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Close Emergency Preparedness Gaps and Achieve NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Boardman Township lacks a publicly reviewed Emergency Operations Plan, documented HSEEP-style exercises, and confirmed mass notification coverage — while relying on county-managed emergency services. NIMS non-compliance directly risks loss of federal funding, elevating both operational and financial exposure for the township.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program offers a strong funding match for preparedness initiatives, and an upcoming budget hearing provides a near-term window to act. Addressing compliance gaps now protects federal funding eligibility and strengthens local readiness before the next emergency event.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Modernization
Web Accessibility · Digital Government Services
High Priority
About this project
Boardman Township recently approved replacing its basic WordPress/GoDaddy website, triggering WCAG/ADA compliance obligations for the new public-facing portal and underlying documents. Without a structured accessibility framework in place, the township risks non-compliance, resident service gaps, and potential civil liability.
The opportunity
Board approval in May 2026 and a budget hearing on June 17, 2026 create a clear, near-term funding window to act. Addressing accessibility now ensures compliance, broadens equitable public access, and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle before the new site is built out.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Securing Township Endpoints and Administrative Credentials
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Boardman Township currently lacks dedicated endpoint protection and password management solutions, leaving administrative operations exposed to credential-based threats and unauthorized access. With no formal cybersecurity program in place, foundational security gaps create significant operational and data integrity risk across township systems.
The opportunity
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) offers a direct funding pathway for foundational cybersecurity tools, and an upcoming budget hearing in June 2026 creates a near-term window to advance this initiative. Acting now positions the township to close critical security gaps, meet emerging compliance expectations, and responsibly steward public resources.
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Pilot
Fleet Safety · Public Works & Emergency Services
High Priority
About this project
The township operates emergency apparatus and road maintenance vehicles without dashcam or telematics tools, leaving no mechanism for incident investigation or driver behavior monitoring. A nearby fatal crash involving fire department response underscores the liability and safety risk of this operational gap.
The opportunity
Road fund and fire apparatus budget lines offer near-term funding pathways, and cooperative purchasing agreements available to Michigan municipalities can simplify procurement. Addressing this gap now reduces liability exposure and strengthens driver safety ahead of the upcoming budget cycle.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Evaluation and Deployment
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township has no confirmed mass notification system in place, creating a critical gap in its ability to alert residents and staff during emergencies. This deficiency directly undermines NIMS compliance and compounds broader emergency preparedness shortfalls, elevating operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program offers an eligible funding pathway for mass notification initiatives, and the upcoming budget cycle presents a near-term window to act. Closing this gap now advances NIMS compliance, supports EOP modernization, and strengthens coordinated regional emergency response.
Homeland Security Grant Program
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