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Local Emergency Operations Plan Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City of Au Gres lacks a documented Emergency Operations Plan, local exercises, and an independent mass notification system, relying instead on county-level infrastructure. A recent severe weather declaration and outstanding NIMS/EOP compliance mandates elevate both operational and regulatory risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
The active FY2026/27 budget cycle, with adoption targeted for June 2026, creates an immediate planning window, while multiple imminent grant opportunities—including HSGP and BRIC—are directly aligned to emergency preparedness initiatives. Acting now positions the City to secure available funding, close critical compliance gaps, and strengthen community resilience before the next severe weather season.
Local Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Au Gres currently relies on a county-operated mass notification system, leaving the city without independent control to alert residents and staff during emergencies. This dependency is flagged as a significant preparedness deficiency, with NIMS and EOP compliance requirements adding regulatory urgency.
The opportunity
The Arenac County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies mass notification as a multi-year priority, and imminent grant windows—including BRIC—directly fund this gap. The active FY2026/27 budget cycle, with adoption targeted for June 2026, creates a clear, time-sensitive path to close this risk with available public funding.
Cybersecurity & Endpoint Protection Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Au Gres lacks a documented public footprint for IT, endpoint, or security systems, creating unmitigated exposure to credential-based threats and unauthorized access. The Arenac County Hazard Mitigation Plan explicitly identifies cybersecurity protection as a strategic priority, signaling a compliance and operational gap requiring action.
The opportunity
Active grant opportunities aligned with cybersecurity initiatives, including those tied to hazard mitigation, offer funding pathways with the FY2026/27 budget cycle and adoption deadline of June 2026 creating an immediate planning window. Addressing endpoint and credential security now reduces operational risk and positions the city to leverage available public funding.
COPS TEP
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Fleet Management · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
A recent DPW staff transition has surfaced an opportunity to evaluate fleet telematics and public works technology for improved safety and recordkeeping. While not an immediate crisis, aging or unmonitored fleet operations carry incremental risk to staff safety and operational accountability.
The opportunity
The active FY2026/27 budget cycle and available cooperative procurement pathways create a practical window to advance a preventative fleet safety investment with minimal procurement friction. Acting within the current planning cycle positions the city to improve operational efficiency before gaps become costlier to address.
MiDEAL
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