Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle
Dates and Times:
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MSETG
Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle
Dates and Times:
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MSETG
Extreme Heat
Extreme heat, often referred to as a "heat wave", is an extended period of high temperature usually accompanied by high humidity. Extreme heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Older adults, young children, and those who are sick or overweight are more likely to be severely affected by extreme heat.
Bowser Administration Highlights Federal Assistance for COVID-19-Related Funeral Costs
Date Released:
(Washington, DC) – The Bowser Administration is highlighting a new federal assistance program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that provides financial assistance to individuals nationwide who incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
Training: Hurricane Science
District residents are encouraged to learn about hurricane science by signing up for this free course! The course is brought to you by HSEMA and the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaii.
Course Description:
Awareness-level course that provides community members with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in hurricane science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness.
The goals of this course are to enable participants to:
Training: Hurricane Science
District residents are encouraged to learn about hurricane science by signing up for this free course! The course is brought to you by HSEMA and the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaii.
Course Description:
Awareness-level course that provides community members with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in hurricane science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness.
The goals of this course are to enable participants to:
Training:Flooding Hazards
District residents are encouraged to learn about the science and preparedness of flooding hazards by signing up for a free course! The course commitment is two afternoons (April 19 and April 20) and brought to you by HSEMA and the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaii.
Training: Flooding Hazards
District residents are encouraged to learn about the science and preparedness of flooding hazards by signing up for a free course! The course commitment is two afternoons (April 19 and April 20) and brought to you by HSEMA and the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaii.
Director Rodriguez will provide witness testimony to the U.S. House of Representative’s Committee on Homeland Security
DATE: Thursday, February 4, 2021
TIME: 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Virtual Hearing
ISSUE: Counterterrorism
Witnesses:
Christopher Rodriguez, PhD, Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, District of Columbia
Ms. Elizabeth Neumann, Founder and Managing Director, Neu Summit Strategies & Former Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Mr. Jonathan Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, Anti-Defamation League
DC Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency Waiver Process for Exemption to Business Closure
To mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-053 requiring the temporary closure of the on-site operation of all non-essential businesses. The Order is effective March 25, 2020, at 10:00 p.m., through April 24, 2020.