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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Jones County faces significant emergency preparedness gaps, including an unverified EOP, lapsed mass notification coverage, and unresolved FEMA disaster recovery administration. NIMS compliance mandates are active with no dated EOP on record, creating measurable operational and regulatory risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
Two pending federal grant awards (EMPG and HSGP) explicitly cover eligible emergency management technologies, and active FY2027 budget planning signals near-term procurement readiness. Addressing these gaps now positions the county to meet compliance mandates, reduce disaster response liability, and leverage available federal funding before award cycles close.
Mass Notification System Renewal and Coverage Gap Remediation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
No active public contract for the county's mass notification system has been identified, indicating a likely coverage lapse that undermines emergency communication during critical incidents. This gap conflicts with NIMS compliance requirements and places residents at elevated risk when coordinated public alerting is most needed.
The opportunity
EMPG and HSGP grants explicitly identify communication and public warning systems as eligible expenditures, offering a direct funding path with limited local match. Acting within the current budget and grant cycle closes a documented safety gap and restores NIMS-aligned emergency communication capability.
Cybersecurity Compliance & Credential Management
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Jones County faces active Texas cybersecurity obligations—including mandatory training and incident reporting—alongside a documented gap in password and credential management. Existing services partially address the need, but unresolved gaps create measurable compliance and operational risk for county staff and residents.
The opportunity
Cybersecurity training and services are confirmed as ARPA-funded strategic priorities, and EMPG and HSGP grants identify IT and cybersecurity systems as eligible expenditures—creating multiple funding pathways. An active 90-day procurement window makes this an immediate opportunity to close compliance gaps and reduce operational exposure.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county faces an active WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance requirement with no remediation plan in place, creating legal exposure and limiting resident access to public-facing digital services. Without action, the gap elevates ADA-related liability risk and undermines equitable access to government information.
The opportunity
Active 2027 budget planning and ongoing IT procurement cycles create a near-term window to address this compliance gap with existing organizational readiness. Remediating now reduces legal risk, supports equitable public access, and aligns with current fiscal-year investment priorities.
Phone System & Endpoint Modernization Initiative
IT Modernization · Infrastructure Refresh
High Priority
About this project
The county has confirmed budget and ARPA funding for a phone system upgrade and new computer installations, with high urgency tied to the 2027 budget planning cycle. Aging infrastructure creates operational continuity risk for staff and the residents they serve.
The opportunity
Approved ARPA funds and an active budget cycle create a near-term procurement window within the next 90 days. Acting now ensures technology investments are obligated before funding deadlines and positions the county for improved service delivery and operational resilience.