News Room

Mayor Bowser and MPD Announce Launch of Juvenile Investigative Response Unit to Continue Driving Down Crime

david.hudson — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:31:16 +0000

Thursday, April 3, 2025

New Unit Strengthens Efforts to Prevent Youth-Involved Crime and Builds on Investments in Young Washingtonians

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Pamela A. Smith announced the launch of the Juvenile Investigative Response Unit (JIRU), a new MPD initiative designed to respond more effectively to youth-involved crime. The unit will work to prevent offenses, break cycles of recidivism, and strengthen MPD’s outreach to youth across the District.

The announcement comes as DC continues to see progress in reducing crime citywide. Year to date, violent crime is down 26%, including a 31% decrease in robberies, a 50% drop in carjackings, and a 12% reduction in assaults with a dangerous weapon. Property crime is down 6%, including a 12% drop in theft, and a 6% drop in theft from auto.

“When we invest in our young people, we also invest in a safer DC,” said Mayor Bowser. “We’ve made real progress in reducing crime, and we must continue tackling the root causes of violence, especially when it comes to our youth. Through the launch of this new unit and our continued investments in education, out-of-school programming, and job opportunities, we are ensuring young Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed.”

The unit will use data-driven analysis to identify crime trends among juveniles and intervene before conflicts escalate into violence. Investigators will also work closely with DC Public Schools, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Behavioral Health, the Child and Family Services Agency, the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, and the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to ensure a comprehensive, whole-government approach.

JIRU will operate within MPD’s Youth and Family Engagement Division, with a focus on three core missions:

Expanding outreach to young people already in the criminal justice system to prevent repeat offenses.
Investigating violent offenses involving youth offenders.
Identifying and apprehending youth with outstanding custody orders.

“There is nothing more important to me than the safety and well-being of our youth,” said Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith. “Our goal is to prevent offenses and disrupt the cycle that often leads young people into a life of crime, ensuring a brighter future for our communities.”

Mayor Bowser also highlighted the District’s ongoing investments in young people, both inside and outside the classroom. DC remains the fastest-growing urban school district in the country, and yesterday, the Mayor announced $1.5 million in new grants to expand out-of-school-time programs, ensuring more children have access to engaging and enriching activities this summer. In addition to connecting thousands of young people to career opportunities through the 46th year of the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP), the District will once again offer a full slate of summer camps through the Department of Parks and Recreation, which has been recognized as the nation’s top urban park system.

Following today’s announcement, Mayor Bowser and Chief Smith participated in a community safety walk in the Navy Yard neighborhood, where they received feedback on public safety concerns from community members and business owners.

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Mayor Bowser Supports Summer Programming for 1,000 Youth Through $1.5 Million in Grant Awards

david.hudson — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:42:54 +0000

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Scholarships for Summer Programs Also Available to Qualifying Families

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn announced $1.5 million in grants to local nonprofits through the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) 2025 Summer Strong DC Grant Competition. Mayor Bowser also encouraged qualifying families to apply for the Learn24 Out of School Time Youth Scholarship Program, administered by the OST Office in partnership with the Greater Washington Community Foundation.

“Through the Summer Strong DC Grants, we are making critical investments in our young people by giving them access to high-quality programs that foster learning, creativity, and personal growth,” said Mayor Bowser. “From STEM and the arts to sports and community service, these opportunities help students stay engaged, build new skills, and thrive beyond the classroom.”鈥�

The Summer Strong DC Grant Competition provides up to $100,000 in grants to 22 nonprofits offering high-quality summer programs for District school-aged youth. This funding is expected to serve more than 1,000 DC students with programming including academic enrichment, sports and recreation, arts and culture, and field trips.

“Just as we have made 91porn the fastest improving urban school district in the country through strategic investment in effective programs with a laser-focus on supporting our children, we are investing in out of school time programs with the same diligence,” said Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn. “These scholarship funds and grants will provide children and youth with enriching activities that will keep them on a positive trajectory while school is out.”

