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Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Branch County Central Dispatch experienced critical mass notification failures during a tornado, exposing dangerous gaps in public alerting infrastructure. The Emergency Operations Plan is overdue and undocumented, compounding compliance risk under NIMS and NG911 interoperability mandates.
The opportunity
Approved budget of up to $429,000 and an active HSGP funding deadline in 2026 create a narrow, time-sensitive procurement window. Acting now closes critical preparedness gaps, advances EOP compliance, and strengthens life-safety outcomes for county residents.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan Formalization and Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's Emergency Operations Plan is overdue and lacks public documentation, creating measurable compliance risk under NIMS and NG911 interoperability mandates. The absence of documented exercises further exposes gaps in preparedness infrastructure, elevating risk to residents and emergency response personnel.
The opportunity
NIMS and NG911 compliance deadlines create near-term regulatory pressure to formalize the EOP before audit exposure increases. The Homeland Security Grant Program offers a 2026 funding pathway that can offset local costs, making this an actionable, fiscally responsible priority within the current planning cycle.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Branch County Central Dispatch faces a firm WCAG 2.1 AA compliance deadline of April 8, 2027, requiring remediation of public-facing digital portals. Failure to act risks legal exposure and limits equitable public access to critical dispatch and emergency services information.
The opportunity
The defined April 2027 deadline creates a clear procurement and implementation window within the current fiscal planning cycle. Acting now allows time for thorough remediation, reduces compliance risk, and improves digital service delivery for all residents.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Securing Endpoint and Credential Management for Public Safety IT
Cybersecurity · Public Safety IT
High Priority
About this project
An active CAD RFP mandates cybersecurity controls including managed services and patch management, creating immediate procurement requirements. The county's existing Microsoft 365 environment introduces credential and endpoint visibility gaps that elevate operational and compliance risk for dispatch operations.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program provides an identified funding path for cybersecurity solutions with a 2026 deadline, aligning with active procurement timelines. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline acquisition, enabling the county to meet CAD RFP requirements and reduce risk within the current fiscal cycle.
Homeland Security Grant Program
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