In an effort to prevent house fires and other accidents while cooking, cleaning, and conducting activities of daily living, we are educating our residents everyday. Kinston Housing Authority has installed televisions with DVD/VCRs in the lobby of our four management offices. By having these communication tools inside the lobbies, residents will receive helpful tips for safety inside and outside their homes. Our residents visit the offices regularly to pay rent, report problems, report changes, and renew their leases. This information will be provided daily.

Best Practices Winner:  Milwaukee Housing Authority, WI: “Sprinkler Stop Valve: Minimizing the Potential for Water Losses”

The sprinkler stop valve is a tool that is used to shut off the flow of water of a sprinkler head after it has been activated. Sometimes a sprinkler head is accidentally activated due to causes other than fire.

First Runner Up:  Stillwater Housing Authority, OK: “Smokey Detector”

A flyer is placed in all re-exam packets and initial interviews for both public housing and Section 8. Flyers for 800 families and seniors explained in depth during interviews (one on one). They may also be used in group activities.

Second Runner Up:  Danbury Housing Authority, CT: “Public Safety Initiative”

Established a Public Safety Program to reduce crime and the fear of crime within the City of Danbury's public housing properties and empower residents to take a role in this effort.

Honorable Mention:

Anadarko Housing Authority OK
Niagara Falls Housing Authority NY
Gladwin City Housing Commission MI
Inkster Housing Commission MI

To review Other 2007 Award Winners, click here.

For information or questions regarding the HARRI Award, contact Debbie Bower at 800-873-0242, ext. 276 or send an e-mail to dbower@housingcenter.com.