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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department's EOP revision status is unknown, mass-notification capabilities are inconsistent, and Carroll County has experienced severe weather fatalities. T.C.A. §58-2-110 mandates emergency management planning, and a preparedness gap score of 4 signals high documented risk to public safety and compliance standing.
The opportunity
FY2027 budget approval and a recent Fire Chief transition create an immediate planning and procurement window with no incumbent solutions in place. Addressing this gap now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community resilience, and positions the department to pursue FEMA preparedness funding pathways.
FEMA preparedness programs
Discuss this project →Mass Notification Platform Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a consistent, documented mass-notification layer, creating a split between 911/radio operations and community alerting. This gap elevates public safety risk under T.C.A. §58-2-110, particularly given the county's documented severe weather exposure and an EOP of unknown revision status.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle and a recent Fire Chief transition create a near-term window to close this preparedness gap. Acting now aligns with compliance mandates, supports community alerting continuity, and positions the department to leverage cooperative procurement pathways already in active use.
FEMA preparedness programs
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Apparatus Visibility Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department operates aging apparatus with no telematics, dash cams, or documented fleet visibility tools, creating measurable safety gaps and OSHA compliance pressure. Active fleet modernization — including new apparatus acquisitions and a developing Asset Management Plan — underscores the urgency of closing these operational blind spots.
The opportunity
A recently approved FY2027 budget and funded municipal equipment modernization program create an immediate capital window for fleet technology investment. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in active use provide a streamlined, compliant procurement path aligned with current planning cycles.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department's public-facing website has documented ADA compliance gaps that create legal exposure and limit equitable resident access to government services. While lower in priority than emergency management needs, the gap represents an unresolved compliance risk that grows over time.
The opportunity
Addressing accessibility gaps aligns with the upcoming budget cycle and can reduce liability before issues escalate to formal complaints or litigation. Remediation solutions are broadly eligible for state and local technology funding, making this a manageable investment with clear public-equity outcomes.