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Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

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Apply for a Business Closure Waiver

Any business that does not fall within a category listed as Essential Businesses in the Mayor’s Order, but which provides goods or services necessary to maintain operations at an Essential Business should apply for a waiver.

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.

AlertDC

Stay informed during emergencies by signing up for AlertDC, the District's official communications system for emergency alerts, notifications, and updates.

Plan a Special Event

Present your proposal to the Mayor's Special Events Task Group to host your special event in the District.

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Interfaith Preparedness & Advisory Group (IPAG)

The IPAG is a new District initiative to encourage dialogue with the District's faith-based organizations (FBOs) in order to enhance preparedness for all types of hazards.

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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...

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...

Grants Management

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

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Press Releases

Mar 29 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces DC Receives Federal Disaster Declaration for COVID-19

The Declaration will provide assistance to the District’s Emergency Response Services and to...

Mar 4 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces Security Grant Funds Available for District Nonprofits and Houses of Worship

The NSGP funding can be used by nonprofits to make their operations safer, including the purchase...

Feb 3 2020

District’s Resilience Expert Kevin Bush Joining HSEMA’s Senior Leadership Team

(Washington, DC) – Continuing Mayor Muriel Bowser’s commitment to building a more resilient DC,...

Dec 18 2019

Mayor Bowser to Activate the District’s Cold Emergency Plan

First Cold Emergency Plan of the Season is Activated, Guarantees Shelter Beds for Individuals in...

Dec 10 2019

Mayor Bowser to Deploy DC Snow Team This Evening to Treat Critical Areas Ahead of Potential Snow Fall

The forecast calls for a dusting to less than one inch of snow to accumulate beginning early...

Alert DC

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Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency District of Columbia

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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