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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The City of Howe faces significant emergency preparedness gaps, including an unverified EOP, limited mass notification coverage, and a fragmented dispatch ecosystem split between CodeRED and Grayson County 911. Active compliance mandates require EOP maintenance, NIMS adoption, and alignment with TDEM planning standards.
The opportunity
The approved 2026–2027 budget and a direct RVFDAP grant award—with program scope inclusive of computer systems—create a viable funding path for emergency management improvements. New fire department leadership and planned departmental expansion make this an ideal moment to consolidate systems and close compliance gaps.
RVFDAP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Document Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The city has identified compliance gaps across its website and digital documents relative to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, ADA, and Section 508 standards. A formally adopted continuous accessibility improvement initiative is underway, signaling organizational awareness, but remediation progress and resident-facing equity risks remain active concerns.
The opportunity
The April 2028 WCAG 2.1 Level AA deadline creates clear urgency for structured remediation planning within the current and upcoming fiscal cycles. Acting now allows the city to align accessibility investments with its active strategic initiative, reduce legal and compliance exposure, and ensure equitable digital access for all residents.
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Fire Department IT & Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's transition to a full-time fire department—with new stations, personnel, and equipment—has outpaced its current IT and cybersecurity infrastructure. Expanded operations increase exposure to cyber risk, and existing spend lacks visibility into security-specific investments, creating compliance and continuity gaps.
The opportunity
The newly approved 2026–2027 budget and RVFDAP grant scope—which includes computer systems—provide a timely funding path for infrastructure investment. New departmental leadership creates an ideal window to establish scalable, secure IT standards before operational complexity grows further.
RVFDAP
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Technology & Vehicle Risk Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city's expanded ambulance fleet and multiple vehicle-related repair claims highlight growing operational risk, with no documented safety technology or formal safety review processes currently in place. Without structured fleet oversight, the city faces increased liability exposure and potential gaps in emergency service continuity.
The opportunity
Fleet modernization and electrification is an active strategic priority, and the newly approved 2026–2027 budget cycle creates a timely funding pathway. Formalizing safety processes now reduces incident liability, supports driver accountability, and positions the city to leverage cooperative purchasing vehicles for cost-effective procurement.
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Fire & Rescue Equipment and Capability Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Howe Fire Rescue is undergoing strategic expansion under new leadership, with active investment in equipment modernization and department reorganization. Emergency preparedness gaps, including an unverified EOP and notification coverage limitations, elevate operational and compliance risk during this transition.
The opportunity
A confirmed $25,000 grant award and statewide RVFDAP funding expansion—which includes computer systems—provide near-term budget availability aligned with the approved 2026–2027 fiscal cycle. Acting now supports department growth, strengthens emergency readiness, and maximizes available public safety funding.
RVFDAP
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