Pallone Announces Committee Passage of Over $1 Million for Metuchen Emergency Services Center

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. today announced $1.023 million in federal funding that he secured to renovate and equip a new emergency services center in Metuchen. The project was included in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security annual spending bill, which now moves onto the full Appropriations panel as the next step to passing the aid into law.

The funding will be used to help replace Metuchen’s current Office of Emergency Management facilities, including a newer, larger facility that will include advanced communications equipment, new training facilities, and sufficient storage for emergency equipment and supplies. The building also includes a conference room to serve as a gathering and coordination space for all emergency department heads and Borough leaders during emergency events and a call and dispatch center. These upgrades will ensure first responders can work together more effectively and increase their capability to respond to emergencies.

“Helping our local communities meet security challenges and emergencies is one of the most important things the federal government can do,” said Congressman Pallone. “This critical step will allow first responders in Metuchen to renovate and freshly equip the Borough’s new Emergency Services Center with top-notch technology capabilities. Once this center is up and running, it will give our residents both needed aid and peace of mind that they will be better protected during emergencies. I will continue to push for this funding to move forward and be signed into law.”

“We are so grateful for our partnership with Congressman Pallone and his staff, who are always looking for ways to help improve Metuchen. If approved by Congress, these funds will help alleviate some of the burden off our taxpayers as we construct our much-needed new Emergency Services Center,” said Mayor Jonathan Busch.

The funding for this project was requested by Congressman Pallone in the Fiscal Year 2025 annual spending bill. Each year, members of the U.S. House may request projects in their district to provide direct federal funding that addresses the biggest needs in their communities.

The updated Emergency Services Center will be located at 500 Main Street in Metuchen.