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Emergency Operations Plan and Notification System Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Chapin Township lacks a documented Emergency Operations Plan, a township-controlled mass notification system, and relies on county-level emergency services — gaps that conflict with NIMS expectations and state/federal compliance mandates. Recent severe weather events and regional emergency services disruption have elevated operational and public safety risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
A $910,000 state appropriation for regional emergency services reduces local financial burden, and established grant programs provide a clear funding path for preparedness technology. Acting within the current fiscal window addresses compliance mandates, closes critical response gaps, and strengthens community resilience before the next declared emergency.
Municipal Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently lacks a municipal-controlled mass notification system, relying entirely on county-level alerts that limit independent resident and staff communication during emergencies. Recent severe weather events and regional emergency services disruption have elevated this gap from a latent risk to an active operational vulnerability.
The opportunity
A $910K state appropriation and active emergency management grant programs create a near-term, funded procurement window with cooperative purchasing pathways already in place. Acting within the current cycle reduces operational risk, strengthens NIMS-aligned preparedness, and positions the township for independent emergency response capability.
Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The township has identified web accessibility gaps requiring alignment to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, with compliance documentation as recently updated as April 2026. Unresolved gaps create legal exposure and limit equitable digital access for residents.
The opportunity
An active compliance mandate makes this a time-sensitive priority, with remediation reducing legal risk and improving public-facing service delivery. Addressing gaps now aligns with current fiscal planning cycles and supports broader digital equity obligations.
Public Safety Building & Infrastructure Capital Project
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A $910,000 state appropriation has been secured for a new fire station serving the Elsie Area Fire Authority and Chapin Township, directly addressing regional emergency services disruption. The project supports emergency services modernization amid documented preparedness gaps, including no township-controlled mass notification system and an absent EOP.
The opportunity
With capital funding already appropriated and an active procurement cycle underway, this is an immediate opportunity to align emergency management and safety technology investments to the new facility. Eligible federal preparedness grants (HSGP, EMPG) and cooperative procurement vehicles further reduce local cost burden and accelerate timelines.
State appropriation ($910K)
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