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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, recent exercises, and redundant mass-notification capabilities, with no tornado sirens and reliance on a single legacy system. Recent severe weather declarations and unmet NIMS implementation requirements compound compliance and operational risk for residents and first responders.
The opportunity
Named federal grant programs, including hazard mitigation and homeland security preparedness funding, provide direct paths to address these gaps with limited local match required. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns with the active Hazard Mitigation Plan update and increased Emergency Services budget, maximizing readiness and compliance outcomes.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department relies on a single legacy notification platform with no redundant alerting infrastructure, creating critical gaps in reaching staff and residents during emergencies. This deficiency directly conflicts with EOP documentation and NIMS compliance requirements, and is further exposed by recent severe weather events and active emergency response operations.
The opportunity
Emergency preparedness grant funding — including HSGP and BRIC-aligned programs — is currently accessible and directly applicable to notification infrastructure upgrades. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses documented compliance mandates, reduces operational risk for a small volunteer department, and strengthens community-wide emergency response outcomes.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Services Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department faces a WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance mandate with a deadline of April 2028, while an existing website platform contract approaches renewal in fall 2026. Failure to act creates legal exposure and limits equitable public access to government services.
The opportunity
The approaching contract renewal in September 2026 creates a defined procurement window to transition to a compliant, accessible platform ahead of the 2028 mandate. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces legal risk and aligns with available funding pathways for digital accessibility improvements.
Fleet Operations & Transportation Safety Management
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department manages fleet assets in a small volunteer/joint capacity, with identified preventative and defensive risk factors that elevate operational exposure. Regional growth in transit infrastructure—including new bus acquisitions and onboard camera installations—signals increasing fleet oversight demands across the local ecosystem.
The opportunity
State transportation investment and applicable federal grant programs present timely funding pathways for fleet safety and management improvements. Acting within the current budget cycle allows the department to reduce operational risk, strengthen safety outcomes, and leverage cooperative purchasing for streamlined procurement.