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Emergency Operations Plan Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and depends on county-level emergency management, leaving critical preparedness gaps. Recent severe weather events and Baraga County's Hazard Mitigation Plan action items—including mass-notification and EOC coordination—underscore the urgency of formalizing local response capabilities.
The opportunity
Documented preparedness gaps, active Hazard Mitigation Plan action items, and alignment with Homeland Security Grant Program funding create a compelling near-term window to act. Formalizing an EOP now reduces operational and compliance risk while positioning the jurisdiction to leverage available grant funding with limited local match.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
No local mass-notification system exists, leaving residents and staff dependent on county-level resources during emergencies. The Baraga County Hazard Mitigation Plan formally identifies this gap, elevating both operational and compliance risk for the department.
The opportunity
The Hazard Mitigation Plan provides documented justification to support procurement, and applicable grant programs offer viable funding pathways with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant window advances public safety outcomes and reduces reliance on external county resources.
Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Modernization
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A federal DOJ mandate requires WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility compliance by 2028, and no plan or supporting technology is currently in place. An active website redevelopment effort presents a critical integration window to address this gap before it becomes a legal and equity liability.
The opportunity
The approved 2026–2027 budget and ongoing redevelopment project create a near-term procurement window aligned with active stakeholder engagement on web infrastructure. Acting now avoids costly retrofitting, supports equitable public access, and positions the entity ahead of the 2028 regulatory deadline.
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Public Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The police department and village fleet currently lack dash cameras and telematics, creating unaddressed gaps in officer safety, liability documentation, and fleet oversight. This greenfield absence elevates operational and legal risk for the municipality and the residents it serves.
The opportunity
Grant programs including COPS TEP and JAG provide viable, timely funding paths for fleet and public safety technology with no incumbent displacement required. Acting within the current grant cycle enables the municipality to close safety gaps, strengthen accountability, and maximize available federal funding.
COPS TEP
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