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Emergency Preparedness & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Haywood County's outdoor warning siren network remains in testing and configuration, and EOP review documentation is absent, creating measurable gaps in public safety readiness. The county's 24/7 Central Dispatch operation demands a reliable incident management and mass notification capability to protect residents during emergencies.
The opportunity
Existing budget allocations for Civil Defense equipment and available grant funding for emergency services create a near-term funding pathway for this initiative. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces operational risk, strengthens response capacity, and positions the county to meet preparedness standards before the next severe weather season.
Emergency services equipment grants
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Procurement Compliance Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Repeat audit findings have exposed inconsistent fleet procurement practices and the absence of a documented fleet safety program across county operations, including solid waste. Rising vehicle maintenance costs signal deepening inefficiencies that elevate both financial liability and operational risk for the county.
The opportunity
Audit findings create a compliance-driven mandate for near-term action, and the Sheriff's Department has secured dedicated budget increases for vehicle maintenance and law enforcement equipment. Addressing fleet safety and procurement gaps now reduces audit exposure, controls costs, and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle.
Sheriff's Department vehicle maintenance budget
Discuss this project →Modernizing IT Backup and Centralized Systems Oversight
IT Modernization · Data Resilience
High Priority
About this project
Recent audit findings have identified deficiencies in computer system backup procedures and purchasing practices, creating measurable operational and data continuity risk. Auditors have formally recommended a centralized IT management approach, signaling documented leadership awareness and an urgent need for improved oversight.
The opportunity
Audit-documented deficiencies provide clear justification for action within the current budget cycle, with an identified annual IT spend indicating existing funding capacity. Addressing these gaps now reduces operational risk, strengthens data resilience, and positions the county for improved procurement compliance going forward.