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Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Baraga County's Emergency Operations Plan is overdue for review, and a vacant EM/911 Director role has left critical preparedness oversight gaps. Unmet after-action reporting requirements and the absence of a county-wide mass-notification system elevate compliance and public safety risk.
The opportunity
The 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan update and recent Emergency Management Coordinator hire signal active leadership focus and near-term budget alignment. Homeland Security Grant Program funding is a direct match for emergency communications improvements, reducing local cost burden while advancing compliance and community resilience.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Baraga County lacks a county-specific mass notification system, confirmed by its absence from regional sign-up lists, and the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan formally identifies improved mass notification as a required action item. Alongside an overdue Emergency Operations Plan review and leadership transitions in emergency management, the county faces compounding operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is a direct funding match for emergency communications systems, and the county's updated Hazard Mitigation Plan creates a documented, plan-backed justification for investment. Acting within the current grant cycle and during active EM leadership onboarding positions the county to close a critical public safety gap efficiently.
Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Works Technology
High Priority
About this project
The county currently lacks documented dashcam or telematics deployment, creating elevated liability exposure and driver safety risk across a rural service area with limited oversight infrastructure. A strategic initiative to address vehicle tracking has been identified, supported by road commission funding that strengthens the investment case.
The opportunity
Road commission funding and eligibility for justice assistance grants create a viable, near-term pathway to close this safety gap without significant local budget impact. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces liability risk, supports driver accountability, and aligns with the county's broader public safety modernization priorities.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Sheriff Office IT Infrastructure Security Modernization
IT Modernization · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff Office has an active IT upgrade initiative, but significant gaps in endpoint management and credential security remain unaddressed. With an annual IT spend of approximately $13,000, the county's technology infrastructure is underinvested, elevating operational and cybersecurity risk for public safety personnel.
The opportunity
The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant offers a viable funding pathway for security-related technology improvements, aligning with the current initiative and upcoming fiscal planning cycles. Acting now positions the county to close critical security gaps, reduce operational risk, and demonstrate responsible stewardship of public safety resources.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county has an unresolved WCAG 2.1 compliance gap across public-facing web properties, compounded by a WordPress-based site reliant on PDF uploads that may further limit accessible service delivery for residents.
The opportunity
Unresolved digital accessibility gaps carry ongoing legal and compliance exposure; addressing them now improves equitable resident access and aligns remediation costs with the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.