Shelters for those experiencing homelessness are 24/7 in a Cold Weather Emergency. We have space for everyone during #INAUG2025. It’s dangerously cold, so it's important that people come inside. Visit cold.dc.gov for more. ⬇️ The following shelters are open ⬇️

Join DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens and @orca_dc on Saturday, February 1st, from 11am - 2pm at Barry Farm Recreation Center for the “Clear Your Path” Workforce Development Fair! This event will provide resources on record sealing, expungement & navigating barriers to employment. See you there! #FairShot

Tonight, as our first responders continue their efforts, we are sending our love and prayers to the families, loved ones, and communities who are experiencing loss during this terrible tragedy. We will provide our next briefing at 7:30AM at DCA. It will be live on this account.

FYI: Effective now, the following street closures have been implemented to support the recovery response efforts at the Potomac River * Please seek an alternate route or follow the directions provided by MPD~ Closures are subject to change *

Today, I joined Mayor Muriel Bowser to announce a new partnership between DC Fire and EMS Department and University of the District of Columbia (UDC), creating a direct path for DC residents into paramedicine. This initiative tackles the paramedic shortage while expanding access to quality healthcare training.

🚨NOTICE🚨 Feb 18, 2025: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 11AM. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals. If you see someone in need of shelter, call: 📞202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk

Outreach teams are conducting wellness checks, distributing warming items & bringing unhoused residents to shelter. Extremely cold temperatures are expected tonight. 📞 If you see someone in need, call the Shelter Hotline: (202) 399-7093 or 311. 🚨 In an emergency, dial 911.

We want to make sure families know about all the fantastic opportunities for students to stay engaged all year long—and DC Public Schools Summer Learning is one of them! Register your student to learn new skills, earn school credit, and get a head start 🔗dcpsstrong.com/summer

Tomorrow, 10:30AM Performance Oversight Hearing - Corrections Information Council DC CIC - Department of Corrections DC DOC - Criminal Justice Coordinating Council DC CJCC - Mayor’s Office of Women’s Policy and Initiatives Mayor's Office on Women’s Policy dccouncil.gov/event/performa…

The MBSYEP deadline is Thursday! 🚨 Young people in our city: Don't miss out on your chance get valuable work experience, build new connections, and make money this summer. Apply to the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program before Thursday➡️summerjobs.dc.gov

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Hosts Situational Update and Tele-Town Hall on Job Losses Across the North Capital Region x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Wishing DC’s Muslim community a joyful, peaceful, and blessed Eid. 🌙 Eid Mubarak, DC!

It's a big day in DC: Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is officially open. 406,000 sq ft, $434.4M public-private partnership, 136 beds, hundreds of jobs for DC residents. This hospital will save lives, welcome babies, and will transform health care in our city.

During National Correctional Officers Week, we recognize the vital role correctional officers play in maintaining safety and supporting rehabilitation. We thank them for their dedication and service. #NationalCorrectionalOfficersWeek

Celebrate spring with DC Public Library's Spring Festival tomorrow! 🪻 From carnival games to a Mother's Day gift-making station, there's something for residents of all ages to enjoy: 🗓️Sat, May 10 ⌚️1PM 📍Francis A. Gregory Library

Know the signs! 🚨 Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature. Recognize symptoms and act fast!

Our neighbors experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat.☀️We can all play a role in keeping them safe. 🚐If you see someone in need of transportation to a shelter or day center: 202-399-7093 or 311 🚨In an emergency: 911 🔗heat.dc.gov

Remember: Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, and pets. Visit heat.dc.gov for more tips!

DC Public Library locations serve as cooling centers. If you need to escape the heat, come inside, cool off, and stay safe. Find a cooling center near you at: heat.dc.gov