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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village of Hersey has no public Emergency Operations Plan, no documented exercises, and no EMPG awards on record — gaps that carry significant compliance risk under NIMS, Michigan Publication 201, and HSEEP AAR-IP requirements. A recent FEMA major disaster declaration affecting Osceola County has elevated these deficiencies from administrative concerns to active operational and legal exposure.
The opportunity
The active FEMA disaster declaration creates immediate procurement urgency, and aligned grant programs — including HSGP and BRIC — offer viable funding pathways with limited local match requirements. Addressing these gaps now positions the village for compliance, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with incoming leadership priorities within the current fiscal window.
Village-Level Emergency Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village lacks a dedicated emergency notification system, relying instead on county-managed infrastructure with no documented village-owned capability, public EOP, or exercise records. NIMS adoption and Michigan Publication 201 compliance mandates remain unmet, elevating risk to residents during declared disasters.
The opportunity
A recent FEMA major disaster declaration affecting the county creates immediate procurement urgency and strengthens eligibility for HSGP and BRIC grant funding. Acting within the current cycle advances compliance, closes critical preparedness gaps, and improves life-safety outcomes for village residents.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The village's web presence has identified WCAG 2.1 compliance gaps, and reliance on a county-hosted site with CMS-based PDF hosting suggests document-level accessibility deficiencies. These gaps create legal liability and restrict equitable public access to government information and services.
The opportunity
Web accessibility compliance is an ongoing legal obligation, and unaddressed gaps compound liability with each update cycle. A scoped, phased remediation approach aligns with limited IT budgets and may be eligible for state or federal funding in the current fiscal cycle.
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Fleet Safety · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
The village lacks telematics and dash-cam coverage across its fleet, including volunteer fire apparatus, creating unmonitored liability and safety exposure. An open Fleet Manager position compounds the risk, leaving no dedicated oversight during a period of post-disaster operational strain.
The opportunity
Cooperative purchasing vehicles can reduce procurement friction for a small municipality with a limited IT budget, enabling faster deployment without a lengthy bid process. Addressing this gap now supports driver accountability, risk reduction, and responsible stewardship of public assets ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Strengthen Cybersecurity Amid Staffing Gaps
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
With an annual IT and software spend under $9,000 and an open IT Director position, the village lacks the staffing and infrastructure to adequately secure systems or manage cyber risk. This gap exposes public data and operations to significant vulnerability with limited internal capacity to respond.
The opportunity
Grant programs such as JAG offer viable cost-offset pathways for lightweight, managed cybersecurity solutions well-suited to small-municipality budgets. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows new or interim leadership to establish a security baseline before risks escalate.