After a rigorous review process, the following organizations were selected to receive grant funding:

Rocketship Public Schools DC
Special Olympics District of Columbia Inc
The House, Inc.
Washington Global Public Charter School
MJT-TV Excel, Inc.
PLOE Placing Love Over Everything
SciTech2U Inc
The Difference Society
Connected To Culture
OpenWise Learning
American Biotechnology Association, Inc.
Collaborative Solutions for Communities
Angels of Hope Ministries, Inc.
FRESHFARM Markets
The Salvation Army
Two Rivers Public Charter School
Washington Inner City Lacrosse Foundation (WINNERS Lacrosse)
Raising A Village Foundation
George Washington University
Atlas Performing Arts Center
Chavez Schools for Public Policy - Public Charter School
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School

Families can find select summer Out of School Time (OST) programs on the My Out of School Time DC (MOST-DC) portal, a new online platform designed to make it easier for families to find and register for afterschool and summer programs. The portal, available at most.dc.gov, serves as a one-stop shop for parents to explore OST programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

In addition to Summer Strong DC Grants, the OST Office is providing $25.1 million in grants this fiscal year to 125 organizations, funding out-of-school time programs for an estimated 15,000 young people throughout the year.

The Learn24 Out of School Time Youth Scholarship Program provides direct support to qualifying families through scholarships administered in partnership with the Greater Washington Community Foundation. The scholarships provide funding to help students and their families access fee-based programs they need to strengthen their education, health, and well-being outside of school. Applications are currently open and are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply here. 鈥�

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Public Hearing Testimony on聽B26-73 Heads Up! Distraction-Free Learning Amendment Act of 2025

andrea.roberson — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:36:43 +0000

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Public Hearing on B26-73 “Heads Up! Distraction-Free Learning Amendment Act of 2025”

Testimony of Jennifer Rosenbaum, Deputy Chief of Schools
Office of Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
District of Columbia Public Schools

Before the Council of the District of Columbia
Committee of the Whole

The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Chairperson

View the full testimony below.

Attachment(s):

3.25.25 - 91porn Testimony for DC Council Hearing on Cell Phones.pdf

Panel聽Testimony on Advanced Coursework

andrea.roberson — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:21:09 +0000

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Panel on Advanced Coursework at DC Public Schools

Testimony of Corie Colgan, Chief, Office of Teaching and Learning

Public Meeting of the District of Columbia State Board of Education

View the full testimony below.

Attachment(s):

3.19.25 - 91porn Panel Testimony on Advanced Coursework.pdf

Mayor Bowser Announces Strategic Investments in District鈥檚 Public Schools, Including 2.7% Increase to the UPSFF Foundation Level

jennifer.shapira — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:44:09 +0000

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Amid challenging budget climate, strategic investments will sustain student success

(Washington, DC) – Today, just days after the Fiscal Year 2026 revenue estimate was revised downward by $325 million – or approximately 3%, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District will continue to build on the success of DC’s public schools with a 2.74% increase to the uniform per student funding formula (UPSFF) foundation level.

The proposed increase, which brings the foundation level to $15,070, will support more than 101,000 students expected to enroll next school year. This year’s increase follows a historic 12.4% UPSFF increase in Fiscal Year 2025, which helped cover significant raises in teacher salaries at DC Public Schools (91porn) and public charter schools.

“The improvements in academic achievement and the gains that we’ve been able to make in our schools didn’t happen by accident – they happened because our residents have invested in a strong and robust public education system,” said Mayor Bowser. “So, we are going to continue investing in our schools; and even in this tight budget environment, we will make sure our schools have what they need to give our students the opportunities and experiences they deserve.”

Local funding for schools has doubled over the past 10 years, from $1.4 billion to $2.8 billion, with the UPSFF foundation level increasing by nearly 60%. With these investments, District teachers are among the best paid in the nation. And as a result of these investments in students and teachers:

student achievement has improved, with graduation rates up and data from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress showing continued progress across the District’s public schools;
teacher retention is up to 81%; and
student enrollment is up, with 91porn and public charter schools seeing the highest enrollment totals since the Office of the State Superintendent of Education began compiling public school enrollment data in 2007.

Today’s UPSFF announcement aligns with the release of 91porn’ FY 2026 initial school budgets. The 91porn budget model is based on three factors: enrollment, targeted support, and year-over-year sustainability. To make certain schools continue to meet students’ needs in a tough financial climate, a School Sustainability Fund will ensure that each 91porn school can afford to maintain appropriate teacher-to-student ratios and adequate staffing.

