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Emergency Operations Plan Development & NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Hiawatha Township has no publicly accessible Emergency Operations Plan, no named township emergency coordinator, and is overdue on NIMS implementation and biennial EOP review mandates. Full reliance on county EM resources leaves the township exposed to significant compliance and operational preparedness risk.
The opportunity
Active participation in the Schoolcraft County Hazard Mitigation Plan update creates a near-term alignment window, and FEMA HSGP funding provides a viable external path to offset a tightening local budget. Acting now addresses critical compliance gaps while positioning the township for improved emergency readiness ahead of the next review cycle.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a public mass-notification system, leaving residents and staff without a reliable emergency communication channel. This gap, combined with absent EOP documentation, creates significant compliance and operational risk under NIMS requirements.
The opportunity
FEMA Homeland Security Grant Program funding offers a viable pathway to address this critical gap with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant cycle supports NIMS compliance, strengthens emergency preparedness, and directly improves public safety outcomes for residents and staff.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & In-Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently lacks modern in-vehicle evidence collection capabilities, including dashcams and telematics, leaving fleet operations exposed to unmitigated liability and safety risk. This gap represents a proactive risk management need before an incident occurs, not a response to one.
The opportunity
FEMA HSGP and Edward Byrne Memorial JAG funding programs offer viable pathways to offset acquisition costs, and cooperative purchasing options can reduce procurement friction. Addressing this now aligns with the current grant window and supports responsible stewardship of public assets ahead of a tightening FY2027 budget outlook.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Endpoint Security and Password Management Modernization
Endpoint Security · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Limited visibility and control over endpoints, combined with the likely absence of a dedicated password management solution, creates measurable cybersecurity risk for staff and public data. Without centralized credential and device oversight, the township remains exposed to unauthorized access and potential compliance gaps.
The opportunity
The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant represents an applicable external funding pathway, and cooperative purchasing options can reduce procurement complexity ahead of a tightening FY2027 budget. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the township to close critical security gaps without relying solely on discretionary local funds.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Modernization
Digital Accessibility · Civic Engagement
High Priority
About this project
The township's public website is outdated, with meeting minutes only available through 2020–2021, indicating likely WCAG/ADA compliance gaps and unmet public information access standards. This creates legal exposure and limits residents' ability to engage with local government.
The opportunity
Regular board meetings offer a consistent decision window, and the compliance-driven nature of this gap elevates urgency beyond discretionary spending. Addressing accessibility now reduces legal risk, supports resident equity, and aligns with the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.
MiDEAL
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