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FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Apply now.

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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...

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

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Press Releases

Jul 11 2021

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for Monday, July 12 through Wednesday, July 14

District Residents Encouraged to Use Cooling Centers for Relief from Extreme Hot Weather

Jul 6 2021

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for Tuesday, July 6 and Wednesday, July 7

District residents are encouraged to use cooling centers for relief from extreme hot weather.

Jul 1 2021

Bowser Administration Provides Update on Fourth of July Public Safety Preparations

The District’s regional collaboration supports a safe holiday, coordinates resources, and...

Jun 30 2021

Bowser Administration Public Safety Officials to Host Fourth of July Preparedness Briefing

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 1 at 12 pm, City Administrator Kevin Donahue will be joined by...

Jun 26 2021

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for Sunday, June 27 through Wednesday, June 30

District Residents Encouraged to Use Cooling Centers for Relief from Extreme Hot...

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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

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Agency Performance

VIDA Senior Center Emergency Preparedness Workshop

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The VIDA Senior Center is hosting a workshop for their residents. DC HSEMA personnel will be on-site sharing emergency preparedness tips designed to prepare seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those with access and functional needs for emergencies and disasters. This event is not open to the public. Outreach