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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Onekama Township has no publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, lacks documented exercises, and faces significant preparedness gaps including fragmented mass notification coverage. Strong NIMS compliance mandates and the proposed Manistee Regional Fire Initiative elevate the urgency for a unified emergency management framework.
The opportunity
FEMA grant cycles (BRIC and HSGP) with upcoming deadlines present a time-sensitive, low-local-match funding pathway for EOP development and mass notification consolidation. Acting now aligns with fiscal planning, satisfies compliance mandates, and positions the township for a unified EOC ahead of regional reorganization.
Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Onekama Township operates a fragmented mass notification ecosystem with below-target resident enrollment, reducing reliability and reach during emergencies. The lack of a unified system elevates operational risk and conflicts with NIMS compliance requirements and emergency preparedness standards.
The opportunity
Active FEMA grant windows, including BRIC, explicitly identify early-warning and notification systems as eligible expenditures, creating a time-sensitive funding pathway. Consolidating now supports the Manistee Regional Fire Initiative, strengthens regional coordination, and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle.
Web Accessibility WCAG 2.1 Compliance Upgrade
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The township's website currently claims WCAG A/AA compliance but has not been upgraded to meet WCAG 2.1 standards, creating a measurable accessibility gap and potential legal exposure. With ADA improvements identified as an active strategic initiative, unresolved web accessibility deficiencies pose compliance and equity risks for residents seeking digital services.
The opportunity
Recent ADA-focused capital spending signals organizational readiness and budget receptivity for accessibility investments, and the current fiscal cycle presents a near-term procurement window. Addressing the WCAG 2.1 gap now reduces legal risk, advances digital equity, and aligns with cooperative purchasing vehicles that can streamline procurement.
ADA grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Asset Risk Reduction
Fleet Management · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
The township manages high-value fleet assets, including a new custom fire truck and a damaged drone, creating evidentiary and operational risk without a telematics framework in place. Unmonitored asset activity exposes the township to liability gaps and limits data-driven maintenance and accountability decisions.
The opportunity
A recent ADA grant award signals active capital spending and a stable budget environment, creating an indirect opening for fleet technology investment in the current fiscal cycle. Addressing asset tracking now reduces operational risk, supports responsible stewardship of public equipment, and aligns with cooperative purchasing vehicles already in use.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen IT Security and Infrastructure Resilience
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Onekama Township's current IT infrastructure state lacks documented visibility, and no confirmed cybersecurity mandates or incidents are on record. Without proactive investment, the township remains exposed to operational and data security risks that could disrupt public services and future compliance standing.
The opportunity
FEMA BRIC and HSGP grant cycles explicitly identify IT systems as eligible expenditures, creating a time-sensitive, low-local-match funding pathway. Acting within the current grant window allows the township to modernize infrastructure, reduce risk, and align spending with the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.