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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Critical gaps exist in the city's Emergency Operations Plan, including undocumented EOP status, absent HSEEP-style exercises, and mass notification deficiencies despite county-level systems. Recent flooding events have elevated risk, and NIMS and EOP compliance gaps directly threaten eligibility for preparedness funding.
The opportunity
An active Barry County Hazard Mitigation Plan and significant state and federal grant funding—including HSGP, BRIC, and EMPG programs—create a well-funded, time-sensitive path to close these gaps. Acting now aligns with current grant windows, strengthens inter-jurisdictional readiness, and protects community safety and funding eligibility.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department currently operates aging apparatus with no identified fleet telematics solution, creating gaps in NFPA compliance readiness, vehicle lifecycle visibility, and safety accountability. Specialized equipment experiences frequent wear, an ambulance acquisition is underway, and safety technology adoption—including in-car and body cameras—is actively expanding.
The opportunity
Planned FY2026 capital and vehicle replacements create a timely window to integrate telematics alongside procurement activity. Cooperative purchasing is confirmed, reducing procurement complexity, and grant funding may offset fleet maintenance costs—supporting responsible stewardship of public safety resources.
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IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Windows 10 end-of-support is forcing a non-discretionary upgrade cycle across all managed endpoints, while cybersecurity and IT management status remain unverified with documented record loss risk. The absence of an enterprise credential management solution represents a critical, unaddressed vulnerability in public infrastructure.
The opportunity
The Windows 10 end-of-support deadline creates a firm, near-term action window that aligns with current fiscal planning cycles. Emergency management grants such as HSGP and EMPG may partially fund cybersecurity improvements tied to emergency systems, reducing the local funding burden.
Close the Web Accessibility Compliance Gap
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department's public-facing website shows no evidence of WCAG 2.1 conformance, creating measurable legal exposure and excluding residents with disabilities from equitable access to government services. Without a defined remediation path, this gap represents an ongoing compliance and civil rights risk.
The opportunity
Web accessibility improvements are eligible for inclusion in upcoming FY capital and IT planning cycles, and procurement can be structured within cooperative purchasing frameworks to streamline the process. Acting now reduces legal liability, advances digital equity, and demonstrates public accountability before the gap escalates.
Hazard Mitigation Planning & Inter-Jurisdictional Communications
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Barry County's active Hazard Mitigation Plan—encompassing Hastings—has identified critical gaps in emergency notification coverage, siren reach, and inter-jurisdictional communications. Without a documented city-level EOP or verified mass notification redundancy, recent flooding events underscore the operational and compliance risk to residents and first responders.
The opportunity
Federal and state preparedness grants—including HSGP, BRIC, and EMPG—are directly aligned with this initiative and provide clear funding pathways with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant cycle advances NIMS compliance, strengthens multi-jurisdictional response readiness, and reduces risk ahead of the next severe weather season.