“As we prepare to sustain the momentum that has seen 91porn students rank first in the nation for the fastest post-pandemic recovery growth in both reading and math, our FY 2026 budget reflects a clear classroom teacher focus,” said 91porn Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee. “This prioritization comes from our understanding that excellent classroom teachers are the foundation of student success and the heart of our mission to ensure students reach their full potential through rigorous and joyful learning experiences.”

Initial FY 2026 budgets for each of 91porn’ 117 schools are available on dcpsbudget.com. The full set of education investments will be released as part of Mayor Bowser’s FY 2026 proposed budget.

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Public Hearing Testimony on DC Public Schools鈥� Performance Oversight

andrea.roberson — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:05:37 +0000

Friday, February 28, 2025

Public Hearing on DC Public Schools’ Performance Oversight

Testimony of Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee, Chancellor
District of Columbia Public Schools

Before the Council of the District of Columbia
Committee of the Whole

The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Chairperson

View the full testimony below.

Attachment(s):

02.28.25 Testimony for 91porn Performance Oversight Hearing.pdf

Modified鈥疍istrict Government Services for鈥疨residents Day

jennifer.shapira — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:06:03 +0000

Friday, February 14, 2025

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 17, District Government will observe the Presidents Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.

What's Open on Monday, February 17

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) WILL collect household trash and recycling on Monday, February 17 due to potential snow later in the week. Food waste collections will “slide” for the remainder of the week into Saturday. For example, households that normally receive food waste collections on Monday, February 17 will be serviced on Tuesday, February 18. Leaf collection will operate on schedule.

Access to Emergency Shelter

All low-barrier shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness operate year-round. The following low-barrier shelters are open 24 hours and will remain open all day on Monday, February 17.
New York Avenue Men’s Shelter (1355 New York Avenue NE)
801 East Men's Shelter (2722 MLK Jr. Avenue SE)
Adams Place Men’s Shelter (2210 Adams Place NE)
Emery Men’s Shelter (1725 Lincoln Road NE)
Pat Handy Women’s Shelter (810 5th Street NW)
Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter (1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE)
Living Life Alternatives LGBTQ+ Shelter (400 50th Street SE)

The following overflow and hypothermia shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness will remain open all day on Monday, February 17.

Men:

801 East Day Center (2722 MLK Jr. Avenue SE)
Emery Overflow (1725 Lincoln Road NE)
Federal City 1 North (425 2nd Street NW)
Salvation Army (3335 Sherman Avenue NW)

Women:

Eve’s Place (2210B Adams Place NE)
Hypothermia Swing Space (1009 11th Street NW)
CCNV 2 South (425 2nd Street NW)
KBEC Family Life Center (4100 South Capitol Street SE)

Individuals and families seeking accessible transportation to homeless services should call the DC Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311 at any time of the day or night.

The Downtown Day Services Center (The Center), located at 1313 New York Avenue NW, provides walk-in services to individuals experiencing homelessness with no appointment required. The Center will be open on Monday, February 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry will be permitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be provided with a wristband that must be worn while in the Center.

Zoe’s Doors Youth Drop-In Center for residents experiencing homelessness, located at 900 Rhode Island Avenue NE, offers a safe place for youth 24 hours a day and will be open on Monday, February 17.

DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH): Residents facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol/drug use concerns, or just need to talk as well as those who are concerned about family members/friends can call 988 anytime to talk with a trained, caring crisis counselor for free, confidential support. The following services also are open on Monday, February 17:

The DC Stabilization Center, located at 35 K Street NE, is a 24/7 safe place for people experiencing a substance use disorder crisis to get the help they need and is open to individuals 18 years and older at no-cost, and with no insurance necessary.
The Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) provides 24/7 emergency psychiatric services and extended observation beds for individuals 18 years of age and older by calling (202) 673-9319.
The Community Response Team (CRT) provides 24/7 support to adults who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric or substance use vulnerabilities, including on-the-spot assessment and referral to behavioral health care. The response team is available by calling (202) 673-6495.

