PURPOSE: HUD HAS SET ASIDE A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES (PHAS) TO FUND CAPITAL NEEDS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY EMERGENCIES, INCLUDING MEASURES TO ADDRESS CRIME AND DRUG-RELATED ACTIVITY. THE INTENT OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE ONE-TIME ASSISTANCE FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY ITEMS THAT COULD NOT BE ABSORBED WITHIN THE PHA’S ANNUAL CAPITAL FUND GRANT TO ADDRESS EMERGENCY SAFETY AND

Department of Housing and Urban Development — Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing