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Hurricane Season

Hurricane season runs from June 1 - November 30, and severe storms regularly impact the District. Learn how you and your family can stay prepared this hurricane season.

AlertDC

AlertDC is the official District of Columbia communications system allowing you to pick the type of emergency alerts, notifications, and updates directly from DC's public safety officials.

ReadyDC

Be prepared! Visit ReadyDC to learn more about building an emergency kit, creating an emergency plan, staying informed, and more.

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Nonprofit Security Grant Program - Apply by July 10

Applications for the FY 2026 National Security Grant Program are open through July 10, 2026. Apply today!

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Upcoming Events

Jul 4 2026 - 09:00

National Archives July 4th Declaration of Independence Reading Ceremony and Celebration

Jul 4 2026 - 10:00

Capitol Hill Fourth of July Parade on Barracks Row

Jul 4 2026 - 11:00

America's 250th Independence Day Parade

Latest

Jun 29 2026

Mayor Bowser and Public Safety Officials Detail Fourth of July Public Safety Preparations, Outline Resources for Residents and Visitors

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, District public safety...

Jun 12 2026

Mayor Bowser Activates Extreme Heat Alert, Urges Residents and Visitors to Exercise Caution and Avoid Overheating

(Washington, DC) – Due to high temperatures and humidity levels, Mayor Muriel Bowser has...

Jun 1 2026

2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1 – Prepare for Storms Now

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins, the...

May 18 2026

Mayor Bowser Activates the District’s First Heat Alert of the Season

(Washington, DC) – Today, ahead of expected high temperatures in the District of...

May 13 2026

Bowser Administration and Partners Highlight Public Safety Preparations for Summer Events

(Washington, DC) – Today, Bowser Administration public safety officials,...

Feb 9 2026

Director Clint Osborn’s performance oversight council hearing testimony

Testimony of Clint Osborn, Director Before the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety...

Dec 4 2025

Director Osborn Testimony - B26-0328 - Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act of 2025

Testimony of Clint Osborn, Director Before the Committee on the Judiciary and Public...

Oct 23 2025

Director Testimony - Public Roundtable - Power Outage Emergency Planning and Response and Recent Significant Power Outage Incidents

Testimony of Clint Osborn, Director Before the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety...

Feb 25 2025

Director Testimony - HSEMA FY 2024 Performance Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Clint Osborn, Director Before the Committee on the Judiciary and Public...

Feb 9 2024

Interim Director Testimony - HSEMA FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Clint Osborn, Interim Director Before the Committee on the Judiciary...

Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

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