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Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Michigan's four-year EOP planning cycle under MSP/EMHSD Publication 201/201a requires local review and CEO signature, and identified gaps in public emergency contact information, mass-notification continuity, and flood exposure in Barry County elevate both compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
Federal EMPG appropriations, state public safety revenue-sharing increases, and the FY26 Homeland Security Grant Program create near-term funding pathways for this work. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses the compliance mandate, closes preparedness gaps, and strengthens community resilience ahead of the next planning deadline.
BRIC FY24-25 NOFO
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Barry County is mid-transition between mass notification platforms, creating potential coverage gaps and reliability risks for public emergency communications. Limited public emergency contact enrollment compounds these gaps, elevating operational risk and threatening EOP compliance under Michigan's four-year planning cycle (MSP/EMHSD Pub. 201).
The opportunity
Active platform transitions and EOP compliance deadlines create a near-term window to consolidate notification capabilities and close coverage gaps. This effort aligns with available emergency management funding streams, including BRIC and EMPG appropriations, supporting stronger public preparedness outcomes within the current fiscal cycle.
BRIC FY24-25 NOFO
Discuss this project →SCADA & Infrastructure Telemetry Modernization
Water & Sewer Infrastructure · Operational Resilience
High Priority
About this project
The Authority has identified emergency lagoon and pump-station repairs alongside SCADA and telemetry upgrades as a strategic priority, reflecting critical gaps in utility infrastructure resilience. Without modernized monitoring and control systems, operational continuity and public health protections remain at elevated risk.
The opportunity
The BRIC grant program explicitly targets resilient infrastructure initiatives and represents a strong funding match for this project, reducing local cost burden. Acting within the current grant cycle positions the Authority to advance infrastructure modernization while aligning with broader emergency operations and compliance priorities.
BRIC FY24-25 NOFO
Discuss this project →Strengthen Endpoint Security in On-Premise Environments
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The Authority's reliance on on-premise infrastructure creates measurable gaps in identity and endpoint security, leaving systems and sensitive data exposed. Cost-aversion to cloud migration has deferred modernization, increasing operational risk for internal IT staff and the residents they serve.
The opportunity
The FY26 Homeland Security Grant Program offers a viable funding pathway for cybersecurity improvements, aligning with the current fiscal planning cycle. Acting now allows the Authority to close endpoint security gaps, reduce audit exposure, and make responsible use of available public safety funding.
FY26 Homeland Security Grant Program
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