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

National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month! Learn how to prepare yourself, your home, family, or business with ReadyDC.

2023 Hurricane Season

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1. Learn how to get prepared with ReadyDC today!

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Grants Management

Notices of Funding Opportunity, List of Grant Awards, and Grant Management Information

Plan a Special Event

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

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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Press Releases

Sep 3 2023

Mayor Bowser Activates Hot Weather Emergency for Sunday, September 3 – Thursday, September 7

Residents Urged to Stay Cool, Check on Seniors and Vulnerable Neighbors, and Call the Shelter...

Sep 1 2023

District Recognizes September as DC Preparedness Month

Jul 25 2023

Mayor Bowser Activates Hot Weather Emergency for Wednesday, July 26 – Sunday, July 30

Residents Urged to Stay Cool, Check on Seniors and Vulnerable Neighbors, and Call the Shelter...

Jul 5 2023

Mayor Bowser Activates Hot Weather Emergency for Wednesday, July 5 – Saturday, July 8

Residents Urged to Stay Cool, Check on Seniors and Neighbors, and Call the Shelter Hotline for...

Jun 30 2023

Bowser Administration Provides Update on Fourth of July Public Safety Preparations

Find road closures and safety information.

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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