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Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update & Compliance
Emergency Management · Hazard Mitigation
High Priority
About this project
The county faces a mandatory five-year Hazard Mitigation Action Plan update due by January 2028, with preparation beginning by January 2027 and an annual review due September 2026. A documented dam failure risk deficiency and a draft HMAP lacking formal approval create compounding compliance exposure and public safety risk.
The opportunity
Hard deadlines in 2026–2028 create a near-term window to act, and the FY2027 budget reflects continued emergency management investment. Federal hazard mitigation grants are actively available, offering a clear funding path to address compliance gaps and strengthen community resilience.
Emergency Operations Plan Modernization and Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's Emergency Operations Plan is overdue and lacks documented approval, creating measurable compliance and operational risk during emergencies. Fragmented mass notification systems and an unresolved dam failure risk assessment further compound preparedness gaps that must be addressed to meet standard emergency management requirements.
The opportunity
New emergency management leadership, active FEMA grant eligibility, and an approved FY2027 budget create a timely and funded path to close critical preparedness gaps. Acting within the current grant window and ahead of the 2027 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan preparation deadline reduces compliance exposure and strengthens public safety outcomes countywide.
Mass Notification Consolidation for Emergency Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county operates fragmented mass notification systems across county and city levels with unknown contract or end-of-life status and no documented routine testing, undermining reliable emergency communications. This gap elevates operational risk during critical events and conflicts with Hazard Mitigation Action Plan compliance requirements.
The opportunity
Pending contract renewals and an active FY2027 budget cycle—supported by FEMA-aligned grant programs—create a timely window to consolidate notification infrastructure and close preparedness gaps. Acting now strengthens countywide emergency response, advances hazard mitigation compliance, and leverages available federal funding before the next planning deadline.
Community Wildfire Protection & Hazard Mitigation Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county has budget-approved initiatives underway for wildfire mitigation, public education, and emergency infrastructure, including mobile generator procurement. An overdue Emergency Operations Plan and a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan requiring update by 2027 elevate compliance and operational risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
Federal hazard mitigation grants (BRIC, HMGP) are actively aligned to these program types, and the FY2027 budget supports continued investment. Acting within the current planning cycle positions the county to meet compliance deadlines, close preparedness gaps, and maximize available federal funding.