Flood Announces Grant Funding for Police, Fire and Infrastructure Upgrades in Northampton County

December 19, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is thrilled to announce more than $920,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants have been awarded to municipalities in Northampton County to improve public safety and infrastructure.

“These grants represent a significant investment in the safety and well-being of our communities,” Flood said. “By upgrading critical equipment and infrastructure, we’re ensuring first responders have the tools they need and residents benefit from improved services.”

Grants Awarded:

• Bushkill Township Police Department: $150,000
Funding will be used to purchase 22 P25-compliant portable radios to improve interoperability and emergency response.
•Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company: $150,000
The grant will support the purchase of 15 mobile and 35 portable P25 radios for enhanced communication with local and state agencies.
• East Bangor Borough: $86,000
Funds will be used to install high-resolution surveillance cameras at critical infrastructure sites to improve security.
• Forks Township: $275,000
The township will acquire a sewer camera truck to prevent pipe deterioration and sinkhole issues.
• Lower Mount Bethel Township: $135,000
The grant will help purchase a John Deere utility tractor with a Tiger Boom Mower to improve road safety and reduce maintenance costs.
• Moore Township: $124,000
Funding will be used to replace aging police vehicles with a Ford Police Interceptor Utility and a Ford Expedition 4x4.

The Local Share Account program is funded by gaming revenues under Pennsylvania’s Race Horse Development and Gaming Act and administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. It supports projects that improve the quality of life for residents, including public safety, infrastructure, and community development initiatives.



Representative Ann Flood
138th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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