HUD NEWS
HUD AWARDS $744,044 TO ELIZABETH, IRVINGTON, & LINDEN PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES FOR EMERGENCY SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced it is awarding $13.7 million to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) throughout the country to make needed capital improvements in public housing developments that serve to enhance safety and security for residents. View a complete list of housing authorities that received funding.
“Keeping families who live in public housing safe in their homes is important to their health and everyday well-being,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “These grants go a long way to ensure that public housing residents are protected and have peace of mind as they go about their lives.”
“HUD provides housing to low-income households, but it doesn’t stop there. HUD is aware of how important it is for families and children to be and feel safe in their communities,” said Justin Scheid, HUD Newark Field Office Director. “That is why HUD provides federal funding to assist public housing authorities to enhance public security measures and increase safety.”
The funds are awarded through HUD’s Capital Fund Emergency Safety and Security Program, which supports public housing authorities as they address the safety of public housing residents. These grants may be used to install, repair, or replace capital equipment or systems that contribute to a safer living environment for residents, including security systems/surveillance cameras, fencing, lighting systems, emergency alarm systems, window bars, deadbolt locks, doors, and carbon monoxide detectors.
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NJ
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Elizabeth Housing Authority
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$244,844
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Purchase of surveillance cameras at development HA wide
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NJ
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Irvington Housing Authority
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$250,000
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Purchase fencing at development HA wide
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NJ
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Linden Housing Authority
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$249,200
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Purchase of surveillance cameras and fencing at development HA
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