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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Alpena County faces significant emergency preparedness gaps, including a potentially outdated EOP and mass notification deficiencies, amid recent declared emergencies and a critical incident that prompted budget-approved safety planning. NIMS compliance mandates and the need for active shooter and evacuation plans for county buildings elevate both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
Multiple aligned grant programs—including HSGP, BRIC, and COPS TEP—are actively funding emergency communications and alert systems, creating strong near-term funding paths with limited local match. Acting within the current grant cycle advances NIMS compliance, closes critical preparedness gaps, and strengthens public safety outcomes countywide.
Countywide Alert & Warning System Deployment
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Alpena County has no identified mass-notification vendor, leaving residents and first responders without a reliable public alerting solution during emergencies. Combined with documented EOP gaps, recent declared disasters, and NIMS compliance mandates, the absence of a countywide alert system presents significant operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
Dedicated federal grant programs—including HSGP, BRIC, and COPS TEP—explicitly fund alert and warning systems, creating a near-term, low-local-match procurement path. With no incumbent vendor and budget already prioritized for public safety, this is an actionable window to close a critical gap and strengthen community resilience.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The county's public-facing web presence has an identified WCAG 2.1 compliance gap, with the current CMS lacking native accessibility tooling. This creates legal exposure and limits equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
No active solution is in place, and a recent leadership transition opens a timely decision window to prioritize this persistent compliance gap. Addressing it now reduces legal risk, supports digital equity, and aligns with upcoming fiscal planning cycles.
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Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county is proactively equipping new fleet vehicles with cameras and GPS while an aging emergency management vehicle has been flagged as an operational risk. These forward-looking investments reflect a commitment to safety and continuity before incidents or liability exposure occur.
The opportunity
Equipment fund transfers signal available budget, and cooperative procurement vehicles offer a streamlined path to modernize fleet technology without a lengthy bid process. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the county to expand safety coverage cost-effectively and ahead of operational risk.
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