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Emergency Operations Plan Review & Preparedness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Oakland County faces a mandated EOP review under Michigan Publication 201, while recent high-impact emergencies—including large-scale water outages and severe flooding—have exposed critical infrastructure and communication vulnerabilities. A fragmented dual-platform notification posture increases the risk of delayed or unreliable public alerts during future incidents.
The opportunity
Multiple FEMA grant programs with deadlines within the next 90 days offer direct funding paths for emergency management and mass notification improvements, reducing local budget exposure. Acting now aligns with compliance mandates, addresses documented preparedness gaps, and strengthens the county's ability to protect residents during high-impact events.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Emergency Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Oakland County currently operates a fragmented emergency notification environment, with inconsistent platforms across jurisdictions that create communication gaps during critical incidents. This split system elevates public safety risk and conflicts with EOP compliance requirements under Michigan Publication 201, particularly as the region faces recurring high-impact emergencies including flooding and water outages.
The opportunity
Multiple FEMA grant programs—including HSGP, BRIC, and EMPG—explicitly support mass notification and emergency management infrastructure, with deadlines within the next 90 days. Consolidating now aligns with active EOP review mandates, reduces operational risk during large-scale emergencies, and positions the county to leverage available federal funding before the current grant window closes.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Fleet insurance costs are running more than 230% over budget, and a recent vehicle accident has intensified scrutiny of fleet safety practices. Without improved vehicle monitoring and accountability tools, the county faces continued financial exposure and reputational risk in public operations.
The opportunity
A proposed FY2027 budget increase and active municipal fleet replacement cycle create a near-term window to integrate telematics and in-vehicle safety technology alongside planned capital investments. Acting within the current fiscal cycle supports cost containment, operational transparency, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A state-level mandate requires WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance across all public-facing websites and digital services, yet full compliance has not been achieved. This gap exposes the entity to legal liability and limits equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
An approved 2026 Q2 IT Development Report and active IT investment cycles create immediate integration points for accessibility remediation. The non-discretionary compliance mandate supports budget justification, and project costs may align with existing capital or IT appropriations in the current fiscal plan.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Oakland County's IT environment reflects an aging stack of legacy endpoint and security platforms, with a high-priority data-center and infrastructure review actively underway. Expiring contracts and modernization gaps elevate operational and security risk as the county scales services and digital infrastructure.
The opportunity
A proposed 5.9% FY2027 budget increase and active capital improvement planning signal strong funding capacity and near-term decision windows. IT and software contracts expiring within 18 months create a timely opportunity to modernize infrastructure, reduce risk, and align investments with the county's approved IT development priorities.
Sourcewell
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