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Modernizing Emergency Management Capabilities and Preparedness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Eaton County Central Dispatch faces critical emergency preparedness gaps driven by Emergency Manager turnover, a vacant EM position, and an undocumented local EMPG award. Leadership instability and capability shortfalls elevate operational risk for residents and first responders dependent on a coordinated emergency management program.
The opportunity
The open FY26 NSGP and Homeland Security Grant Program application windows offer a near-term, dedicated funding path for emergency preparedness modernization. Acting now aligns with leadership transitions that create a natural opening for program re-evaluation and positions the county to close capability gaps before the next grant cycle closes.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization and Expansion
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Eaton County Central Dispatch operates an existing mass notification platform but has identified gaps in reach, reliability, and coverage that warrant evaluation of expanded or supplemental alerting capabilities. Recent Emergency Manager turnover and staffing vacancies have elevated preparedness risk, making a comprehensive review of current notification infrastructure operationally urgent.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) explicitly supports emergency communications and mass-notification equipment, providing a viable funding path with limited local match required. Leadership transitions create a strategic window to assess and address coverage gaps before new contracts are finalized, aligning action with the current FY26 grant application cycle and 9-1-1 millage planning.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Enterprise Identity & Endpoint Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Despite existing partial investments in password security, gaps remain across enterprise-wide identity management and endpoint protection. Concurrent initiatives—including an EDR procurement and federal-funded infrastructure upgrades—signal unmet security needs that elevate risk to county operations and sensitive data.
The opportunity
Active procurement cycles, an open SLCGP submission, and potential JAG funding alignment create a timely window to consolidate identity and endpoint security investments. Addressing these gaps now reduces audit exposure, strengthens compliance posture, and maximizes available federal and state funding before the current cycle closes.
Edward Byrne JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Public-facing digital portals show significant JavaScript errors and unresolved ADA/WCAG compliance gaps, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable service access. A remediation plan is in progress, but execution gaps leave the county at continued compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
Ongoing accessibility mandates and documented technical deficiencies create a compliance-driven procurement need aligned with the current fiscal planning cycle. Addressing these gaps now reduces legal liability, improves public service delivery, and may qualify for state or federal funding support.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county currently lacks documented telematics or dashcam systems across its fleet, and past vehicle incidents highlight the operational and liability risks of this gap. New emergency vehicle technology has been identified as a budgeted capital project, signaling anticipated procurement activity.
The opportunity
With capital funding already allocated and the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG offering potential alignment for public safety vehicle technology, this is a timely greenfield opportunity to establish fleet visibility and accountability. Acting within the current budget cycle positions the county to reduce incident liability and improve emergency response outcomes.
Edward Byrne JAG
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