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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Preparedness Gap Closure
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, a gap made critical by the July 2026 state of emergency declaration following Northern Michigan flooding that exhausted local response capabilities. Federal compliance mandates—NIMS, HSEEP, and EMPG—directly require a formalized EOP framework, elevating both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
A 90-day urgency window following the recent flooding emergency aligns with HSGP FY2026 grant funding availability, offering a clear path to address preparedness gaps with limited local match. Acting now supports compliance, strengthens community resilience, and positions the Village to leverage existing regional hazard mitigation momentum.
HSGP FY2026
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Community Alerting
High Priority
About this project
The current mass notification system relies on opt-in enrollment, creating significant risk of inadequate community reach during emergencies. A recent flooding state of emergency exposed critical gaps in broad-reach alerting, while compliance mandates under NIMS, HSEEP, and EMPG require reliable, jurisdiction-wide notification capabilities.
The opportunity
HSGP FY2026 funding directly supports mass notification and emergency management initiatives, providing a clear path to address identified gaps with federal dollars. Acting within the current fiscal window aligns with active strategic initiatives, cooperative procurement vehicles, and the urgency created by a recent declared state of emergency.
HSGP FY2026
Discuss this project →Hazard Mitigation Planning & Regional Emergency Coordination
Emergency Management · Regional Preparedness
High Priority
About this project
Emmet County is advancing a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan amid identified gaps—including no publicly available EOP and opt-in mass notification with low enrollment risk—that were exposed during a July 2026 flooding emergency. Federal compliance mandates (NIMS, HSEEP, EMPG) tied to grant eligibility add urgency to closing these preparedness gaps.
The opportunity
Active federal grant programs, including HSGP FY2026 and recent FEMA awards, provide viable funding pathways for emergency management investments with strong leadership buy-in. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns planning efforts with compliance requirements and strengthens multi-jurisdictional resilience for residents and first responders.
HSGP FY2026
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Website accessibility compliance to WCAG 2.2 AA standards is a stated requirement, yet a gap between current digital infrastructure and full compliance remains. Unresolved accessibility barriers expose the entity to legal and regulatory risk while limiting equitable public access to government services.
The opportunity
WCAG 2.2 AA compliance is a non-discretionary mandate, making remediation a near-term budget priority rather than a discretionary investment. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces legal exposure, advances digital equity, and positions the entity to meet federal accessibility standards ahead of enforcement.
Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Rising vehicle insurance costs and general fleet risk exposure are driving moderate interest in dash cameras and telematics solutions. No major incidents have been recorded, keeping immediate urgency low, but unaddressed fleet visibility gaps present ongoing liability and stewardship concerns.
The opportunity
HSGP FY2026 includes a secondary funding fit for fleet safety technology, offering a potential pathway to offset costs within the upcoming grant cycle. Advancing planning now positions the entity to act quickly if prioritization increases or insurance pressures escalate.
HSGP FY2026
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