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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Reauthorization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently lacks a formal Emergency Operations Plan and faces urgent NIMS reporting and EOP reauthorization mandates with a September 2026 deadline. Recent disaster declarations, widespread power outages, and an active FEMA Disaster Recovery Center presence have exposed critical gaps in preparedness, notification resilience, and coordination capacity.
The opportunity
Active flood recovery planning, recent emergency declarations, and imminent compliance deadlines create immediate urgency to act within the current fiscal cycle. Aligned federal grant programs provide viable funding paths with limited local match, enabling the township to close preparedness gaps and meet reauthorization requirements on time.
Mass Notification & Communication Resilience
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Evart Township has identified critical notification resilience gaps exposed during widespread power outages and declared emergencies, with no confirmed township-level Emergency Operations Plan in place. Reliance on a county-managed alert system creates coordination risk during incidents, and NIMS reporting and EOP re-authorization mandates carry near-term compliance deadlines.
The opportunity
Recent disaster declarations and active FEMA recovery operations underscore the urgency of closing notification and preparedness gaps before the next incident. The COPS TEP grant explicitly identifies alert and warning systems as eligible expenditures, offering a clear funding pathway aligned with the current grant cycle and upcoming fiscal planning.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Flood Recovery and Hazard Mitigation Planning
Emergency Management · Hazard Mitigation
High Priority
About this project
Post-April 2026 flood events and a declared local emergency have exposed critical gaps in township-level emergency preparedness, including the absence of a formal EOP and unreliable mass notification during widespread outages. NIMS reporting and EOP re-authorization compliance deadlines are approaching, elevating both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
BRIC and aligned hazard mitigation grant programs offer a clear, near-term funding path for flood recovery and mitigation initiatives, with the current post-disaster window strengthening eligibility. Acting within this fiscal cycle addresses urgent compliance mandates, closes preparedness gaps, and improves resilience for residents and emergency responders.
Cybersecurity and Endpoint Protection Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The township's reliance on consumer-grade email signals a lack of enterprise security controls and identity management, leaving public data and systems exposed. County-level IT modernization activity further underscores the need for endpoint protection and credential security improvements to reduce operational risk.
The opportunity
The COPS TEP grant explicitly covers cybersecurity software, offering a direct funding path with limited local match requirements. Acting within the current grant window and aligning with county procurement activity supports cost-effective, coordinated implementation that strengthens public-sector security posture.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
The township's fire department and public-works fleet currently lack documented telematics coverage, creating measurable liability exposure and risk management gaps across emergency and municipal vehicle operations. Without real-time visibility into fleet activity, the township faces elevated operational risk and limited ability to demonstrate duty-of-care compliance.
The opportunity
An active county-level EMS vehicle investment signals aligned capital planning momentum, making this an ideal window to anchor a broader fleet safety initiative. Cooperative procurement vehicles are available, reducing administrative burden and accelerating a compliant path to purchase within the current budget cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Modernization
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The township's split web presence and heavy reliance on PDFs for public-facing content signal foundational digital accessibility gaps. A federal mandate requiring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance by 2028 creates a defined but time-sensitive window to remediate these gaps before enforcement risk increases.
The opportunity
The 2028 compliance deadline provides a structured planning window, but foundational remediation work makes early action strategically sound and cost-effective. Addressing accessibility now supports equitable public access to services and aligns with upcoming fiscal planning cycles.