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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a formal Emergency Operations Plan and operates two separate mass-notification platforms, creating public confusion and an absence of unified emergency communications. NIMS compliance mandates structured emergency management capabilities, elevating both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
Active funding through HSGP and the current AFG window, combined with a recent budget hearing and Capital Improvement Plan, create a clear near-term decision window. Consolidating now reduces compliance exposure, eliminates alert fragmentation, and positions the organization to leverage available state and federal funding.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Identity Management Modernization
Cybersecurity Compliance · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
Documented gaps in identity and access management — including the absence of two-factor authentication, inconsistent password policies, and a pending .gov email transition — leave the county exposed to credential-based threats and out of alignment with required cybersecurity standards. Unresolved, these gaps elevate risk to public systems, sensitive data, and operational continuity.
The opportunity
Active IT and cybersecurity modernization initiatives are already funded or in active planning, creating a clear procurement window. Addressing identity management now aligns with compliance mandates, supports responsible stewardship of public infrastructure, and may qualify for Homeland Security Grant Program funding where aligned with authorized equipment lists.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Services Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department has identified WCAG/ADA compliance gaps across its public-facing web presence, creating legal exposure and restricting resident access to essential digital services. Unresolved gaps elevate litigation risk and undermine equitable service delivery for all community members.
The opportunity
An active WCAG/ADA compliance deadline creates near-term urgency, aligning remediation efforts with current fiscal planning cycles and potential state or federal accessibility funding. Addressing gaps now reduces legal liability, improves public access, and demonstrates responsible stewardship of digital infrastructure.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks dash cameras and telematics on its vehicles, limiting objective incident documentation and creating liability exposure. Without these tools, post-incident review relies solely on witness accounts, elevating operational and legal risk for the agency and the public it serves.
The opportunity
State competitive fire equipment grants and HSGP funding—where AEL-aligned—offer viable paths to address this gap with limited local match required. Cooperative purchasing agreements further simplify procurement, and the department's proactive safety posture makes this an actionable priority within the current budget and grant cycle.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Discuss this project →Centralized IT Infrastructure and Endpoint Oversight
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The county faces gaps in centralized device and patch management, with cybersecurity mandates—including two-factor authentication and password policy enforcement—only partially addressed. Without unified endpoint oversight, operational continuity and data integrity remain at risk across departments.
The opportunity
The published Capital Improvement Plan and recent budget hearing establish a defined procurement window for IT modernization investments. This project is aligned with active funding pursuit and may qualify for state or cooperative procurement pathways, reducing local cost burden.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
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