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Website Migration & ADA Accessibility Compliance
Web Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county's current website is outdated and non-compliant, facing a WCAG 2.1 Level AA remediation mandate with an April 2028 deadline. Rising hosting costs and accessibility failures are accelerating the need to migrate, creating both compliance and reputational risk for public-facing services.
The opportunity
Budget has been explicitly approved for this migration, and active procurement decisions are already underway, making this a near-term, high-confidence initiative. Acting within the current fiscal cycle ensures compliance readiness ahead of the 2028 deadline while maximizing the value of allocated funds.
H-GAC Communications System
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Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Liberty County ESD 7 lacks an ESD-specific Emergency Operations Plan and has no mass-notification platform, leaving the district exposed to operational and compliance risk. A documented countywide 911/internet outage and pending NIMS adoption requirements underscore the urgency of closing these gaps.
The opportunity
EMPG and HSGP grant funding is directly applicable to emergency management planning and communication capabilities, reducing the local fiscal burden. Incoming EMS leadership and an active internal review cycle create a timely window to formalize the EOP, achieve NIMS compliance, and strengthen community-wide emergency response.
Emergency Communications Consolidation & Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county operates split emergency communications between a civilian notification tool and the Sheriff's Office dispatch system, creating coordination gaps and no unified mass-notification capability for the ESD. A strategic initiative calls for upgrading communication technology with geofencing capability, while a prior countywide 911/internet outage underscores the operational risk of inaction.
The opportunity
EMPG and PROTECT grants are identified funding vehicles for communication system improvements, and the consolidation need is already recognized in county strategic planning. Advancing this initiative now closes a critical coordination gap, supports NIMS compliance, and positions the county to compete in the current grant cycle.
GIS Integration into Emergency Operations Planning
Emergency Management · Geospatial Planning
High Priority
About this project
The ESD currently lacks formal integration of GIS staff and spatial data into emergency operations workflows, limiting situational awareness and planning accuracy. This gap undermines NIMS compliance and reduces the effectiveness of coordinated emergency response across the county.
The opportunity
This initiative aligns with the broader EOP development effort, creating a natural bundling opportunity eligible for EMPG and HSGP grant funding in the current cycle. Acting now advances NIMS compliance maturity and strengthens the county's overall emergency preparedness posture ahead of the next fiscal planning window.
Cybersecurity Program & IT Governance Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county is undergoing a .gov domain transition and county-wide IT system overhaul while actively evaluating a formal cybersecurity services program, signaling elevated security posture requirements. With annual IT and software spend exceeding $2 million and an IT governance policy change underway, managing complexity and reducing exposure to cyber risk are pressing operational priorities.
The opportunity
Active software renewals and a county-wide IT overhaul create near-term windows to embed stronger cybersecurity and governance frameworks, with the EMPG grant identified as a viable funding pathway for IT and cybersecurity tools. Aligning investments now supports compliance, reduces operational risk, and positions the county for sustainable, secure service delivery.
Fleet Visibility & Apparatus Safety Management
Fleet Safety · Emergency Operations
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a documented fleet visibility or telematics solution, leaving apparatus reliability and emergency-driving risk unaddressed. A prior total-loss incident and near-rollover, combined with ongoing maintenance gaps, expose the organization to significant operational and liability risk.
The opportunity
PROTECT and EMPG grant programs align with transportation resilience and fleet safety initiatives, offering a funded pathway within the current grant cycle. Addressing these documented gaps now reduces liability exposure, strengthens emergency response readiness, and supports responsible stewardship of public safety resources.
PROTECT
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