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Emergency Operations Plan Development & NIMS Integration
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Birch Run Township has no all-hazards Emergency Operations Plan, no mass notification system, and no documented recent emergency exercises, leaving residents and staff exposed to unmitigated risk. Active compliance mandates for EOP review and NIMS integration remain unaddressed, compounding operational and regulatory vulnerability.
The opportunity
Aligned federal grant programs support emergency preparedness initiatives with defined funding paths, and the township's active grant-seeking posture positions it well to act within the current cycle. Closing these gaps now strengthens community resilience, satisfies compliance mandates, and reduces liability ahead of the next fiscal planning period.
Township Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Birch Run Township currently has no mass notification system, creating a critical gap in its ability to alert residents and staff during emergencies or disasters. This deficiency, part of broader emergency preparedness shortfalls including the absence of an all-hazards EOP, elevates operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
Active federal grant programs, including hazard mitigation and homeland security preparedness funding, directly support mass notification initiatives and may significantly offset local costs. Cooperative procurement vehicles are available to accelerate acquisition, and aligning this project with the current FY planning cycle positions the township to close a critical public safety gap without delay.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent on-duty fire engine collision has exposed a critical gap in fleet safety: the township has no dash-cam or telematics systems in place, leaving incidents without evidence capture and driver behavior unmonitored. This absence elevates liability exposure and operational risk across public safety and public works fleets.
The opportunity
The post-incident urgency and active executive awareness create a strong near-term window for action, with the COPS TEP grant offering an aligned funding pathway and cooperative purchasing available to streamline acquisition. Acting within the current fiscal cycle supports risk reduction, potential insurance savings, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
COPS TEP
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ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
The township's digital ecosystem spans multiple disconnected platforms, and its current web accessibility effort addresses only web pages—leaving document content out of compliance with WCAG 2.1 mandates. This gap exposes the township to legal and regulatory risk while limiting equitable public access to government information.
The opportunity
Active procurement and FY2026 budget planning create a near-term window to close the document accessibility gap alongside existing web compliance efforts. Cooperative purchasing agreements may expedite procurement, and addressing the full scope now reduces compounding compliance risk and supports equitable service delivery.
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