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Emergency Operations Plan Modernization & Preparedness Gap Remediation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's EOP review status is unknown, and recent disaster exposure from Tropical Storm Edouard has elevated preparedness risk. Compliance mandates require current emergency plans and annual public meetings, while a potential mass notification gap leaves residents and staff without reliable alerting coverage.
The opportunity
FY2027 Emergency Management funding increases substantially, and the RVFDAP grant's next round opens in October 2026, creating a near-term, eligible funding path. Acting now aligns with a new Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator role and an active procurement environment, reducing compliance exposure before the next budget cycle closes.
RVFDAP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Upgrade for Public Alerting
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Hardin County's current mass notification capabilities show potential gaps alongside existing emergency alerting infrastructure, raising reliability concerns given the county's documented disaster exposure, including Tropical Storm Edouard. Compliance mandates require current emergency plans and reliable public alerting, making system gaps an operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget reflects a substantial increase in Emergency Management Expenses, and the RVFDAP grant round expected in October 2026 may fund communications equipment—creating a rare alignment of allocated budget and grant eligibility. Acting now positions the county to close alerting gaps, meet compliance requirements, and protect residents before the next disaster event.
RVFDAP
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Training & Credential Compliance Readiness
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county faces a 2026 mandatory cybersecurity training deadline with active procurement underway and FY2027 budget allocations confirmed, including an $800 increase for training and $24,279 in total technology expense growth. Without a structured credential and training program in place, the county risks non-compliance, elevated cyber exposure, and audit liability.
The opportunity
Allocated FY2027 budget and an active procurement environment signal organizational readiness to act before the 2026 compliance deadline. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in place simplify acquisition, reducing administrative burden and accelerating time to compliance.
H-GAC / HGACBuy
Discuss this project →IT Endpoint & Infrastructure Modernization Initiative
IT Modernization · Infrastructure Management
High Priority
About this project
Hardin County's FY2027 budget reflects a deliberate technology refresh cycle, with over $24K in increased technology expenses and recent contract approvals signaling an expanding IT footprint. Without structured endpoint and infrastructure management, the county risks operational gaps, security exposure, and inefficient stewardship of nearly $600K in annual IT spend.
The opportunity
The active FY2027 budget cycle includes explicit line-item increases for hardware and technology, creating a near-term procurement window aligned with current fiscal planning. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline acquisition, reduce administrative burden, and maximize public value within existing appropriations.
H-GAC / HGACBuy
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