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If You See Something, Say Something!

We all play a role in keeping our communities safe. Remember to stay vigilant and say something when you see signs of suspicious activity.

Featured Services

Plan a Special Event

Present your proposal to the Mayor’s Special Events Task Group (MSETG) to host your special...

Engagement Event Request Form

Become involved in HSEMA’s Community Outreach programs and activities.

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

Training and Exercise

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

Interfaith Preparedness and Advisory Group

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

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Latest

Mar 20 2026

Mayor Bowser Unlocks Economic Growth with Bold New Hospitality Legislation

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction of the DC...

Mar 19 2026

Mayor Bowser Hosts 12th Annual DMPED March Madness, Highlighting Transformational Projects Across All 8 Wards

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for...

Mar 17 2026

Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Help Develop Master Plan for the RFK Campus at Upcoming Community Engagement Events

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Office of Planning (OP), and...

Mar 17 2026

Mayor Bowser Urges Congress to Reject Proposal That Would Make DC Streets Less Safe

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement in...

Mar 16 2026

Mayor Bowser Urges Residents to Prepare for Severe Storms Expected This Afternoon

(Washington, DC) – Today, Monday, March 16, Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging residents...

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

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Connect With Us
2720 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 727-6161
Fax: (202) 715-7288
TTY: (202) 730-0488