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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.

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It's Time To Be Hurricane Ready

The time to prepare for a hurricane is NOW! Check out the new ReadyDC Hurricane Preparedness PSA for tips to help you better prepare.

Graphic showing five steps to help residents who experienced flood damage on September 10.

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.

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.

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...

HSEMA on Twitter

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Press Releases

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...

Jul 31 2020

Bowser Administration Preparing for Potential Impacts from Hurricane Isaias

Heavy rains and wind activity could impact the District early next week.

Jul 31 2020

Bowser Administration Preparing for Potential Impacts from Hurricane Isaias

Jul 19 2020

Due to Extreme Heat, District's Public Testing Sites and Grocery Sites to Close on Monday, July 20, Meal Sites Will Remain Open

Information about cooling centers open across DC can be found at heat.dc.gov.

Jul 2 2020

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2020 Fourth of July Street Closures

On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Fourth of July related activity, along with First Amendment...

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