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Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

Heat Alert: When the temperature or heat index reaches 95, residents are encouraged to take extra precautions against the heat.
Find information on cooling centers, spray parks and libraries.

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Public Safety Bulletins

When situations arise locally, nationally and globally, HSEMA will issue a public safety bulletin with unclassified information about identifying and responding to threats and hazards.

Spring into Action with ReadyDC

Spring weather can be unpredictable. Take time to talk about your emergency plan with family and friends.

AlertDC

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

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Plan a Special Event

Present your proposal to the Mayor's Special Events Task Group to host your special event in the District.

Wireless Emergency Alerts System Test

On Saturday, June 22, between 11-11:30 a.m., DC will be conducting a test of it's Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system. Click here to learn more about the June 22 WEA Test.

Featured Services

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

Interfaith Preparedness and Advisory Group

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

HSEMA Accessibility

If you have a problem accessing content on our website, please contact us at [email protected]

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.

HSEMA on Twitter

Tweets by DC_HSEMA

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Press Releases

Aug 17 2019

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for August 17, 2019

(Washington, DC) – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature in...

Aug 16 2019

SBA Opens Another Center to Provide Disaster Assistance in Declared Areas of VA, MD, and DC Affected by July Severe Weather and Flooding

The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Office of...

Jul 30 2019

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for July 30, 2019

(Washington, DC) – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature in...

Jul 29 2019

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for July 29, 2019

(Washington, DC) – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature in...

Jul 20 2019

Mayor Bowser Extends Service Hours for Several Outdoor Pools and Splash Parks Through Monday, July 22

Due to the extreme heat, Mayor Bowser extended hours for several Department of Parks and Recreation...

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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