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Emergency Operations Plan Review & Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's EOP review is overdue with an unknown last-review date, no documented full-scale evacuation exercises, and mass notification failures exposed during a catastrophic July 2025 flood. State and federal disaster assistance eligibility is tied to plan compliance, elevating both operational and funding risk under public scrutiny.
The opportunity
A newly appointed Emergency Management Coordinator and a September 2026 budget vote create a near-term window to advance this initiative, with EMPG and HSGP grants identified as viable funding paths. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, restores public confidence, and positions the county to maintain eligibility for state and federal disaster assistance.
Mass Notification System Replacement for Flood Resilience
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's existing mass notification system failed during a catastrophic July 2025 flood event, leaving documented gaps in public alerting coverage. A fragmented notification ecosystem and overdue Emergency Operations Plan review compound the operational and compliance risk to residents and emergency personnel.
The opportunity
Active budget conversations and a September 2026 budget vote create a near-term funding window for this replacement. EMPG and HSGP grants are viable pathways with limited local match, and a newly appointed Emergency Management Coordinator brings fresh urgency to close preparedness gaps before the next severe weather season.
Flood Warning Infrastructure Expansion
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Incomplete flood warning coverage was identified as a critical preparedness gap following a catastrophic July 2025 flood, with documented communication failures and an overdue EOP review. Active infrastructure build-out of sirens and warning systems is underway to address coverage deficiencies and reduce public safety risk.
The opportunity
The FY2026-27 budget explicitly funds emergency warning system expansion, and a September 2026 budget vote marks a key decision milestone. Post-flood public scrutiny and federal grant eligibility through EMPG and HSGP create strong conditions for accelerated, fiscally responsible action.
Fleet Safety & Vehicle Tracking Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A July 2025 flood resulted in significant fleet-asset loss—including a fire engine—and exposed critical gaps in vehicle tracking, maintenance alerts, incident recording, and driver coaching. The absence of documented safety technology in an emergency-response driving environment elevates operational and liability risk for the department.
The opportunity
The FY2026-27 budget includes capital outlay aligned with fleet-related investment, and the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program offers a supplemental funding path. Acting within this budget cycle addresses documented safety gaps and supports continuity of emergency response operations.
Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program
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IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county faces active cybersecurity compliance mandates, including an ongoing MFA rollout and unresolved patch management gaps, alongside a Mobile CAD deployment and broader IT modernization effort. With $2.2M in annual IT spend and a dedicated public safety tech budget, the infrastructure investment capacity exists but compliance and operational risks remain unaddressed.
The opportunity
The proposed FY2026-27 budget reflects increased IT funding, and grants including the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, EMPG, and HSGP offer eligible pathways for cybersecurity and computer systems investment. Acting within the current budget and grant cycle reduces compliance exposure and strengthens operational continuity for public safety staff.
Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program
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