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Emergency Operations Plan Development & EM Coordinator Staffing
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and a named Emergency Management Coordinator, while facing a potential 90% EM budget cut that threatens warning siren operations. These gaps risk EMPG funding eligibility and conflict with NIMS and Michigan Emergency Management Act compliance requirements.
The opportunity
Media-documented preparedness gaps and active EMPG funding risk create strong near-term pressure to act, while FY2026 HSGP and EMPG grants offer viable funding pathways. Addressing these gaps now protects federal funding eligibility, restores compliance, and strengthens community-wide emergency readiness.
Mass Notification Modernization & IPAWS Integration
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county relies on an aging mass notification contract with no publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and potential siren budget cuts that could eliminate a critical warning layer. Integrating with IPAWS is a high-priority strategic initiative required to meet NIMS and Michigan Emergency Management Act mandates and maintain EMPG funding eligibility.
The opportunity
This project is actively funded with a defined timeline, and HSGP and EMPG grant cycles directly support mass notification and IPAWS integration investments. Acting now closes critical preparedness gaps, protects grant eligibility, and ensures residents receive timely, reliable emergency alerts.
Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Compliance & Legal Risk
High Priority
About this project
The county faces a legally binding mandate to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA website accessibility compliance by April 26, 2027, with direct legal liability tied to non-compliance. Gaps in digital accessibility create inequitable access to public services and expose the organization to legal and reputational risk.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline establishes a defined, non-negotiable project window, and an increased Information Management budget signals available funding to act now. Cooperative purchasing vehicles may simplify and accelerate procurement, supporting timely delivery within the current fiscal planning cycle.
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Discuss this project →Emergency Communication Infrastructure Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county has active investments in 911 server upgrades and Michigan Public Safety Communications System integration, but critical gaps remain—including a potential 90% emergency management budget cut, no published Emergency Operations Plan, and no named county-level EM Coordinator. These gaps elevate operational risk and jeopardize compliance with NIMS and Michigan Emergency Management Act mandates.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs including HSGP, BRIC, and EMPG are directly applicable to close these preparedness gaps, and a funded initiative to expand mass notification and IPAWS integration signals strong near-term momentum. Acting within the current grant cycle protects EMPG eligibility, strengthens interoperability, and reduces public safety risk for county residents.