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Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department's public-facing website and published PDF documents contain gaps against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, exposing the entity to legal and accessibility risk. With a hard compliance deadline of April 26, 2027, unresolved gaps could result in ADA-related liability and reduced access to public services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline creates clear procurement urgency, and the March 2026 public budget hearing represents a near-term planning window to secure funding. Acting now allows time for remediation, testing, and validation before the deadline while aligning with annual budget cycles and cooperative purchasing pathways.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department's Emergency Operations Plan remains in final draft, leaving NIMS compliance requirements unmet and emergency preparedness posture incomplete. With no dedicated mass-notification solution in place, the county faces consolidation gaps and elevated operational risk for residents and first responders.
The opportunity
FEMA preparedness and mitigation grant programs, including BRIC and HSGP, offer viable funding paths for this initiative with limited local match requirements. A new county Emergency Manager, active EOP development, and over $119,000 in existing public safety technology spend signal both strategic readiness and budget alignment for action this fiscal cycle.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Implementation Support
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department has adopted the Kent County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, signaling active regional preparedness engagement, yet operational and technology gaps remain. Alignment with NIMS requirements and a final-draft EOP status elevate compliance and continuity risk for staff and residents.
The opportunity
FEMA mitigation grant programs, including BRIC, explicitly allow IT and operational technology components, creating a funded pathway within the current planning cycle. Acting now positions the department to close preparedness gaps, satisfy federal compliance requirements, and maximize available grant eligibility before the fiscal window closes.
FEMA BRIC
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