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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village has no municipal-level Emergency Operations Plan, depends entirely on county-level mass notification, and lacks documented emergency exercises. Recent declared emergencies and a hard NIMS compliance mandate—tied directly to federal preparedness funding eligibility—elevate both operational and financial risk.
The opportunity
Active federal grant programs, including FEMA HSGP and BRIC, provide viable funding paths with cooperative purchasing options available to Michigan municipalities to streamline procurement. Advancing this initiative now addresses critical compliance gaps, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with the FY 2026 grant cycle before windows close.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Municipal Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Village currently relies on an informal email list for resident alerts and depends on county-level systems for emergency notifications, leaving a critical gap in dedicated municipal communication capability. With no Village-level EOP in place and recent declared emergencies on record, this disconnected approach elevates operational and compliance risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
Federal preparedness grant programs, including FEMA HSGP and COPS/TEP, are available to fund mass-notification initiatives with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses compliance mandates tied to NIMS implementation, strengthens emergency readiness, and establishes a formalized communication platform where none currently exists.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Mobile Equipment Risk Reduction
Fleet Management · Public Works Operations
High Priority
About this project
The Village owns mobile equipment, including a boom lift, but has no dash-cam or telematics capabilities in place, creating evidentiary gaps and elevated liability exposure. With no existing fleet tracking solution, the municipality faces unchecked claims risk and limited visibility into equipment use and operator accountability.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 COPS Technology & Equipment Program is an identified funding match for this type of initiative, and cooperative purchasing agreements available to the Village can streamline procurement above the $5,000 formal bid threshold. Acting within the current grant cycle supports risk reduction and responsible stewardship of public assets without relying on constrained general fund dollars.
FY 2026 COPS TEP
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