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) outdoor parks, playgrounds, athletic courts, and fields will be open. All previously permitted events on these outdoor spaces will take place as scheduled.

Modified Service Adjustments

The Benning Road Transfer Station is closed for renovations until further notice.

The Fort Totten Transfer Station will be closed to the public on Monday, February 17. All services will resume on Tuesday, February 18 for bulk trash and recycling.

Construction:

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will suspend construction and work zones for non-emergency work in roadways, alleys, and sidewalks within the District’s right of way. This includes manhole access and construction-related deliveries. Approved construction activities may resume Tuesday, February 18 during permitted work hours.

Lane Restrictions:
DDOT will suspend reversible lane operations citywide on Monday, February 17 on the following:

Canal Road between Chain Bridge and Foxhall Road NW
Rock Creek Parkway (controlled by the National Park Service)
16th Street NW between Irving Street and Arkansas Avenue NW

The DC Department of Buildings (DOB) will not allow construction on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day without an issued after-hours permit. Construction activity that proceeds on the holiday without this required permit will result in a Stop Work Order. Illegal construction reports can be made using the Illegal Construction Inspection Request Form or afterhours by calling 311. To learn more about the authorized construction hours and how to apply for an after hours permit, please view the following link After Hours Permit. DOB offers many online services, tools, and resources, enabling customers to conduct business 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Parking Enforcement:

All parking enforcement will be suspended on Monday, February 17, except for Streetcar ticketing and towing. Parking enforcement will resume on Tuesday, February 18.

DC Streetcar will operate on regular hours on Monday, February 17. Riders can visit dcstreetcar.com for the latest updates on routes and schedules.

All DC Circulator services are terminated as of December 31, 2024. To find alternative route information, please visit dccirculator.com/service-termination/.

What's Closed on Monday, February 17

DC Public Schools (91porn) will be closed on Monday, February 17 and reopen on Tuesday, February 18.

DC Public Library (DCPL) The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will be open from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. The Anacostia, Benning/Dorothy I. Height, Tenley-Friendship, Petworth, Southwest, Woodridge libraries will be open from 9 am-5 pm. The Library will also be available online at dclibrary.org. For more information on available Library programs, visit dclibrary.org or download the Library’s app.

Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) recreation centers, community centers and aquatic centers will be closed on Monday, February 17. DPR facilities will resume normal hours on Tuesday, February 18. The Raymond Recreation Center will open ONLY for a special performance of the National Symphony Orchestra, beginning at 7 pm.

The Department of Human Services Economic Security Administration Service Centers will be closed on Monday, February 17.

The DC Health & Wellness Center (77 P Street NE) will be closed on Monday, February 17.

DC Health’s Vital Records Division will be closed on Monday, February 17.

DC Health’s Licensing and Renewal Division will be closed Monday, February 17 with the exception of the online license applications system which will be available at doh.force.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page.

All Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations will be closed on Saturday, February 15 and Monday, February 17. Many of DC DMV's services will remain available online or via the agency's free app.

The Department of Employment Services Navigation Call Center and all-American Job Centers will be closed on Monday, February 17. Residents are encouraged to file unemployment insurance claims online at does.dc.gov.

The Sasha Bruce Youth Drop-In Centers for District residents experiencing homelessness will be closed on Monday, February 17.

The Latin American Youth Center Youth Drop-In Center for District residents experiencing homelessness, located at 3045 15th Street NW, will be closed on Monday, February 17.

The Adams Place Day Center for District residents experiencing homelessness, located at 2210 Adams Place NE, will be closed on Monday, February 17.

The 801 E Day Center for District residents experiencing homelessness, located at 2722 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, will be closed on Monday, February 17.

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Joint Public Roundtable on聽Heating and Indoor Air Quality at 91porn

andrea.roberson — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:41:32 +0000

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Joint Public Roundtable on Heating and Indoor Air Quality at 91porn

Testimony of Dr. Patrick Ashley, Deputy Chancellor, Finance and Operations
District of Columbia Public Schools

Before the Council of the District of Columbia
Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Facilities

The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Chairperson &
The Honorable Janeese Lewis George, Chairperson

View the full testimony below.

