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Emergency Operations Plan Adoption and Management Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent state of emergency declaration exposed critical gaps in the county's emergency management posture, including a 50% staffing shortage and insufficient alert and warning capabilities. NIMS compliance and formal EOP adoption are mandated, and these requirements remain unmet, elevating operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program provides an eligible funding path for emergency communication and mass-notification systems, reducing local budget burden. With a new Emergency Manager now in place and compliance mandates overdue, this fiscal cycle presents an ideal window to close preparedness gaps and strengthen community resilience.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Modernize Mass Notification and Emergency Communications
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Eaton County has identified alert and warning technical assistance as a top-three preparedness gap, recently underscored by a state of emergency declaration that exposed insufficient local resources and staffing shortages. Existing communication systems require consolidation or enhancement to meet NIMS and EOP compliance mandates and close critical gaps in public warning capability.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) explicitly identifies emergency communication and mass-notification systems as eligible technology, offering a direct funding path with limited local match requirements. A newly appointed Emergency Manager and active EOP adoption initiative create strong organizational readiness, making this an ideal moment to advance a compliant, resilient public alerting solution ahead of the next grant cycle.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Endpoint Management & IT Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The county is restructuring its Technology Services leadership and actively planning updates to endpoint protection across 600+ devices alongside software subscription optimization. Without a standardized endpoint management approach, operational continuity, data security, and compliance posture remain at risk during this transition.
The opportunity
Leadership transitions and active IT reorganization signal near-term budget readiness and decision authority for endpoint investments. Addressing this now aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle and supports compliance mandates, with potential eligibility for federal operational technology funding.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen County Identity Security and Phishing Defense
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
The county is actively pursuing phishing-awareness initiatives and transitioning to new email infrastructure, creating gaps in identity and credential security that elevate risk to public systems and data. Compliance urgency is rated high, signaling that current controls may not meet evolving mandates or audit expectations.
The opportunity
Ongoing leadership transitions in technology services create a timely opening to reassess and strengthen identity security posture before new email systems go live. This project aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle and may be eligible for federal cybersecurity grant funding with no large capital outlay required.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county is actively remediating its public-facing web presence to meet ADA and WCAG accessibility standards, a compliance obligation affecting equitable access for all residents. Gaps in digital accessibility create legal exposure and service delivery risk, with a high compliance urgency score signaling this is a near-term operational priority.
The opportunity
Unexpended funds are identified as available for upcoming projects, creating a near-term budget mechanism aligned with the current remediation effort. Acting within this fiscal window allows the county to close compliance gaps, reduce legal risk, and ensure equitable digital access for the public.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Deployment
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
A documented ambulance accident has exposed the county's lack of vehicle telematics and onboard camera systems, creating measurable liability and incident-documentation gaps. Without these tools, the county cannot systematically monitor driver behavior, reconstruct incidents, or demonstrate due diligence in fleet safety oversight.
The opportunity
The bond rejection signals a need for a targeted, lower-cost operational deployment rather than a large capital program—an approach well-suited to cooperative procurement vehicles that reduce administrative burden. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses a live safety risk and positions the county ahead of potential liability or audit exposure.
Sourcewell
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