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Operation Green Light, shutdown FAQs and county news you can use ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAAAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252F page%252Fabout-naco%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=2oNfmCg4yushk%2FthTEEh6BL45M%2FNnTtG4cjR9m8HW9M%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> September 30, 2025 View in Browser <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAEAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fpublic-usa .mkt.dynamics.com%252Fapi%252Fv1.0%252Forgs%252F227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3%252Fchannels%252Fmails%252Fvib%252Fa7d5915a-1c72-eb11-8fed-0004ffa030cd_818176d0-1b9e-f011-b41c-000d3a3ae361_0bc94 7dc-66fb-d0e8-75f5-d0450af6dcb2_a8f69c26-459d-f011-b41c-00224809e8de%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=jJLzWqQr6zDKTQAiSD52hhqjq4TIjUrQS5Z4EYYJNE4% 3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAIAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252F%22%2C%2 2RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=xWwwL%2BzFocPV%2BlVYopy8Q2FgeI%2F%2BdAxsUM0Jd995Ffs%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAMAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fpublic-usa.mkt.dynamics.c om%252Fapi%252Fv1.0%252Forgs%252F227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3%252Fchannels%252Fmails%252Fvib%252Fa7d5915a-1c72-eb11-8fed-0004ffa030cd_818176d0-1b9e-f011-b41c-000d3a3ae361_0bc947dc-66fb-d0e8-7 5f5-d0450af6dcb2_a8f69c26-459d-f011-b41c-00224809e8de%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=jJLzWqQr6zDKTQAiSD52hhqjq4TIjUrQS5Z4EYYJNE4%3D&msdynmkt_sec retVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> On alternating weeks, NACo's Resource Roundup highlights opportunities, reports, upcoming events and other tools, and the County Countdown <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5- 4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAQAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fpage%252Fcounty-countdown%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3An ull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=bQu2X%2FmuCIKd%2FciZyMJnrH8TAbl47YF9SYfXuVSPmMI%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> provides a review of key policy items for county leaders. Estimated read time: 4 min. <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/fcb17590-1395-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657064854199622> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAUAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram% 252Foperation-green-light-veterans%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=n4fUnDHB%2B9%2BKJgG7tTOdsZGDWRzNb%2Bfg00bZGEgHViI%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd 8bdc1907bf2bf> Shine a light on veterans this November <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAYAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https% 253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Frecord-high-capitol-hill-meeting-schedule-pushes-public-lands-funding%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=CEU0lqyIaGn782zZZwSV Dt2kZsyONKr5y79Rixzxu4w%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAcAAAA? msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Frecord-high-capitol-hill-meeting-schedule-pushes-public-lands-funding%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3An ull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=CEU0lqyIaGn782zZZwSVDt2kZsyONKr5y79Rixzxu4w%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> This Veteran’s Day, we will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Operation Green Light <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAgAAAA?m sdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram%252Foperation-green-light-veterans%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=n4fUnDHB%2B 9%2BKJgG7tTOdsZGDWRzNb%2Bfg00bZGEgHViI%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> . Join the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs in showing support for veterans by lighting our buildings green from Nov. 4-11. * Access the toolkit: The 2025 Operation Green Light toolkit <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAkAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22Tar getUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram%252Foperation-green-light-veterans%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=n4fUnDHB%2B9%2BKJgG7tTOdsZGDWRzNb%2 Bfg00bZGEgHViI%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> includes resolution and press release templates, social media graphics, a list of suggested materials and more. * Share your participation: Let NACo know how you plan to participate using our participation form <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y -4eQCAAoAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram%252Foperation-green-light-veterans%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_dige st=n4fUnDHB%2B9%2BKJgG7tTOdsZGDWRzNb%2Bfg00bZGEgHViI%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> . Please also share your Operation Green Light photos with us by emailing them to cleonard@naco.org <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAsAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22mailto%253Acleonard %2540naco.org%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=Cn3Qzl7DSXka2HiFbASXzotriU2qpdz2Z4IbMmcP54I%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf 2bf> . * Spread the word on social media: Use #OperationGreenLight to raise awareness and encourage participation from residents, community groups and intergovernmental partners. <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/d7cf5a7e-1495-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657068818071453> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAAwAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource %252Fwhat-counties-need-know-when-government-shutdown-happens%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=sMaiDrBHyUU3mQxfHXAkIrvIrLh1yDd56Mz853%2B%2FRnA%3D&msdynmkt_secretVe rsion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> What counties need to know when a government shutdown happens <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAA0AAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22Ta rgetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram%252Fenergy%2523REA%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%220%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=14zTZFWdjCY4epkDzeBMLIA46vbaWszNraao1WwMMAA%3D&msd ynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> As the Sept. 30 federal funding deadline approaches, counties are preparing for the potential impacts <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqO H5y-4eQCAA4AAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource%252Fwhat-counties-need-know-when-government-shutdown-happens%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221 %22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=sMaiDrBHyUU3mQxfHXAkIrvIrLh1yDd56Mz853%2B%2FRnA%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> of a government shutdown. * Why it matters: Counties generate more than two-thirds of the revenue needed to serve residents, but they also depend on $62 billion in federal funding each year — making predictable federal support essential. * What counties face: A shutdown could disrupt counties' ability to deliver essential services to residents, including nutrition assistance, airport security, infrastructure projects, public housing and homelessness. * What to know: Counties are calling on our federal partners to work in a bipartisan way to keep the federal government fully operational. Read our full FAQs <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/ orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAA8AAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource%252Fwhat-counties-need-know-when-governme nt-shutdown-happens%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=sMaiDrBHyUU3mQxfHXAkIrvIrLh1yDd56Mz853%2B%2FRnA%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> on how a shutdown could impact essential services and other federal functions. <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/34713e84-1595-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657073160748874> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABAAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fpage%252 Fnews%253F_page%253D1%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=Ahpk7f%2BhdGcfwK9ewd7tM6fHEcnp4TfHKV4yIuuqyEM%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> Counties confront the child care crunch <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABEAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https% 253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram%252Fenergy%2523REA%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%220%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=14zTZFWdjCY4epkDzeBMLIA46vbaWszNraao1WwMMAA%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3 955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> Child care access remains one of the toughest challenges facing counties. The latest issue <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABI AAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fsites%252Fdefault%252Ffiles%252F2025-09%252FCN_NEW_09222025_Lo_120.pdf%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull %7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=%2FJBzEVEf1JCsMcZ2%2F6AH%2BwMSS5bS6ArhVwAn5o%2BVCig%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> of County News spotlights the innovative ways counties are supporting children and families. * Prenatal-to-3 expansion: Several counties have embraced investing in early childhood education <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4 eQCABMAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fcounties-advance-early-childhood-initiatives-challenging-times%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22 %3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=%2FxmnNL6cIdI5pO%2BZErqRbGlKT90v%2BWYTtOIG%2F3MYjx4%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> to boost long-term child outcomes. * <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABQAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram %252Fenergy%2523REA%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%220%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=14zTZFWdjCY4epkDzeBMLIA46vbaWszNraao1WwMMAA%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> Hidden homelessness: Counties are fighting child housing instability <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABUAAAA?msdynmkt_target= %7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fcounties-fight-child-homelessness%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=h1Zf2xiHxUxLD7QCxgRbyN0B%2 B%2B7paQGmzn6erDWYV00%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> with eviction prevention, rental assistance and targeted youth support. * New podcast episode: Boone County, Mo., Commissioner Janet Thompson joins the County News Podcast <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5 y-4eQCABYAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fpodcast-early-childhood-services-and-counties%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D& msdynmkt_digest=ii5%2BKLTJb1tpIrr4ZuGAnWGvH347JVGeqxf1Oa%2BDhLM%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> to discuss how inadequate childhood services affect children, families and county workforces, and what counties can do in response. * Beyond child care: The new issue also explores disaster recovery, SNAP updates and infrastructure investments. <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/362269d0-1595-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657074487209003> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABcAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource %252Fintergovernmental-collaboration-disaster-resilience-case-studies-series%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=%2FUy%2FEo4ZNvxkv%2FVb1fOJTDq%2BOwAUjEV9%2BLlZ95FVE0s %3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> Explore case studies on intergovernmental disaster resilience <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABgAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22Ta rgetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fce.naco.org%252F%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=nGTgl1HdOGrLtjCDCFVAWobYonWDVlrpD0GwgYya%2Bf8%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955 a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABkAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fce.naco.org%252F%22%2C%22R edirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=nGTgl1HdOGrLtjCDCFVAWobYonWDVlrpD0GwgYya%2Bf8%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> As National Preparedness Month wraps up, don't miss a just-released case studies series <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABoAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22 TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource%252Fintergovernmental-collaboration-disaster-resilience-case-studies-series%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynm kt_digest=%2FUy%2FEo4ZNvxkv%2FVb1fOJTDq%2BOwAUjEV9%2BLlZ95FVE0s%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> from NACo on how counties are teaming up with federal and state partners to strengthen preparedness, response and recovery. The case studies feature: * Jefferson Parish, La.: The parish modernized the electrical grid using public and private funding to ensure infrastructure can withstand hurricanes and tropical storms. * Lake County, Calif.: The county collaborated with local, state and federal partners to prepare for wildfires, build capacity and foster a culture of readiness. * Rogers County, Okla.: Rogers County expanded disaster mitigation policies and invested in a public storm shelter network to reduce tornado and severe storm risks. * County participation toolkit: Even after September, counties can use NACo’s 2025 National Preparedness Month toolkit <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384b f3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABsAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource%252F2025-national-preparedness-month-county-participation-toolkit%22%2C%22Redire ctOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=J6mjysHR4m1BRPk1oRojgSm8Mgl0yKaEYKnNuFlCBDE%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> for practical resources, guidance and strategies to strengthen local disaster readiness. <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/e8778fe3-1595-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657074747863205> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCABwAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram% 252Fopioid-solutions-center%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=s3HCpQOfMrStW7ea8gZBeUubecQ1yFKX2aEVaXUcj04%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf > Celebrate Recovery Month <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAB0AAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Ff orms.office.com%252Fr%252FzzuNLuNvmt%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=KjyVuLN4taxo0fnEXNTvAYCFaGbHns3cvXFQecn5u88%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a 744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> September is also Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals and communities affected by substance use disorder. Counties play a critical role in expanding access to treatment and recovery supports. * How to participate: Post on social media and spread the word using this toolkit <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAB4AAAA?msdy nmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.samhsa.gov%252Fabout%252Fdigital-toolkits%252Frecovery-month%252Ftoolkit%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D %7D&msdynmkt_digest=jMooFeyidmjf8KsTcrjT2F8mp9ZJeaYhUbi3HYeuIpg%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> as a guide. * Stories from the ground: Hear from Marlene Collick <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCAB8AAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%2 2%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram%252Fopioid-solutions-leadership-network%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=z%2BFbBm9g7nuG1WmOuKsvvh9QWBryXHwwl4t4 TeJz9J4%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> , a NACo Opioid Solutions Leadership Network member, on how Genesee County, Mich., is supporting recovery. * Investing opioid settlement funds: Explore data, strategies and stories in using settlement funds to save lives at NACo’s Opioid Solutions Center <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4 c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCACAAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram%252Fopioid-solutions-center%22%2C%22RedirectOptions% 22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=s3HCpQOfMrStW7ea8gZBeUubecQ1yFKX2aEVaXUcj04%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> . <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/7a42c9dd-1695-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657079022204914> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCACEAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fthreeplusone.us%252F2025% 252F08%252F05%252Fwhen-the-rules-change-strategy-matters-more-than-ever%252F%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=7gZjlgIBs3DuoW55ci6UVvzx%2BObouviHSn ho82f12Q8%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> When the rules change, strategy matters more <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCACIAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22h ttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fevent%252Fnew-brecc-toolkit-coal-communities-pathways-economic-diversification%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=Pzb2M%2B0Pz5XAM l3XaDa3GRHI5%2F29L7umWGCpLcUO5Y4%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> With rising costs, less federal support and growing local responsibilities, counties need new tools to stretch every dollar. NACo partner three+one offers a tool <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/ api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/HIPM0nmukkqOH5y-4eQCACMAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fthreeplusone.us%252F2025%252F08%252F05%252Fwhen-the-rules-chang e-strategy-matters-more-than-ever%252F%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=7gZjlgIBs3DuoW55ci6UVvzx%2BObouviHSnho82f12Q8%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3 955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> designed to help governments meet the moment. * The challenge: Counties are being asked to deliver more with fewer outside resources. * The tool: cashVest® uses cash flow analysis to identify opportunities and unlock hidden value. * Bottom line: Smarter fiscal management builds resilience and positions counties for long-term stability. 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