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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Tom Green County's VFD lacks a published Emergency Operations Plan, has incomplete county-wide warning system coverage, and unclear mass-notification reach—gaps exposed by recent flooding and screwworm disaster declarations. NIMS/ICS compliance prerequisites carry a hard January 1, 2027 deadline, creating urgent remediation pressure.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle—with a public hearing on September 14, 2026—represents a critical funding decision window, supported by approved VFD-specific allocations and Homeland Security and EMPG grant eligibility. Acting now closes compliance gaps, strengthens community warning capabilities, and positions the county ahead of the 2027 NIMS/ICS deadline.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Endpoint Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A statewide cybersecurity training mandate applies to local government, and endpoint and credential security gaps have been identified across county-level infrastructure. Broader IT refresh activity—including computer equipment updates and data center discussions—signals growing operational and compliance exposure for county departments and affiliated public safety entities.
The opportunity
EMPG and Rural VFD Assistance Program funding are directly applicable to cybersecurity and computer systems, creating a near-term, grant-eligible path forward. With the FY2027 county budget cycle underway and no incumbent solution in place, acting now positions the county to close compliance gaps and reduce operational risk with available public funding.
Fire Fleet Modernization and Vehicle Safety Monitoring
Fleet Safety · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A brush-truck tire blowout during an active emergency response exposed critical apparatus condition and safety risks within the department's aging fleet. With no incumbent fleet monitoring solution in place, the department faces ongoing operational risk and an unmet need for systematic vehicle safety oversight.
The opportunity
A secured grant and approved county operating support provide a confirmed funding foundation for fleet upgrades, with a September 2026 budget hearing creating a near-term window to advance vehicle monitoring as part of the broader modernization effort. Acting now aligns with the active funding environment and positions the department to reduce safety risk before the next emergency response season.
Rural VFD Assistance Program
Discuss this project →Interoperable Emergency Communications Infrastructure Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department currently lacks a unified mass-notification and interoperable communications platform, creating fragmented emergency response coordination across county and city dispatch systems. This gap elevates operational risk during active incidents and conflicts with approaching NIMS/ICS compliance requirements mandated by 2027.
The opportunity
EMPG funding explicitly covers interoperable communications, offering a viable procurement path ahead of the FY2027 budget cycle and the 2027 NIMS/ICS compliance deadline. Acting now positions the department to close critical preparedness gaps, strengthen coordinated response, and maximize available grant resources before the window narrows.