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Extreme Heat

Warm weather is upon us! Learn how to prepare yourself and stay cool 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.

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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...

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...

Outreach Event Request Form

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

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Aug 28 2024

Modified District Government Services for Labor Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 2, the District Government will observe the Labor Day...

Jul 12 2024

Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Saturday, July 13 Through Wednesday, July 17

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of...

Jul 12 2024

Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposures In DC

(Washington, DC) –DC Health has been notified of a confirmed measles case involving an individual...

Jul 8 2024

Mayor Bowser Activates Extended Heat Emergency Through Thursday, July 11

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness, Know the Signs and Symptoms of...

Jul 2 2024

Bowser Administration Announces Fourth of July Safety Preparations

Residents and Visitors Encouraged to Plan Ahead and to Sign Up for Alerts by Texting JULY4DC to 888...

Feb 9 2024

Interim Director Testimony - HSEMA FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Clint Osborn, Interim Director

Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

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

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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: