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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Lifecycle Management
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department's Emergency Operations Plan is unknown or outdated, with an Emergency Preparedness Score of 3, no formal After Action Review process, and unmet mandates under Michigan Publication 201 and NIMS. A recent EGLE dam safety emergency order has intensified risk, and non-compliance threatens grant eligibility and increases liability exposure.
The opportunity
BRIC and HSGP grant deadlines in July 2026 directly fund emergency communications and alerting systems, and adopted FY2026–2027 budgets include dedicated Fire Fund capital line items. Acting now aligns procurement with available funding, addresses active compliance gaps, and strengthens community-wide emergency readiness.
Mass Notification System Upgrade for Emergency Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's current public alerting system has been identified as inadequate against Emergency Operations Plan requirements, with a recent dam emergency exposing critical notification gaps. Without a compliant mass notification solution, the jurisdiction faces grant ineligibility, liability exposure, and reduced capacity to protect residents during declared emergencies.
The opportunity
HSGP grant funding with a July 2026 deadline is explicitly applicable to emergency communications and alerting systems, creating a near-term window to act. Addressing this gap now strengthens EOP compliance under Michigan Publication 201 and NIMS, reduces liability, and ensures residents receive timely, reliable alerts during future emergencies.
911 CAD System & Emergency Communications Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township has an active procurement underway for 911 room modifications and a CAD system upgrade, with a recent dam emergency exposing critical gaps in emergency communications readiness. Compliance mandates under Michigan Publication 201 and NIMS—including EOP currency requirements—elevate liability and grant eligibility risk if left unaddressed.
The opportunity
FY2026–2027 budgets are adopted with capital improvement line items in place, and relevant federal grant windows (including hazard mitigation and homeland security programs) are approaching. Acting now aligns with the live procurement cycle, strengthens emergency response continuity, and positions the township to meet compliance requirements before grant deadlines close.
Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety Operations
High Priority
About this project
The department operates an aging fleet—particularly ambulances—without a consistent replacement plan, driving up maintenance costs and risking operational failures during critical response. A new mileage tracking policy signals readiness for proactive fleet management, but telematics and driver safety monitoring capabilities remain absent.
The opportunity
FY2026–2027 budget allocations for vehicles are confirmed, and recent capital expenditures demonstrate active fleet investment and procurement momentum. Addressing telematics and driver safety now reduces liability exposure, supports public-safety compliance, and may align with cooperative purchasing vehicles for streamlined acquisition.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Hygiene
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The township currently relies on consumer-grade email accounts for government operations, leaving critical gaps in password management, endpoint security, and enterprise access controls. Without foundational IT infrastructure, sensitive public data and operational systems remain exposed to breach, compliance risk, and service disruption.
The opportunity
HSGP and JAG grant programs explicitly support IT and cyber hygiene initiatives, offering a viable funding pathway within the current grant window. Addressing these gaps now reduces liability exposure, strengthens operational continuity, and aligns with the township's active technology investment cycle.