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Emergency Operations Plan Review & HSEEP Exercise Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Clare County Central Dispatch faces an active January 2026 deadline for HSEEP exercise compliance and EOP review, with documented gaps in exercise evidence creating grant compliance exposure. Recent severe weather declarations underscore the operational risk of unresolved preparedness deficiencies for the communities served.
The opportunity
A pending FEMA grant agreement and multiple preparedness-focused grant programs with mid-2026 deadlines provide a clear funding pathway aligned with the current fiscal cycle. Acting now closes compliance gaps, reduces operational risk, and positions the agency to sustain emergency readiness funding long-term.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's current mass notification system has unclear contract status and unknown renewal timing, creating continuity risk for public alerting during emergencies. With EOP review and HSEEP exercise compliance deadlines approaching in early 2026, unresolved gaps in notification infrastructure elevate both operational and regulatory exposure.
The opportunity
Multiple emergency preparedness grant programs with deadlines in mid-2026—including HSGP and EMPG—are directly applicable to mass notification modernization. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns procurement with available funding, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and a $75,000 technology improvement budget already approved for FY2026.
EOC & 911 Communications Center Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety Communications
High Priority
About this project
Clare County's EOC and 911 Communications Center face recognized infrastructure gaps, including limited Text-to-911 capability, that undermine operational resilience. Active EOP review and HSEEP exercise compliance deadlines heighten urgency for near-term action.
The opportunity
Multiple grant opportunities with July 2026 deadlines—alongside a dedicated FY2026 technology budget line and over $2.5 million in recent budget adjustments—create a strong, time-sensitive funding pathway. Acting now advances compliance, closes critical communications gaps, and strengthens public safety outcomes for the county.
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Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Clare County Central Dispatch faces an April 2026 compliance deadline for cybersecurity standards tied to new cloud-based software, with no confirmed dedicated endpoint management solution currently in place. This gap exposes the agency to compliance risk and potential operational vulnerabilities across its IT infrastructure.
The opportunity
The April 2026 deadline creates a defined procurement window, and a $75,000 FY2026 technology budget line supports near-term action. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline procurement, reducing administrative burden and accelerating time to compliance.
Sheriff's Department Fleet Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's Department has identified a fleet telematics initiative to improve vehicle visibility, operational accountability, and field coordination. This is a county-level project distinct from Central Dispatch operations, with procurement complexity and funding alignment requiring structured planning.
The opportunity
Grant programs with July 2026 deadlines and cooperative purchasing vehicles offer a viable path to fund and procure this initiative with reduced administrative burden. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the county to maximize available public safety funding and streamline implementation.
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