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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township lacks a formal, public-facing Emergency Operations Plan and has documented gaps in notification reliability and community awareness, underscored by recent drought declarations and resident pressure. NIMS/HSEEP compliance mandates and an active Hazard Mitigation Plan update make formalizing an emergency management framework an operational and regulatory priority.
The opportunity
FEMA Homeland Security Grant Program funding provides a direct path to address preparedness gaps with limited local match required, and the active Hazard Mitigation Plan update creates a natural alignment window. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens county-township coordination, and improves public alert reliability ahead of the next declared emergency.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Van Buren Township's in-house fleet currently lacks telematics and dashcam coverage, creating liability exposure and limiting visibility into driver behavior and vehicle performance. The township's active SS4A grant-funded initiative directly ties fleet safety improvements to near-term procurement and capital planning priorities.
The opportunity
The SS4A initiative provides an active, grant-backed funding pathway with no incumbent vendor to displace, supporting a streamlined procurement process. Political momentum around public safety technology and ongoing capital planning make this an ideal window to reduce liability risk and advance measurable transportation safety outcomes.
SS4A grant
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Van Buren Township's public-facing digital portals have unresolved WCAG 2.1 compliance gaps, creating legal exposure and limiting equitable resident access to government services. Despite an existing CMS relationship, ADA compliance requirements remain unmet, elevating regulatory and reputational risk.
The opportunity
Grant-driven procurement activity and cooperative purchasing vehicles already in place support accelerated action within the current planning cycle. Resolving these gaps now reduces legal liability, improves public service delivery, and demonstrates responsible stewardship of resident-facing digital infrastructure.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Endpoint Security and Credential Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Van Buren Township's limited annual IT and software spend signals minimal existing endpoint and credential management tooling, leaving systems and sensitive data exposed to cyber threats. These gaps increase operational vulnerability and risk to continuity of public services without clear compliance or security controls in place.
The opportunity
FEMA Homeland Security Grant Program funding offers a direct path to address endpoint and credential security with reduced burden on local budgets. Acting within the current grant cycle and fiscal planning window allows the township to close critical security gaps while aligning with cooperative procurement vehicles already in place.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Emergency Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Van Buren Township's Hazard Mitigation Plan update is actively underway, driven by NIMS/HSEEP compliance mandates and recent drought declarations. Gaps in public notification reliability and the absence of a township-level EOP elevate operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
FEMA HSGP grant funding and a favorable county-level budget environment (PA 166) create a timely pathway to complete the plan update and address preparedness gaps. Acting within the current grant window reduces compliance exposure and strengthens coordinated emergency response for residents.
FEMA HSGP
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