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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.

FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program

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

AlertDC

Stay informed during emergencies by signing up for AlertDC, the District's official communications system for emergency alerts, notifications, and updates.

HSEMA Off the Record

Tune into HSEMA's new podcast, HSEMA Off the Record, for a behind the scenes look (and listen!) into the world of emergency management.

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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

Plan a Special Event

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

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

Feb 27 2023

Mayor Bowser Opens the New DC Emergency Operations Center

New HSEMA Facility in Navy Yard Provides More Space for Situation Room, Protect DC Initiative,...

Dec 23 2022

Mayor Bowser Urges Residents to Keep Safe During Emergency Cold Weather Conditions

Temperatures Will Rapidly Drop Today Through Early Next Week. Residents Are Encouraged to Use Free...

Apr 22 2022

Mayor Bowser Announces a New Microgrid at St. Elizabeths East to Increase Resiliency and Reliability

(Washington, DC) Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is celebrating a new project to enhance community...

Oct 8 2021

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Monday, October 11, 2021, the District Government will observe Indigenous...

Sep 11 2021

Mayor Bowser and the Council of the District of Columbia Commemorate 20th Anniversary of the Attacks of 9/11

Eleven Washingtonians who lost their lives honored by District officials; DCPS children and...

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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.

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

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Agency Performance

District residents are encouraged to learn about hurricane science by signing up for this free course! The course is brought to you by HSEMA and the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaii.

Course Description:

Awareness-level course that provides community members with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in hurricane science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness.

The goals of this course are to enable participants to: