding and FEMA hazard mitigation eligibility, elevate operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
Multiple FEMA/DHS grant programs with 2026 deadlines provide a direct funding path with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant window addresses compliance mandates, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with the county's established emergency management budget.
Mass Notification Modernization & IPAWS Integration
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county has identified mass notification modernization—including IPAWS integration and opt-in alerting—as a top strategic priority, while gaps in EOP documentation, exercise records, and contract clarity elevate compliance and operational risk. Recent state and federal disaster declarations underscore the urgency of closing these preparedness gaps to protect residents and maintain FEMA eligibility.
The opportunity
BRIC, EMPG, and HSGP grant windows align directly with this initiative, offering a viable funding path with limited local match required. Acting within the current fiscal cycle supports NIMS compliance, hazard mitigation plan obligations, and continuity of public alerting before the next declared emergency.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Review & Update
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Arenac County's 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan is approaching its review cycle threshold, and FEMA eligibility for mitigation funding is contingent on maintaining a current, approved plan. Without timely review and update, the county risks losing access to critical federal grant funding and faces documented emergency preparedness gaps.
The opportunity
FEMA grant programs including BRIC and HSGP carry 2026 deadlines and require an approved hazard mitigation plan as a prerequisite, creating a concrete near-term action window. Completing this update now preserves federal funding eligibility, addresses compliance mandates, and strengthens countywide resilience ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county's public-facing website has documented WCAG 2.1 accessibility failures, creating legal exposure and limiting equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities. These gaps represent a clear compliance risk requiring structured remediation to meet federal accessibility standards.
The opportunity
The recently adopted 2026 budget opens a near-term fiscal window to address this documented compliance gap before legal or audit exposure escalates. Cooperative purchasing agreements are available to streamline procurement, reducing administrative burden and accelerating time to resolution.
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