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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Tawas City lacks a published EOP, a documented mass-notification system, and evidence of required emergency exercises, leaving residents and staff exposed. Recent flooding and wildfire evacuations in Iosco County have surfaced these critical gaps, and emergency management planning has been identified as the most urgent compliance area.
The opportunity
Active compliance mandates, a newly appointed Emergency Management Coordinator, and direct funding pathways through HSGP and BRIC create a high-urgency window within the next 90 days. Addressing these gaps now strengthens community resilience, satisfies planning mandates, and leverages available federal grant dollars before the cycle closes.
Modernize City-Level Mass Notification and Emergency Alerting
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Tawas City lacks a documented city-level mass notification system, creating a critical alerting gap during active emergencies such as recent flooding and wildfire evacuations. Without a reliable, city-controlled alerting capability, residents face delayed warnings and the city faces growing compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
Active regional emergency events and documented preparedness gaps create immediate urgency for investment. HSGP and BRIC funding offer direct, near-term pathways with limited local match required, and cooperative procurement vehicles can accelerate acquisition within the current planning cycle.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The fire and police departments currently operate without dash cameras or telematics, limiting driver behavior monitoring and incident documentation. Older vehicles remain in service, and the absence of telemetry data creates operational risk and reduces accountability in fleet management.
The opportunity
Active fleet investment through a VFC Grant and a pending EV proposal signal leadership readiness and available budget pathways for modernization. Cooperative procurement options and alignment with the current fiscal cycle support a structured pilot or phased rollout with minimal procurement burden.
2026 VFC Grant
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Readiness and IT Modernization Initiative
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county is navigating a mandatory migration to cloud-based financial software while simultaneously developing new IT policies, exposing gaps in credential management and cyber hygiene. Low annual IT investment and the absence of enterprise-level security controls elevate operational and compliance risk across county systems.
The opportunity
The convergence of a mandated cloud transition and active IT policy development creates a near-term procurement window aligned with the upcoming fiscal cycle. The county's existing Hazard Mitigation Plan includes a cybersecurity education mandate, providing an internal policy driver to accelerate investment using potentially eligible state or federal funding.
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