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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.

Winter Weather

Snow season is upon us! Learn how to prepare yourself and how the District Snow Team will keep you safe this 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.

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

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...

Apply for Waiver to Exempt from Business Closure Order

Any business that provides goods or services necessary to maintain operations at an Essential...

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Apr 12 2024

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, April 16, District Government will observe DC Emancipation Day....

Feb 15 2024

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team Ahead of Friday Evening Snow

Roadway Pretreatment Begins Thursday Evening at 7 pm on All Snow Emergency Routes

Jan 19 2024

DC Public Schools Closed on Friday, January 19, DC Government Is Open

(Washington, DC) –Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that on Friday, January 19, DC Public Schools will...

Jan 16 2024

DC Public Schools to Open On Two-Hour Delay on Wednesday, January 17, DC Government Is Open

(Washington, DC) – This evening, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that on Wednesday, January 17, DC...

Jan 16 2024

DC Public Schools Will Be Closed on Tuesday, January 16

(Washington, DC) – With the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting continued snowfall overnight...

Feb 9 2024

Interim Director Testimony - HSEMA FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Clint Osborn, Interim Director

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
TTY: (202) 730-0488

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Agency Performance

DC Office on Aging/ DC Housing Authority Community Health & Wellness Fair

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The DC Office of Aging and DC Housing Authority are hosting a community health and wellnes fair at Potomac Gardens Senior Building! DC HSEMA will be on hand to provide preparedness tips and guidance on building disaster kits,signing up for Alert DC, and emergency evacuation routes. Outreach