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Emergency Operations Plan Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county faces significant emergency preparedness gaps, including outdated EOP documentation and mass-notification data hygiene deficiencies. Strong NIMS compliance mandates and public notification requirements create compounding regulatory and operational risk if left unresolved.
The opportunity
Upcoming budget deadlines, a growing General Fund, and active grant opportunities—including HSGP and emergency communications funding—create a clear near-term window. Addressing these gaps now strengthens community resilience, satisfies compliance mandates, and leverages available public funding.
Mass Notification System Reliability and Compliance Upgrade
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
St. Clair County's recent mass notification system transition reflects unresolved data hygiene and reliability gaps that continue to put public warning compliance at risk. Active NIMS and public notification mandates, combined with EOP currency concerns, elevate both operational and regulatory exposure for Central Dispatch and emergency management staff.
The opportunity
Grant funding through programs explicitly covering emergency communications—including HSGP—provides a viable, low-local-match path to act within the current fiscal cycle. New county leadership and an active system evaluation create a timely window to address reliability gaps, strengthen compliance posture, and improve public safety outcomes before the next budget cycle closes.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Maintenance & FEMA Grant Compliance
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county maintains a FEMA-certified Hazard Mitigation Plan, but identified grant compliance risks and gaps in EOP currency and mass-notification data hygiene threaten continued federal funding eligibility. Without sustained investment, the county risks losing access to critical emergency management grants and falling out of NIMS compliance.
The opportunity
Active FEMA grant cycles—including HSGP and related emergency communications funding—create a defined window to address compliance gaps and modernize preparedness systems. Aligning procurement with the upcoming fiscal cycle maximizes eligible funding and reduces long-term operational and compliance risk.
Fleet Asset Recovery and Continuity Planning
Fleet Management · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
A catastrophic fire destroyed county fleet vehicles and equipment, exposing critical gaps in asset tracking and continuity planning for essential public infrastructure. The disruption creates immediate operational risk and underscores the need for structured recovery and asset management processes.
The opportunity
The post-disaster recovery window, combined with grants explicitly covering vehicle equipment and emergency operations, provides a direct funding path for fleet restoration and asset management. Acting within the current procurement cycle supports rapid operational recovery and aligns with new leadership priorities.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Equity · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county has identified gaps in WCAG 2.1 compliance across public-facing digital properties, creating legal exposure under federal accessibility mandates and inequitable barriers for residents seeking county services online. Active contract reviews and upcoming audit completions are elevating the urgency to remediate these gaps.
The opportunity
Audit timelines and active procurement cycles create a near-term window to address accessibility requirements before findings escalate into formal liability. Remediation efforts may align with current fiscal planning and are consistent with federally recognized standards for equitable public service delivery.