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Public Safety Bulletins

When situations arise locally, nationally and globally, HSEMA will issue a public safety bulletin with unclassified information about identifying and responding to threats and hazards.

Spring into Action with ReadyDC

Spring weather can be unpredictable. Take time to talk about your emergency plan with family and friends.

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.

Wireless Emergency Alerts System Test

On Saturday, June 22, between 11-11:30 a.m., DC will be conducting a test of it's Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system. Click here to learn more about the June 22 WEA Test.

Featured Services

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

Interfaith Preparedness and Advisory Group

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

HSEMA Accessibility

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Training and Exercise

Provide training for workers to ensure that citizens can protect themselves in a crisis.

HSEMA on Twitter

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Press Releases

Oct 21 2019

Mayor Bowser Addresses District’s Preparation for 2019 World Series

The best-of-seven series begins in Houston on Tuesday, October 22.

Oct 2 2019

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for October 2, 2019

The current temperature in Washington, DC is 93 degrees with a heat index of 95 degrees.

Sep 20 2019

Bowser Administration Monitoring First Amendment Activity Likely to Impact Monday Morning Commute

Aug 29 2019

Mayor Bowser Announces $2.5 Million in Grants to Enhance Security at Faith-Based Institutions

The grants support efforts for planning, training, and other security-related activities at non-...

Aug 19 2019

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for August 19, 2019

(Washington, DC) – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature in...

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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