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EOP Review and NIMS Compliance Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county faces active NIMS implementation requirements and Michigan EOP review cycle obligations, compounded by recent OEM staff turnover that has created continuity gaps. Mass-notification vulnerabilities and coverage gaps for remote populations elevate operational and compliance risk for residents and emergency responders.
The opportunity
A federal Major Disaster declaration has opened significant FEMA and Homeland Security grant funding streams directly applicable to emergency management improvements, with the FY2026 HSGP NOFO representing a near-term window. Addressing EOP and NIMS gaps now aligns with current grant cycles, reduces audit exposure, and strengthens county-wide emergency response continuity.
HSGP FY2026 NOFO
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county faces documented mass-notification vulnerabilities, including a prior system outage and over-reliance on phone-based alerts that leave remote and underserved populations without reliable coverage. The Hazard Mitigation Plan flags ongoing emergency notification gaps, and recent spring flooding has elevated compliance and operational risk under NIMS and state EOP review mandates.
The opportunity
A federal Major Disaster declaration and the Homeland Security Grant Program FY2026 funding cycle create a direct pathway to address notification infrastructure with limited local match required. Acting within the current fiscal window aligns with board priorities, audit findings, and hazard mitigation obligations while closing equity gaps in public emergency coverage.
HSGP FY2026 NOFO
Discuss this project →Hazard Mitigation Plan Compliance and Disaster Readiness
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Iosco County is actively participating in federally required Hazard Mitigation Plan cycles following a Major Disaster declaration, while recent high-profile flooding events have exposed mass-notification vulnerabilities and staffing gaps in emergency operations. Compliance obligations and public safety risk are converging to demand immediate, structured action.
The opportunity
The federal Major Disaster declaration unlocks FEMA grant funding—including HSGP FY2026 alignment—creating a defined window to address mitigation gaps with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant cycle advances compliance, strengthens community resilience, and supports the county's ongoing Hazard Mitigation Plan commitments.
9-1-1 & Central Dispatch Infrastructure Renewal
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's 9-1-1 and Central Dispatch infrastructure is a primary strategic priority, with millage renewal and surcharge revenue providing a dedicated funding path. Mass-notification vulnerabilities, OEM staffing turnover, and NIMS and EOP compliance obligations elevate operational and public safety risk for residents and emergency responders.
The opportunity
An active implementation window, strong federal disaster declaration funding, and alignment with the Homeland Security Grant Program create a timely pathway to advance this project within the current fiscal cycle. Addressing infrastructure gaps now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens emergency response continuity, and maximizes available public funding.
9-1-1 surcharge funding
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