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Emergency Operations Plan & Coordination Readiness
Emergency Management · Compliance & Risk Mitigation
High Priority
About this project
This utility authority lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and a dedicated emergency management coordinator, leaving critical preparedness gaps exposed. A recent tornado declaration and NIMS adoption mandates elevate both operational vulnerability and compliance risk for staff and the communities served.
The opportunity
FEMA HSGP and BRIC grant deadlines in July 2026, combined with a $400K CDBG tornado recovery application and a budget approval cycle peaking July–August 2026, create a narrow, high-value window to act. Addressing these gaps now strengthens mission continuity, satisfies federal compliance mandates, and leverages available public funding with limited local match.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Integration for Utility Operations
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
CAUA currently relies on county-level mass notification without utility-specific integration, limiting independent outreach to staff and residents during incidents. This gap compounds documented emergency preparedness deficiencies, including no dedicated EOP or EM coordinator, elevating operational and compliance risk under NIMS requirements.
The opportunity
FEMA grant windows opening in July 2026 and an active budget approval cycle create a near-term funding and procurement path for this initiative. Closing this gap now strengthens NIMS compliance, improves incident response for residents, and aligns with available federal funding eligible for utility emergency preparedness investments.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Credential Management Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
A state environmental regulatory mandate targeting water sector operators requires immediate action on credential and secrets management, with a compliance deadline that has already passed. Compounding this, a catastrophic network outage, expiring hardware support, and Microsoft 365 access managed through third-party providers expose the utility to significant operational and data security risk.
The opportunity
An active BS&A Cloud transition and an Enhanced Access Policy for digital public records create a natural, time-sensitive entry point for endpoint and credential management improvements. Addressing these gaps now aligns with the current budget approval cycle and supports stewardship of public infrastructure and sensitive operational data.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Public-facing digital portals must meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards by April 2027, creating a defined remediation window for existing web infrastructure. Failure to comply elevates ADA legal exposure and limits equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
An active BS&A Cloud transition and ongoing IT project activity create a natural window to bundle accessibility remediation efficiently within the current fiscal cycle. Addressing compliance now reduces legal risk, improves public service equity, and may align with state or federal digital equity funding pathways.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Wastewater Infrastructure Modernization and Emergency Resilience
Wastewater Infrastructure · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
Aging wastewater infrastructure is driving frequent emergency repairs and increased field operations, straining both budget and emergency response capacity. Without a dedicated Emergency Operations Plan or coordinated mass-notification integration, CAUA faces compounding operational and compliance risk, including NIMS adoption requirements.
The opportunity
A secured $8.1M CWSRF loan, a $200K MSF grant, and a pending CDBG tornado recovery application create a rare, high-momentum funding window aligned with the current budget cycle. Acting now reduces emergency incident frequency, strengthens compliance posture, and maximizes the impact of available public infrastructure dollars.
Fleet Telematics & Field Operations Safety
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
Active utility operations and documented system issues are increasing field deployments, raising operational risk across the fleet. The $8.1M wastewater project will further intensify field and vehicle activity, making driver safety monitoring and telematics a growing operational priority.
The opportunity
FEMA BRIC funding may support fleet management components tied to infrastructure resilience, and the current budget approval cycle creates a timely entry point. Addressing fleet visibility and driver safety now reduces operational risk and positions the utility for future EV fleet modernization.
FEMA BRIC
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