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COVID -19

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Business Resource Guide - First Amendment Activities

By preparing ahead of time for First Amendment activities, you can protect your employees, guests, and property. Click here to view the ReadyDC business resource guide.

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HSEMA Off the Record

Tune into HSEMA's new podcast, HSEMA Off the Record, for a behind the scenes look (and listen!) into the world of emergency management.

Featured Services

Apply for Waiver to Exempt from Business Closure Order

Any business that provides goods or services necessary to maintain operations at an Essential...

Plan a Special Event

Present your proposal to the Mayor’s Special Events Task Group (MSETG) to host your special...

Grants Management

Notices of Funding Opportunity, List of Grant Awards, and Grant Management Information

Hazardous Materials Reporting

District of Columbia Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Program

Outreach Event Request Form

Become involved in HSEMA’s Community Outreach programs and activities.

Interfaith Preparedness and Advisory Group

The IPAG provides a platform for faith-based organizations to exchange information with security...

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Press Releases

Jan 14 2021

Message from the Deputy Director: Limit Walk-Throughs

Team, With an increase in staff and visitors present at HSEMA in the coming days and weeks,...

Jan 6 2021

Mayor Bowser Orders Citywide Curfew Beginning at 6PM Today

Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a citywide curfew for the District of Columbia from 6 pm...

Jan 3 2021

Mayor Bowser Continues Preparation for Upcoming First Amendment Demonstrations

MPD and HSEMA are coordinating with others to ensure residents and businesses remain safe.

Dec 15 2020

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team This Evening Ahead of Season’s First Potential Snow Storm

Residents Are Urged to Prepare Their Families, Homes, and Vehicles for Winter Weather

Nov 1 2020

Mayor Bowser to Activate District’s Hypothermia Alert

(Washington, DC) – In accordance with the 2020-2021 District of Columbia Winter Plan, the Bowser...

Alert DC

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Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency District of Columbia

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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2720 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 727-6161
Fax: (202) 715-7288
TTY: (202) 730-0488