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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness Gap Closure
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and faces an upcoming Hazard Mitigation Plan update, while a recent flooding declaration exposed gaps in disaster cost tracking. NIMS adoption requirements tied to federal and state grant eligibility further pressure the county to formalize its preparedness posture.
The opportunity
A newly appointed Emergency Management Director, a 20.6% budget increase for FY2026, and multiple FEMA-aligned grant deadlines in 2026 create a rare convergence of leadership momentum and funding access. Acting now positions the county to close compliance gaps, strengthen community resilience, and maximize near-term grant eligibility.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county is managing a complex mass notification transition across multiple platforms, creating continuity risks for public alerting during emergencies. The absence of a publicly available EOP and ongoing NIMS compliance requirements further elevate operational and grant-eligibility risk.
The opportunity
A newly appointed Emergency Management Director and a 20.6% FY2026 EM budget increase create a timely window to advance platform consolidation. Multiple FEMA grant pathways are available, and enhancing the public early warning system is already identified as a top county strategic priority.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Compliance Readiness
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A federally required Hazard Mitigation Plan update is overdue, with gaps in disaster cost documentation and planning records exposed by a recent flooding declaration. Without a current plan, the county risks losing eligibility for critical FEMA preparedness grants and federal reimbursements.
The opportunity
A newly appointed Emergency Management Director and a 20.6% EM budget increase for FY2026 create ideal conditions to advance this compliance-driven update now. Multiple federal grant programs explicitly require a current Hazard Mitigation Plan, making timely action essential to securing available funding.
Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
Active fleet vehicle procurement is underway, yet the absence of telematics and dash-cam systems leaves ambulance and fire apparatus collision risks unmitigated and incident data uncaptured. These gaps expose the county to operational liability and limit evidence-based safety improvements for first responders.
The opportunity
An increased Auto Repair/Maintenance budget for the current fiscal year, combined with the V-FIRE program and upcoming 2026 deadlines for JAG and COPS TEP grants, creates a near-term funding window. Acting now aligns procurement with active budget availability and strengthens first responder safety outcomes.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Physical Security & Access Control Infrastructure Upgrade
Physical Security · IT Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Active procurement is underway for camera systems and door access control upgrades, signaling an immediate operational need. A significant IT budget reduction may constrain project scope, requiring careful prioritization to maintain facility safety and continuity for staff and the public.
The opportunity
Cooperative purchasing vehicles provide a compliant, streamlined path to procurement even within tightened budget conditions, reducing administrative burden and timeline risk. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the county to lock in security improvements before budget constraints tighten further.