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Formalize Emergency Operations Plan and Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks a verified Emergency Operations Plan and a documented mass-notification platform, while relying on county-level EMA oversight amid a recent director vacancy. Recent severe weather events and NIMS compliance requirements for federal grant eligibility elevate the operational and regulatory risk to residents and first responders.
The opportunity
Existing Rescue Squad Grant funding and the annual May–June budget cycle create a timely window to address preparedness gaps and meet NIMS requirements for federal eligibility. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens unified city-level response, and positions the city ahead of the next severe weather season.
Rescue Squad Grant
Discuss this project →City-Controlled Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Hohenwald currently lacks a dedicated mass-notification system, relying entirely on Lewis County EMA/911 infrastructure — leaving residents and staff without city-controlled alerting during emergencies or severe weather. Combined with an unverified Emergency Operations Plan and a recent county EMA Director vacancy, this dependency creates significant operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
Emergency management grant funding — including a statewide Rescue Squad Grant signal — supports investment in alerting and preparedness infrastructure, with the city's May–June budget cycle creating a near-term planning window. Addressing this gap now satisfies NIMS and EOP compliance mandates, reduces reliance on county infrastructure, and ensures residents receive timely, city-directed emergency communications.
Rescue Squad Grant
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
ADA Compliance · Digital Services
High Priority
About this project
The city faces a documented WCAG/ADA compliance mandate for its digital properties, with an ADA Transition Plan identifying unresolved accessibility barriers. Failure to remediate by the April 20, 2026 deadline exposes the city to legal liability and inequitable access to public services.
The opportunity
The April 2026 deadline creates immediate urgency for scoping and executing digital remediation within the current budget cycle. Addressing accessibility gaps now ensures equitable resident access, reduces legal exposure, and positions the city ahead of enforcement risk.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Operational Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
The city currently lacks documented fleet safety data, dash-camera coverage, telematics deployments, and formal incident-review processes, creating an unaddressed gap in operational risk management. Without baseline safety documentation, the city's liability exposure may grow over time, even in the absence of recent incidents.
The opportunity
The upcoming May–June budget cycle offers a natural window to introduce a pilot program before the next fiscal year closes, with no incumbent solution creating a clean path to adoption. Establishing fleet safety infrastructure now reduces future liability risk and positions the city to leverage available public-safety funding streams.