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Emergency Operations Plan Development & NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a documented agency-level EOP and HSEEP-style exercises, creating critical gaps in emergency preparedness and non-compliance with NIMS implementation and EOP review mandates. These deficiencies expose the agency to significant operational and regulatory risk during emergency events.
The opportunity
Multiple FEMA grant programs with 2026 deadlines explicitly support emergency management planning and preparedness initiatives, reducing the local funding burden. Acting within the current grant window advances NIMS compliance, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with the agency's Hazard Mitigation Plan approval priority.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Approval & HMA Grant Eligibility
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Mason County's Hazard Mitigation Plan has not yet received approval, blocking eligibility for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. Without an approved plan, the county cannot access federal mitigation funding, leaving critical preparedness gaps unaddressed and increasing community risk.
The opportunity
Plan approval is a declared executive priority, and FEMA grant cycles—including BRIC and HSGP—have deadlines approaching in 2026. Acting now positions the county to secure federal mitigation funding, close preparedness gaps, and fulfill NIMS compliance mandates within the current fiscal window.
HMA grants
Discuss this project →Modernize Agency-Controlled Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The agency lacks a robust, agency-controlled mass notification capability, limiting its ability to reach staff and residents during incidents. Governance gaps and reliance on a county-level system create operational risk and conflict with NIMS compliance requirements.
The opportunity
FEMA's Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) provides a defined funding pathway, with 2026 deadlines creating a clear procurement window. Addressing this gap now strengthens incident response, supports Hazard Mitigation Plan eligibility, and advances compliance with federal emergency management mandates.
Web Accessibility Remediation for WCAG Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The department has a documented WCAG accessibility obligation with a hard compliance deadline of March 2, 2026. Failure to achieve conformance creates legal exposure and restricts equitable public access to government digital services.
The opportunity
The 2026 deadline creates immediate urgency to act within the current fiscal cycle, and HSGP funding has been identified as a potential match for digital compliance improvements. Addressing this now reduces legal risk and ensures residents can equitably access public-facing services.
Cybersecurity Infrastructure Improvement
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The department's expanding IT environment—including recent software implementations and collaboration platforms—broadens its attack surface without clear cybersecurity controls in place. While no explicit mandates are currently documented, the operational risk of an unprotected infrastructure warrants proactive attention.
The opportunity
HSGP funding with 2026 deadlines explicitly lists cybersecurity solutions as eligible uses, offering a viable budget pathway with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant window allows the department to reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and align investments with the upcoming fiscal cycle.