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City-Level Emergency Operations Plan Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city lacks a formal Emergency Operations Plan, relies on opt-in mass notification systems that fail during cellular outages, and has documented infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed by recent declared emergencies. NIMS compliance mandates and an active interlocal marine transport agreement add regulatory urgency to unresolved operational gaps.
The opportunity
Dedicated funding is already awarded through state and private emergency management grants, reducing local fiscal burden and accelerating procurement timelines. Addressing the EOP gap now strengthens NIMS compliance, improves public safety outcomes, and aligns with active county-level strategic initiatives including hazard mitigation and public-safety communications planning.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city relies on an opt-in notification system that fails during cellular outages, leaving residents without direct public alerts in emergencies. Without city-controlled alerting infrastructure, NIMS compliance gaps persist and communication vulnerabilities remain unaddressed during declared emergencies.
The opportunity
Active county-level emergency management funding, FEMA grant programs (BRIC, HSGP), and awarded state EMPG grants create a well-supported funding path for near-term action. Cooperative purchasing programs can streamline procurement, reduce local match burden, and accelerate deployment before the current grant cycle closes.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Infrastructure Replacement
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The city operates aging firewall devices and a failing backup server, creating active compliance risk and operational vulnerability. These gaps are identified as mandated remediation priorities, exposing public systems and data to potential disruption or breach.
The opportunity
The 2026–2027 fiscal year budget has been adopted with dedicated funding for this infrastructure, and JAG grant eligibility provides an additional funding path. Incoming police leadership creates a timely window to advance security posture decisions and accelerate procurement.
JAG Grant
Discuss this project →Modernize Public Safety Communications Infrastructure
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Mackinac Island's public safety operations face documented communication vulnerabilities exposed by recent declared emergencies, with gaps in interoperable infrastructure undermining the Mackinac County Sanctuary Plan and Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. NIMS compliance mandates and active interlocal agreements require reliable, resilient communications systems to protect residents and first responders.
The opportunity
Dedicated private grant funding is already awarded and earmarked for public-safety communications improvements, significantly reducing local budget burden. The active planning phase and alignment with county emergency management priorities create an immediate window to close compliance gaps and strengthen operational readiness.
Enbridge Grant
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