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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Local Preparedness Framework
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a documented Emergency Operations Plan and department-specific mass notification SOPs, relying entirely on county-level systems. A recent EF-1 tornado and FEMA disaster declaration have exposed these preparedness gaps, elevating operational risk and NIMS compliance obligations.
The opportunity
FY2026 HSGP and BRIC mitigation grants provide clear funding paths with strong alignment to local hazard mitigation priorities already identified in the county plan. Acting within the current window addresses compliance mandates, reduces disaster response risk, and positions the jurisdiction to compete for available federal preparedness dollars.
FY2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department relies on a county-level mass notification system without department-specific SOPs, creating fragmented and insufficient alerting capability. A recent tornado and FEMA disaster declaration underscore the operational risk, while the county Hazard Mitigation Plan mandates improved notification methods.
The opportunity
A recent disaster declaration and active HSGP grant cycle create immediate urgency and a viable funding path with limited local match required. Modernizing mass notification now directly addresses compliance gaps, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with current strategic mitigation priorities.
FY2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Mobile Command Center for Deployable Incident Command
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Barry County's Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies a mobile command center as a strategic priority, and a recent EF-1 tornado and local state of emergency have exposed critical gaps in deployable incident command capabilities. Without this infrastructure, coordinated disaster response remains constrained and operationally vulnerable.
The opportunity
A FEMA disaster declaration and active mitigation grant pursuits create strong near-term momentum and a viable funding path for this initiative. Acting within the current grant cycle aligns capital investment with federal reimbursement eligibility and directly advances the county's hazard mitigation commitments.
Fire Fleet Telematics & Video Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
The fire department currently operates without fleet video or telematics capabilities, creating measurable liability exposure and operational blind spots during emergency vehicle response. This unmet need elevates risk for personnel, the public, and the agency in the absence of incident documentation or data-driven safety oversight.
The opportunity
With no incumbent solution in place, procurement can move efficiently through cooperative purchasing vehicles, reducing administrative burden and time-to-deployment. Grant funding pathways aligned with public safety and fire operations may offset local costs, making action during the current fiscal cycle a sound stewardship decision.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility Compliance Gap Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Compliance & Legal Risk
High Priority
About this project
The department has identified gaps in WCAG 2.1 compliance across public-facing digital properties, creating legal exposure and barriers for residents with disabilities. Unresolved accessibility deficiencies carry regulatory and litigation risk that is non-discretionary to address.
The opportunity
Accessibility remediation is a compliance-driven, non-discretionary priority that aligns with current fiscal planning cycles and may be supported through cooperative purchasing vehicles to manage costs. Acting now reduces legal liability and ensures equitable digital access for all constituents.