MPD reports the incident has cleared and all associated lane closures have reopened to traffic.

MPD reports the incident has cleared and the 5000 block of H street, SE, between Benning Road and 51st Street has reopened to traffic.

Be prepared for any emergency by giving public safety the information they need to better help and communicate with you. To sign up or learn more about Smart911, visit smart911.com. Need help creating your safety profile? No problem! ⤵️ youtube.com/watch?v=Oe5b1X…

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas along and west of the DC metro area until 11 PM tonight. The primary threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx

Heads up, DC! The NWS Baltimore-Washington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District today until 11:00PM. Do not walk, drive, or swim through flooded roads, bring pets inside, & secure loose outdoor objects that can blow away. More storm safety tips: bit.ly/3r40rzF

Join our Resilience and Emergency Preparedness Division! We're hiring a Supervisory Management and Program Analyst. Visit careers.dc.gov to apply! Current employees must login and apply through their PeopleSoft Account.

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the District of Columbia until 8 AM EDT on August 31st, 2024. WHAT: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. WHERE: Shoreline in the District of Columbia

September is National Preparedness Month, and we want to remind you that being prepared for an emergency could make all the difference for you and your loved ones. Make a plan, stay informed, and learn more at ready.dc.gov/npm

Heads up, DC! The U.S. Naval Air Force will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11:45AM. There is no cause for alarm.

If you lost power tomorrow, how long could you survive without help? First responders can’t always reach you after a disaster. Stock your kit w/ food, water, & medical care to last 3 days! Learn how to build a kit: ready.dc.gov/beprepared #ReadyDC #NPM2024 #PreparedDC

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the District of Columbia, which is in effect until 12PM. WHAT: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. WHEN: Until noon EDT today, especially arou

Emergency management roll call! DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management kicks off #NPMRollCall in support of National Preparedness Month. Watch below to see how NYCEM is leading the charge in preparing NYC communities for disasters & crises. We're tagging in our West Coast colleagues San Francisco Department of Emergency Management LA City Emergency Management Department

Deputy Fire Chief Daniel McCoy, Homeland Security and Special Operations Division, participated in a panel review of what happened on the Ellipse and at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 at DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management 6th Annual DC Interoperability. Coordination is key for all special events.

See something suspicious? Keep your community safe by reporting it through one of these channels: ☎️ Call 202-727-9099, text 50411, or visit iwatchdc.org. 🚨 Report threats and emergencies to 911. For examples of suspicious activity, visit bit.ly/3ssZilW.

Remember: Anywhere it can rain, it can flood. Prepare for the unexpected this hurricane season with a flood insurance policy—most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding damage! Get started here ➡️ bit.ly/46E07bA #NPM2024 #FloodSmart #ReadyDC #PreparedDC

What's going on in your neighborhood? Find out through AlertDC. From street closures and traffic alerts to police events and widespread utility outages (and more!), you can pick what alerts you want and when. Sign up at alert.dc.gov!