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Emergency Communications & Preparedness Infrastructure Upgrade
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Mackinac County faces material emergency preparedness gaps—including resident notification resilience during outages, regional logistics vulnerabilities, and limited after-action documentation—compounded by recent declared emergencies. Active NIMS and EOP compliance mandates elevate operational and regulatory risk for the department.
The opportunity
A $75,000 Enbridge Fueling Futures grant and an EMPG award create an immediate, funded window aligned with the county's top strategic priority for communications upgrades. Acting within this grant cycle advances compliance, strengthens community resilience, and maximizes available funding before the window closes.
Enbridge Fueling Futures Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A documented collision between a fire truck and ambulance, an uninsured fleet vehicle, and the complete absence of telematics or dash-cam systems expose the department to serious liability, insurance, and accountability risks. Without fleet monitoring capability, the department lacks the evidence and oversight tools needed to protect personnel, assets, and public trust.
The opportunity
A fleet acquisition initiative is already an active planning priority, creating a timely window to layer in safety and monitoring capabilities. COPS TEP and JAG grants offer viable funding pathways to offset procurement costs, reducing the burden on local budgets while advancing operational safety and risk mitigation outcomes.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA/WCAG Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department's website accessibility status is undocumented, with no plan or technology in place to meet ADA/WCAG 2.1 mandates. This gap creates legal exposure and limits equitable access to digital public services for residents.
The opportunity
Unaddressed WCAG 2.1 requirements present ongoing compliance and legal risk that warrants near-term action. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline procurement, and addressing this now supports equitable service delivery ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Policy and Endpoint Protection Baseline
Cybersecurity Governance · Public Safety IT
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a formal cybersecurity policy and has only partial controls in place, creating measurable compliance and operational risk for a public safety entity managing sensitive data. Without a documented framework, the agency remains exposed to audit findings, incident liability, and potential service disruption.
The opportunity
Public safety-aligned grant programs such as JAG and COPS TEP may support cybersecurity initiatives, and cooperative purchasing vehicles can reduce procurement complexity. Establishing foundational policy and endpoint controls now positions the department ahead of tightening state and federal compliance expectations.