Active Projects
{{number}} projects identified for {{city}}
Emergency Operations Plan Development & NIMS Alignment
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village of Baraga lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and has no documented HSEEP-style exercises, creating significant compliance and operational risk. Strong mandates for EOP development and NIMS alignment remain unmet, leaving residents and staff without a tested emergency response framework.
The opportunity
The recent appointment of a new Emergency Manager creates a timely entry point for advancing preparedness priorities, with HSGP and BRIC grant programs available to fund EOP development and NIMS alignment. Acting within the current grant cycle reduces compliance exposure and builds durable emergency response capacity for the community.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
No county-wide mass notification sign-up system is in place, limiting the ability to warn and communicate with residents during emergencies. This gap, combined with absent EOP documentation and no recent NIMS-aligned exercises, creates significant public safety and compliance risk.
The opportunity
HSGP and BRIC grant programs currently support emergency communication infrastructure with available funding pathways. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses critical preparedness gaps, advances NIMS compliance, and strengthens the community's ability to protect residents during emergencies.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The Village faces an ongoing legal obligation to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards, creating public access risk and potential liability if unaddressed. An existing Title VI accessibility plan signals institutional awareness, but continuous website maintenance requirements mean compliance gaps can re-emerge without a structured remediation approach.
The opportunity
The WCAG 2.1 Level AA mandate creates near-term urgency, and the Village's demonstrated willingness to invest in compliance—supported by a confirmed Sourcewell membership for streamlined procurement—positions this as an actionable priority. Addressing accessibility now reduces legal exposure, broadens equitable public access, and may align with HSGP-eligible initiatives in the current grant cycle.
Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Monitoring
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department currently lacks dash-cam and telematics capabilities, creating measurable safety and liability exposure for a small public fleet. Recent vehicle and equipment acquisitions present a timely opportunity to close this gap before risk compounds.
The opportunity
JAG and BRIC grant programs offer viable funding pathways for fleet safety technology, and confirmed cooperative purchasing membership enables streamlined, compliant procurement. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns investment with recent vehicle procurement and reduces ongoing operational risk.
Emergency Power Infrastructure Resilience and Procurement
Emergency Management · Operational Continuity
High Priority
About this project
An active RFP for emergency generator procurement signals a direct focus on infrastructure resilience, yet broader preparedness gaps—including no public EOP and no mass-notification system—compound operational and compliance risk. NIMS alignment mandates and the absence of recent exercises elevate urgency for SLED stakeholders responsible for continuity and public safety.
The opportunity
The RFP is already in motion, creating an immediate procurement window that aligns with HSGP and BRIC grant eligibility and the current fiscal planning cycle. Acting now supports NIMS compliance, strengthens community resilience, and leverages available federal funding before the window closes.