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Emergency Operations Plan Development & NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, creating direct non-compliance risk with NIMS implementation and HSEEP exercise requirements. A recent flood event exhausted local response capacity, and continued gaps risk loss of preparedness funding and reduced readiness for residents and responders.
The opportunity
The Gogebic County Hazard Mitigation Plan expires in 2026, creating a hard deadline to formalize the EOP and preserve grant eligibility under the Homeland Security Grant Program. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the jurisdiction to close compliance gaps, restore operational readiness, and secure available federal preparedness funding.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
No county or township-level mass notification system exists, leaving residents and staff without reliable emergency communications. Current reliance on fragmented, consumer-grade tools creates critical gaps in readiness, and NIMS compliance and EOP review obligations elevate operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
The township's master plan formally recommends improving emergency communications, and the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan expiration creates a clear, time-bound mandate for action. HSGP funding is applicable, and cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline procurement within the current planning cycle.
Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Management
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks documented dash-cam and telematics capabilities, leaving vehicle maintenance gaps undetected and driver behavior unmonitored. Volunteer staffing conditions heighten the need for objective incident documentation and a stronger defensive posture for fleet operations.
The opportunity
Approved capital improvement spending for fire equipment and a planned fire truck signal active public safety investment momentum, with a state-level Fire Equipment Grant showing potential for reactivation. Addressing fleet telematics now aligns with the current funding environment and reduces operational and liability risk.
State Fire Equipment Grant
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Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
The fire department is conducting official communications through a consumer email account, signaling the absence of enterprise-grade credential and identity management. This exposes sensitive operational data and access controls to preventable cybersecurity risk.
The opportunity
Addressing consumer account usage is a low-barrier, high-impact step toward stronger credential hygiene and overall digital security posture. This initiative can be bundled with broader technology improvements and aligns with public safety IT modernization priorities in the current fiscal cycle.
NASPO ValuePoint
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