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Emergency Operations Plan & Exercise Program Development
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Keweenaw County lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and an HSEEP-compliant exercise program, creating direct non-compliance with Michigan's four-year EOP review cycle and NIMS requirements. These gaps expose the department to significant regulatory and operational risk during emergency events, with no mass notification system or reliable backup power in place.
The opportunity
The August 2026 Emergency Services Millage vote and an active Hazard Mitigation Plan update signal strong near-term political and funding momentum, with grants such as BRIC, HSGP, and EMPG offering eligible pathways for emergency management investment. Acting within the current 90-day window aligns with fiscal planning cycles and positions the county to close critical compliance and preparedness gaps before the next emergency event.
Keweenaw County Emergency Operations Center Infrastructure Readiness
Emergency Management · Critical Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Keweenaw County is advancing the KCEOC project amid critical infrastructure gaps, including a non-operational generator that directly undermines emergency response capability. Compliance with Michigan's four-year EOP review cycle and HSEEP exercise requirements adds regulatory urgency to an already operationally vulnerable posture.
The opportunity
Federal funding requests and an Emergency Services Millage on the August 2026 ballot signal imminent budget availability for this initiative. Grant programs aligned with emergency management infrastructure—with deadlines approaching in mid-2026—support a strong case for action within the current fiscal and planning cycle.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
No mass notification system is currently in place, creating a critical gap in the county's ability to alert staff and residents during emergencies. This deficiency directly undermines incident response, public safety outcomes, and compliance with Michigan EOP and NIMS requirements.
The opportunity
Near-term grant deadlines, including BRIC in July 2026, provide a clear and time-sensitive funding path for emergency notification infrastructure. Acting within the current grant window aligns with the county's hazard mitigation planning cycle and supports the Emergency Services Millage initiative ahead of the August 2026 ballot.
Backup Power & Generator Restoration for Emergency Continuity
Emergency Management · Critical Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The county's primary backup generator is non-operational, creating a critical gap in emergency response continuity. Recent audit findings have formally cited this deficiency, elevating both operational and compliance risk for essential public safety functions.
The opportunity
Federal and state funding programs—including a statewide volunteer-fire grant—may directly offset this capital expenditure, reducing local burden. Addressing this discrete, high-urgency need now aligns with active grant windows and upcoming fiscal planning cycles.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Emergency Compliance
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Keweenaw County is completing a required Hazard Mitigation Plan update to maintain federal mitigation funding eligibility, while facing documented gaps including a non-operational generator, no mass notification system, and an overdue emergency operations plan review under Michigan EOP and HSEEP requirements.
The opportunity
BRIC grant eligibility deadlines in July 2026 and the Emergency Services Millage ballot in August 2026 create a near-term funding and planning window. Acting now positions the county to close critical preparedness gaps, meet compliance mandates, and secure available federal and local resources.
GIS Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
State audit findings have flagged gaps in GIS website accessibility and document workflow standards, indicating public-facing digital portals do not meet required accessibility compliance. These deficiencies create legal exposure and limit equitable public access to government services and information.
The opportunity
Remediating accessibility gaps now reduces legal and reputational risk while aligning with broader digital modernization priorities already underway. Phased remediation efforts may be eligible for state technology funding and can be structured to fit within current or upcoming fiscal planning cycles.