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Formalize Emergency Operations Plan and Close Preparedness Gaps
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Johnson County lacks a documented Emergency Operations Plan, and its existing EMA mobile app explicitly disclaims serving as the primary notification channel, leaving residents without a reliable emergency communication framework. Ongoing recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and applicable BEOP mandates heighten the operational and compliance risk of continued inaction.
The opportunity
Active disaster recovery grant funding—including allocated debris management and fire/EMS equipment dollars and potential CDBG-DR resources—creates a funded environment to address preparedness gaps now. Formalizing the EOP aligns with current grant cycles, supports a planned Virtual EOC exercise, and strengthens countywide resilience for residents and first responders.
CDBG-DR
Discuss this project →Mass Notification & Emergency Communication Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Johnson County's EMA mobile app is not the primary notification channel, leaving residents and staff without a unified, reliable emergency communication system. This fragmentation poses direct operational risk, as demonstrated during Tropical Storm Helene recovery, and gaps in the Emergency Operations Plan compound exposure during active incidents.
The opportunity
Active disaster recovery grant funding and a confirmed emergency management tech budget support near-term investment in consolidated notification capabilities. Addressing this gap now strengthens community resilience, supports BEOP compliance, and aligns with ongoing recovery initiatives ahead of the next severe weather season.
CDBG-DR
Discuss this project →Modernize Emergency Radio Communications Infrastructure
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Johnson County is actively addressing interoperability and coverage gaps in first-responder radio communications, a high-urgency initiative compounded by ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery and an undocumented Emergency Operations Plan. Fragmented communications infrastructure elevates operational risk for emergency personnel and the residents they serve.
The opportunity
Confirmed disaster recovery and public safety grant funding—including $369,514 allocated for fire/EMS equipment—creates an immediate window to advance this active procurement. Formalizing infrastructure improvements now strengthens countywide response readiness and aligns with cooperative procurement pathways for efficient award.
CDBG-DR
Discuss this project →Virtual EOC Exercise Planning & Coordinated Response Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Johnson County is actively planning a countywide Virtual EOC exercise to strengthen coordinated emergency response, informed by gaps exposed during Tropical Storm Helene recovery. An undocumented EOP and a fragmented notification system elevate operational risk for residents and first responders.
The opportunity
Disaster recovery grant funding—including potential CDBG-DR resources—is actively available, creating a near-term window to advance virtual EOC and exercise management capabilities. Acting now aligns with ongoing preparedness planning and supports measurable improvements in countywide response coordination.
CDBG-DR
Discuss this project →ADA Digital Accessibility Compliance for Public-Facing Web Properties
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Johnson County faces a federally mandated deadline of April 26, 2028, requiring WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance across all public-facing digital properties under ADA Title II. The county's current web infrastructure, including the VisitMountainCityTN.com site, may present structural barriers to conformance, creating legal exposure and inequitable access for residents.
The opportunity
The 2028 compliance deadline establishes a clear, mandate-driven budget justification within current and upcoming fiscal planning cycles. Acting now allows sufficient time for remediation, testing, and documentation while avoiding last-minute costs and the risk of federal enforcement or resident complaints.
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