Attachment(s):

2.12.25 91porn Testimony for DC Council Roundtable on HVAC.pdf

DC Public Schools Closed on Wednesday, February 12, DC Government to Open at 10 am

jennifer.shapira — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:24:48 +0000

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

(Washington, DC) – This evening, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12. DC Government will open at 10 am.

Washington, DC has received approximately 4 inches of snow, with some areas seeing slightly higher totals. An additional 1-2 inches is expected overnight before snow tapers off around daybreak. A lull in precipitation will last through midday before a second system moves in, bringing a wintry mix that will transition to rain in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise throughout the day, creating slushy road conditions. Moderate rainfall is expected Wednesday evening before clearing out by Thursday morning.

The District’s Snow Emergency and Cold Weather Emergency remains activated. While the snow emergency is in effect, through Wednesday, February 12, motorists may not park on snow emergency routes and vehicles parked on these routes may be towed. Find a map of the snow emergency routes at snow.dc.gov. Drivers are asked to move vehicles off the routes as soon as possible. Vehicles still parked along snow emergency routes will be relocated. To learn where a vehicle has been towed, call the Towed Vehicle Locator office at (202) 541-6083, or go to dpw.dc.gov/page/booting-and-impoundment.

Department of Public Works (DPW) trash and recycling collection crews will be deploying on schedule, but some households may experience delays. Food collection will “slide” for the remainder of the week into Saturday, February 15. For example, households that normally receive food collection on Wednesday will be serviced on Thursday.

Cold Weather Emergency and Shelters
Cold Weather Emergencies 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.

During a Cold Weather Emergency, the District provides additional services and supports to protect residents from life-threatening illness and injuries associated with severe cold weather. Outreach to vulnerable residents is underway to assist unsheltered and vulnerable residents with accessing shelters and other resources.

Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and to help neighbors experiencing homelessness in need of shelter by calling the Shelter Hotline. To request free, accessible transportation for yourself or someone else, call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or by dialing 311. Transportation to shelter is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you believe there is an immediate medical emergency, call 911.

The following shelter locations are open 24/7 during a Cold Weather Emergency:

Shelters for Women

Harriet Tubman – 1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE
Pat Handy – 810 5th Street NW
St. Josephine Bakhita – 6010 Georgia Avenue NW (7pm-7am only)
Eve’s Place – 2210B Adams Place NE
Hypothermia Swing Space – 1009 11th Street NW
CCNV-2 South – 425 2nd Street NW
KBEC Family Life Center – 4100 South Capitol Street SE

Shelters for Men

801 East Men’s Shelter and Overflow – 2722 Martin L. King Jr Avenue SE
Adams Place – 2210 Adams Place NE
Emery Shelter and Overflow – 1725 Lincoln Road NE
New York Avenue Men’s Shelter – 1355 New York Avenue NE
Federal City-1 North – 425 2nd Street NW
Salvation Army – 3335 Sherman Avenue NW
CCNV Drop-In Center – 425 2nd Street NW
Church of the Epiphany — 1317 G Street NW (7 pm-7 am only)

Shelter for LGBTQ+

Living Life Alternatives – 400 50th Street SE

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

For all animal emergencies, including pets left outdoors in extreme weather, call the Brandywine Valley SPCA at (202) 888-7387.

Residential Snow Clearing
Residential property owners who are not enrolled in the Sidewalk Shoveling Exemption Program are required to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks within the first eight hours of daylight following the end of a snow event. ServeDC urges residents to volunteer to clear sidewalks for senior residents and those with access and functional needs through the DC Volunteer Snow Team. Residents can register for the DC Volunteer Snow Team here.

Businesses and Streateries
Commercial property owners are required to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks within the first eight hours of daylight following the end of a snow event. DPW recommends that restaurant owners along the treated routes bring in all furniture and other elements within the outdoor dining areas, except for the barriers. Failure to do so may result in damage to the furniture or other streatery materials.

Business owners should clear their sidewalks, parklets, and streateries of snow within eight daylight hours of the storm’s end. Business owner/permit holders are responsible for clearing out all snow within the outdoor dining area and ensuring sidewalks are accessible.

