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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, documented HSEEP-style exercises, and a fully operational mass-notification system — gaps made more urgent by recent declared emergencies from severe weather and tornadoes. These deficiencies elevate operational, public safety, and compliance risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
Active federal grant programs, including FEMA HSGP and BRIC, explicitly fund emergency management and mass-notification systems, with strong alignment to the county's existing public safety budget. Advancing this project ahead of the upcoming August budget cycle positions the county to close critical preparedness gaps and reduce future disaster recovery costs.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county has adopted a mass-notification platform but faces potential operational gaps that may leave emergency communications unreliable during critical events. Recent declared emergencies tied to severe weather underscore the public safety risk of an under-resourced notification infrastructure.
The opportunity
FEMA HSGP funding explicitly covers alert and warning systems, offering a direct path to modernization with limited local match required. With budget approvals anticipated in August 2026, now is the time to assess gaps, align procurement, and strengthen community-wide emergency response readiness.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The entity faces a federally mandated deadline of April 2027 to achieve WCAG 2.1, Level AA website accessibility compliance. Non-compliance carries legal exposure risk, and existing document workflows must be updated to meet accessible public-service delivery standards.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline creates clear procurement urgency, and a newly enacted Enhanced Access Policy enables technology upgrade costs to be recovered through digital records access fees. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the entity to meet compliance, reduce legal risk, and leverage available funding mechanisms.
Enhanced Access Policy
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Hardware Refresh Before 2026 Deadline
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Resilience
High Priority
About this project
Aging IT infrastructure faces a mandated hardware upgrade deadline of December 2026, with documented risk of catastrophic failure. Without action, the county faces compounding cybersecurity vulnerabilities and operational continuity gaps affecting public services and staff.
The opportunity
The December 2026 procurement deadline aligns with upcoming budget approval cycles, and the Enhanced Access Policy creates an active funding pathway for technology upgrades. Acting within the current fiscal window reduces procurement risk and supports long-term infrastructure resilience.
Enhanced Access Policy
Discuss this project →Modernizing IT Operations and Endpoint Security Management
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Ongoing reliance on legacy remote management tools and fragmented IT operations creates gaps in endpoint visibility, backup integrity, and unified security oversight. With hardware upgrades mandated by December 2026 and increasing cyber risk exposure, operational continuity for staff and public services is at stake.
The opportunity
FEMA HSGP and BRIC grant opportunities provide eligible funding paths for resilience and cybersecurity investments, and the Enhanced Access Policy offers an additional cost-recovery mechanism. August 2026 budget approvals mark a near-term decision window to consolidate IT operations and reduce risk before mandated infrastructure deadlines.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Program
Fleet Safety · Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
A documented fleet incident and the absence of telematics or dashcam systems signal a gap in driver oversight and preventive risk management. Without these tools, the county faces continued liability exposure and limited ability to coach drivers or investigate future incidents.
The opportunity
FEMA BRIC and HSGP grants may fund resilience-related fleet safety technology, and cooperative purchasing agreements can streamline procurement ahead of the August 2026 budget cycle. Acting now positions the county to reduce liability, improve public safety outcomes, and align spending with available grant windows.
FEMA HSGP
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