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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Resilience
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks an agency-level Emergency Operations Plan and has experienced multiple declared emergencies—including ice storms and flooding—with documented resource shortfalls and coordination gaps. Mass-notification resilience failures during power outages and an approaching Hazard Mitigation Plan deadline further elevate preparedness and compliance risk.
The opportunity
A 20.6% Emergency Management budget increase for FY2026, combined with HSGP and BRIC grant windows closing in July 2026, creates an immediate funding pathway for this initiative. Acting now addresses active compliance mandates, reduces operational exposure from recurring severe weather events, and strengthens coordinated response for residents and staff.
HSEEP Exercise Planning & Hazard Mitigation Plan Compliance
Emergency Management · Hazard Mitigation Planning
High Priority
About this project
The authority faces a February 2027 Hazard Mitigation Plan update deadline and is actively planning a full-scale HSEEP-style exercise, both representing explicit compliance mandates. Identified gaps in agency-level emergency operations planning, mass-notification resilience, and coordination during declared emergencies elevate operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
A defined compliance deadline and active exercise planning create a clear, time-bound window for action. The Emergency Management department received a significant FY2026 budget increase, and grant programs aligned with emergency communications and resilient infrastructure carry upcoming deadlines. Cooperative purchasing pathways are available to streamline procurement and accelerate delivery.
Mass Notification & Emergency Alerting Resilience
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's current mass notification system has identified resilience gaps during power outages, and an IPAWS Memorandum of Agreement remains in progress. These limitations reduce alerting reliability during the declared emergencies—including ice storms and flooding—the county has already experienced.
The opportunity
HSGP and BRIC grants directly fund emergency communications and resilient alerting infrastructure, with July 2026 deadlines creating near-term urgency. A 20.6% Emergency Management budget increase for FY2026 further supports investment, reducing compliance risk and strengthening public safety outcomes.
Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Readiness
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The authority faces known WCAG 2.1 compliance deadlines for public-facing digital portals in 2027 and 2028. While not an immediate trigger, unaddressed accessibility gaps carry growing legal and equity risk for residents who depend on accessible government services.
The opportunity
The 2027–2028 compliance window creates lead time to plan, budget, and phase implementation across fiscal cycles. Early action reduces remediation costs, supports equitable public access, and positions the authority ahead of enforcement risk.