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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

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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

Mayor’s 6th Annual Senior Symposium

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The DC Office on Aging is hosting the Mayor’s 6th Annual Senior Symposium. This year’s theme, “Healthy Living. Healthy Hearts. Healthy Homes.” includes wide-ranging topics on what it means to live well. The symposium will include workshops on a variety of topics relevant to seniors in the District. These topics include those related to healthcare, technology, elder justice, housing, senior villages, caregivers support, accessing government resources, long-term care planning, emergency preparedness and more!