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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness System
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Mackinac County lacks a public county-wide Emergency Operations Plan, with supply-chain vulnerabilities exposed by bridge closures and ice storms underscoring critical preparedness gaps. A FEMA-required Hazard Mitigation Plan update due April 2026 and mandated NIMS implementation create immediate compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
A newly appointed Emergency Management Director, an active 2026 budget cycle, and direct grant funding—including a State EMPG award and a $75,000 private grant—create a strong near-term window for action. Additional grant deadlines in July 2026 extend the procurement runway while FEMA compliance timelines drive urgency.
Mass Notification System Upgrade for County-Wide Alerting
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's current mass notification platform has documented gaps in county-wide alerting coverage, with no public emergency operations plan and recent declared emergencies exposing supply-chain and communication vulnerabilities. FEMA's NHMP update deadline of April 2026 and NIMS compliance mandates elevate the urgency for a fully capable, resilient alerting infrastructure.
The opportunity
Secured State EMPG funding and a $75,000 private grant create a rare, time-limited window to upgrade alerting capabilities with minimal burden on the general fund. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns with the April 2026 FEMA compliance deadline and positions the county to close critical preparedness gaps before the next emergency event.
State EMPG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA Digital Compliance Readiness
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Mackinac County's public-facing websites do not yet meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards, creating compliance exposure ahead of the state-level ADA digital accessibility deadline in 2027. Without a dedicated budget allocation, the county risks resident access inequities and regulatory liability as state guidance continues to intensify.
The opportunity
The recently adopted 2026 budget cycle opens a timely planning and procurement window, and HSGP funding may offset costs for public-facing emergency portal accessibility improvements. Acting now allows the county to phase remediation strategically, avoid last-minute compliance risk, and ensure equitable digital access for all residents.
Fleet Safety Camera & Telematics Deployment
Fleet Safety · Public Works Technology
High Priority
About this project
The county has secured a $60,000 grant for in-vehicle cameras but lacks documented telematics or dashcam infrastructure, creating a gap in fleet safety oversight and driver accountability. Without a structured deployment plan, the funded opportunity risks underutilization and ongoing liability exposure.
The opportunity
Secured grant funding provides an immediate, low-barrier entry point for fleet safety technology, while in-kind vehicle donations may free capital for broader telematics expansion. Additional grant programs with July 2026 deadlines align with fleet management, supporting a scalable, fiscally responsible deployment within the current budget cycle.