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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Governance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Mason County lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, documented mass-notification testing, and recorded exercises — creating direct exposure under Michigan's EOP review mandate. These gaps elevate operational and compliance risk for residents and emergency response staff.
The opportunity
A FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan (2024), a newly appointed Emergency Management Coordinator, and grant deadlines in July 2026 create a narrow, high-value window for action. Cooperative purchasing options can accelerate procurement, and this project is eligible for state and federal emergency preparedness funding.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's current mass notification system lacks documented testing, governance protocols, and transparent contract oversight, undermining confidence in alert reliability during emergencies. These gaps present direct compliance risk under Michigan's EOP review cycle and leave residents and staff vulnerable during critical incidents.
The opportunity
HSGP grant deadlines in July 2026 and alignment with an active EOP development effort create a near-term window to address notification governance and system reliability. Pursuing this now supports compliance, strengthens emergency response outcomes, and leverages cooperative purchasing to streamline procurement.
Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization for Public Safety
Fleet Safety · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Two documented fleet-involved accidents within the Sheriff's Office, combined with no evidence of dashcam or telematics deployment, expose the county to significant liability and reputational risk. The absence of driver monitoring and incident documentation leaves gaps in accountability and operational oversight.
The opportunity
Accident history and media scrutiny create moderate urgency, while JAG and COPS TEP grant deadlines in July 2026 offer a viable funding pathway. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the county to leverage cooperative purchasing to streamline procurement and reduce liability exposure.
Endpoint Security and IT Compliance Readiness
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county maintains an active IT environment with recent software procurement activity, but no documented cybersecurity framework or compliance posture has been publicly identified for the jail or sheriff's office. Without endpoint visibility and access controls, public safety systems and sensitive data remain exposed to operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
JAG and HSGP grant deadlines in July 2026 explicitly support cybersecurity investments, offering a near-term funding pathway with limited local match burden. Acting within the current fiscal window allows the county to reduce risk, meet emerging compliance expectations, and leverage cooperative purchasing to streamline procurement.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance Audit
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county's website accessibility claim has not been independently verified, leaving WCAG and ADA compliance posture unconfirmed. A recent website redesign was completed with no documented accessibility audit or remediation, exposing the county to legal liability and barriers to constituent access.
The opportunity
Proactively addressing accessibility gaps reduces legal exposure and strengthens equitable service delivery ahead of potential complaints or audits. This effort aligns with current fiscal planning cycles and may be eligible for state or federal digital equity funding.
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