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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Local Preparedness Gap Closure
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Rome Township lacks a publicly posted local Emergency Operations Plan, has no documented exercise history, and relies on county-level mass notification that may leave local gaps. These deficiencies create measurable compliance and preparedness risk, with the township's inclusion in the County Hazard Mitigation Plan signaling only moderate readiness activity.
The opportunity
Federal grant windows in 2026, including programs aligned with EOP readiness and local preparedness, create near-term funding pathways with limited local match requirements. Acting within the current budget cycle—ahead of historically March hearings—positions the township to close compliance gaps and strengthen resident safety outcomes.
Local Mass Notification System for Independent Emergency Alerting
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township currently depends on county-level mass notification, creating potential local communication gaps during emergencies with no independent means to alert residents and staff. This reliance limits local control over time-sensitive alerts and contributes to an identified emergency preparedness gap, elevating operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
Grant funding opportunities with 2026 deadlines—including programs aligned to emergency preparedness and local EOP readiness—provide a near-term, funded pathway for procurement. Acting within the current budget and grant cycle strengthens independent response capability, reduces compliance exposure, and directly improves resident and staff safety outcomes.
Strengthen Endpoint Security and Credential Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The township operates with low IT maturity, relying on informal email platforms and lacking enterprise-grade password and endpoint management tools. These gaps create meaningful cybersecurity exposure for public records, staff credentials, and digitization efforts currently underway.
The opportunity
The COPS TEP grant is an identified funding match for this project, and the township's annual budget cycle and Planning Commission digitization initiative create a near-term procurement window. Addressing these gaps now reduces operational risk and positions the township for compliant, sustainable IT growth.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The township's public-facing website does not meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, and no remediation plan is currently in place. Federal ADA compliance expectations for municipal websites carry enforcement timelines in the 2026–2027 window, creating measurable legal and operational risk.
The opportunity
Approaching compliance deadlines and an active budget cycle create a defined window to act before remediation becomes reactive or costlier. The township's healthy general-fund balances and straightforward site architecture support a manageable, cost-effective path to full accessibility.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization for Public Works
Fleet Safety · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
Road maintenance, cemetery operations, and public-safety contracting expose township fleet assets to operational and liability risk without real-time visibility tools. Telematics solutions address driver safety, asset tracking, and accountability gaps common in small township public works environments.
The opportunity
Grant programs with 2026 deadlines—including those aligned to public safety and fleet safety categories—offer a funded pathway for this initiative with limited local match required. Aligning procurement with the annual budget cycle and cooperative purchasing options can accelerate implementation and reduce costs.
COPS TEP
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