Mayor Bowser Activates the District’s First Cold Weather Emergency of the Season

(Washington, DC) –†̄Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the DC Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), will activate a Cold Weather Emergency today, Tuesday, November 28 at 7 pm. According to the National Weather Service, the overnight temperature in Washington, DC is expected to be 27 degrees Fahrenheit with a wind-chill of 15 degrees.Â
Under a Cold Weather Emergency, the District provides services and supports to protect residents from life-threatening illness and injuries associated with severe cold weather.Â
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Residents are encouraged to stay warm and vigilant and to call 311 or the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 to request accessible shelter transportation for individuals experiencing homelessness, who may have disabilities, other access and/or functional needs, and are outside.Â
Cold Weather Emergencies occur when the National Weather Service forecasts weather that presents a danger to residents, especially those who are outdoors and experiencing homelessness. Alerts are triggered by either a combination of temperature and wind chill at 15° F or below, or a combination of temperature and wind chill at 20° F or below along with an accompanying weather event such as snow.
Residents are encouraged to register for important weather alerts from the District by signing up for AlertDC at alert.dc.gov . You can also receive alerts by following the AlertDC Twitter feed. All Washingtonians are encouraged to check on neighbors, especially unsheltered residents, the elderly, and other vulnerable populations, to ensure they are taking proper precautions ahead of the expected cold weather conditions.

Cold Weather Safety Precautions:

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Families seeking emergency shelter can call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311 at any time day or night.Â
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