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Emergency Operations Plan Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Fire Authority lacks a publicly posted, agency-specific Emergency Operations Plan, creating measurable compliance exposure under MSP/EMHSD Publication 201a, NIMS, and EMPG mandates. Limited evidence of HSEEP-style exercises further deepens the readiness deficit, elevating risk to public safety operations and staff.
The opportunity
A proposed Fire Millage Renewal on the August 2026 ballot could unlock $2.4M+ earmarked for emergency services, providing a clear and time-sensitive funding window. Acting now positions the Authority to meet compliance mandates, close preparedness gaps, and align capital planning before the ballot outcome.
Agency-Specific Mass Notification for Fire Authority
Emergency Management · Public Safety Communications
High Priority
About this project
The Fire Authority relies solely on a county-level mass notification system, limiting direct operational control over public safety communications. A recent high-profile incident involving degraded communications has elevated political and compliance pressure to close this gap urgently.
The opportunity
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding and a proposed fire millage renewal both explicitly support emergency communications, creating multiple near-term budget pathways. Acting within the current fiscal window reduces operational risk, strengthens public safety outcomes, and aligns with EMPG and NIMS compliance mandates.
Cybersecurity & IT Managed Services Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
An expired IT contract and an upcoming managed services renewal have exposed gaps in enterprise cybersecurity coverage, including password management. Active compliance mandates are driving migration to a .gov domain and a government-aligned cloud tenant, requiring coordinated action to avoid service continuity and security posture risks.
The opportunity
The convergence of a contract renewal decision point and an active HSGP funding window creates a near-term opportunity to modernize cybersecurity infrastructure with eligible grant support. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces procurement risk, closes compliance gaps, and strengthens the entity's overall security posture.
Public Safety Siren & Emergency Communications Upgrade
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A high-profile degraded communications incident has elevated public safety infrastructure to a politically urgent priority, with sirens and emergency communications capital explicitly identified as critical gaps. The absence of an agency-specific EOP and mass-notification system compounds compliance risk under MSP/EMHSD Publication 201a, NIMS, and EMPG requirements.
The opportunity
The proposed Fire Millage Renewal and Increase on the August 2026 ballot explicitly designates sirens and emergency services capital as intended uses, creating a direct, time-bound funding path. Acting now positions the agency to align procurement with ballot approval, leverage HSGP grant eligibility, and close preparedness gaps before the next compliance cycle.