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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Alger County currently lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, creating a direct compliance gap against Michigan's local EOP review and approval mandate. Small volunteer staffing relative to the coverage area compounds operational risk, leaving residents and responders exposed during emergencies.
The opportunity
FEMA Homeland Security Grant Program funding provides a clear, identified path forward with a July 2026 deadline, making the next 90 days a critical action window. Advancing this project now closes a regulatory gap, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with active county-wide emergency planning initiatives already underway.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Without a mass notification system, the county has a critical gap in its ability to alert staff and residents during emergencies — identified as one of its most significant preparedness deficiencies. Combined with the absence of a current Emergency Operations Plan, this leaves the community and volunteer responders exposed to avoidable operational and life-safety risk.
The opportunity
FEMA Homeland Security Grant Program funding is available with a July 2026 deadline, creating a near-term window to address this gap at reduced local cost. Acting now supports EOP compliance, strengthens county-wide emergency readiness, and aligns with active hazard mitigation planning and 911 CAD modernization already underway.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →911 CAD System & Communications Center Modernization
Public Safety Communications · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
An approved RFP for 911 room modifications and a high-priority county-wide CAD system upgrade across the Upper Peninsula signal active, time-sensitive procurement for critical public safety infrastructure. Gaps in dispatch technology and communications continuity elevate operational risk for emergency responders and the residents they serve.
The opportunity
Multiple new and expanded funding streams for public safety communications—including FEMA HSGP with a July 2026 deadline—create a highly favorable environment for advancing this project now. Acting within the current procurement cycle maximizes available funding and reduces risk to regional emergency response operations.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption and Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Management · Hazard Mitigation
High Priority
About this project
Alger County has identified adoption of its Hazard Mitigation Plan as a high-priority initiative, yet critical gaps remain — including no publicly available EOP and no mass-notification system — elevating risk for residents across a large, volunteer-staffed service area. Federal grant eligibility is contingent on completing this planning prerequisite.
The opportunity
FEMA HSGP funding, with a deadline in July 2026, provides a direct path to support this initiative with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant window ensures compliance, unlocks federal resources, and strengthens countywide emergency readiness ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department currently lacks on-vehicle video and telematics capabilities, creating operational blind spots compounded by volunteer staffing gaps. A new mileage tracking policy and active fleet planning discussions—including ambulance acquisition—signal immediate need for a structured vehicle safety management solution.
The opportunity
Active fleet planning and a favorable funding environment for fire and emergency services create a near-term procurement window. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline acquisition, and no incumbent solution is in place, enabling a clean, cost-effective implementation aligned with current budget cycles.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Website Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county's current digital presence does not meet accessibility standards, exposing it to legal liability and limiting equitable public access to government services. A 2027 federal compliance deadline creates a defined, time-bound mandate requiring structured remediation planning and implementation.
The opportunity
The 2027 deadline provides a clear planning window, but procurement and implementation timelines make early action essential to avoid last-minute risk. Initiating remediation now allows alignment with upcoming fiscal cycles and positions the county to leverage available state or federal funding for digital equity initiatives.
Sourcewell
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