Safety and Preparedness Tips
•    Cover up and limit exposed skin when you go outside.
•    Check on your neighbors and learn the signs of hypothermia, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with access and functional needs are the most vulnerable in our community.
•    Find your snow shovel and make sure it is adequate.
•    Check and apply your supply of abrasives – deicer, rock salt or non-clumping kitty litter – and get more if necessary.
•    Avoid driving during the worst part of the storm. If possible, only travel during daylight hours, don’t travel alone, and stay on main roads instead of taking shortcuts.
•    Have enough over-the-counter and prescription medications for your family and pets.
•    Make sure your gutters are cleared of leaves. Call 311 to report clogged storm drains/catch basins and other non-emergency hazards or damage.
•    Keep your vehicle’s fluids tanks – gas, water, antifreeze and windshield wiper – full.
•    Have a flashlight, blankets, and scrapers in your vehicle before a storm begins.
•    Install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home and/or replace the batteries in existing devices.
•    Do not use a gas oven, generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline burning device inside your home, basement, or garage.
•    Avoid frozen pipes by allowing a small trickle of water to run through the pipes.

The District Snow Team will continue to monitor the weather forecast and adjust its response as necessary. For more information about DC’s snow program and preparing for winter weather, visit snow.dc.gov.

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Mayor Bowser Declares Snow Emergency Beginning at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, February 11

lynn.romano — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:20:14 +0000

Monday, February 10, 2025

Drivers Asked to Clear Vehicles from Snow Emergency Routes

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a Snow Emergency for Washington, DC to go into effect at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, February 11. The Snow Emergency will remain in effect through at least the end of the day on Wednesday, February 12.

While the snow emergency is in effect, motorists may not park on snow emergency routes and vehicles parked on these routes may be towed. Find a map of the snow emergency routes at snow.dc.gov. Drivers are asked to move vehicles off the routes as soon as possible. Beginning Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm, vehicles still parked along snow emergency routes will be relocated. To learn where a vehicle has been towed, call the Towed Vehicle Locator office at 202-541-6083, or go to dpw.dc.gov/page/booting-and-impoundment.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting snow showers to begin on Tuesday between 1 pm and 3 pm, with potential accumulation of four to six inches. The heaviest snowfall is expected between 6 pm Tuesday evening through 2 am Wednesday morning, with lingering impacts through the morning commute.

Beginning at midnight tonight, salting will begin on all roads, including the National Highway System.

Cold Weather Emergency and Shelters
Temperatures are expected to be near freezing on Tuesday night and a Cold Weather Emergency may be put in place. Cold Weather Emergencies 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.

During a Cold Weather Emergency, the District provides additional services and supports to protect residents from life-threatening illness and injuries associated with severe cold weather. Outreach to vulnerable residents is underway to assist unsheltered and vulnerable residents with accessing shelters and other resources.

Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and to help neighbors experiencing homelessness in need of shelter by calling the Shelter Hotline. To request free, accessible transportation for yourself or someone else, call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or by dialing 311. Transportation to shelter is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you believe there is an immediate medical emergency, call 911.

The following shelter locations are open 24/7 during a Cold Weather Emergency:

Shelters for Women

Harriet Tubman – 1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE
Pat Handy – 810 5th Street NW
St. Josephine Bakhita – 6010 Georgia Avenue NW (7pm-7am only)
Eve’s Place – 2210B Adams Place NE
Hypothermia Swing Space – 1009 11th Street NW
CNV-2 South – 425 2nd Street NW
KBEC Family Life Center – 4100 South Capitol Street SE

Shelters for Men

801 East Men’s Shelter and Overflow – 2722 Martin L. King Jr Avenue SE
Adams Place – 2210 Adams Place NE
Emery Shelter and Overflow – 1725 Lincoln Road NE
New York Avenue Men’s Shelter – 1355 New York Avenue NE
Federal City-1 North – 425 2nd Street NW
Salvation Army – 3335 Sherman Avenue NW
CCNV Drop-In Center – 425 2nd Street NW
Church of the Epiphany — 1317 G Street NW (7pm-7am only)

Shelter for LGBTQ+

Living Life Alternatives – 400 50th Street SE

Families seeking emergency shelter can call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or 311 at any time day or night.
For all animal emergencies, including pets left outdoors in extreme weather, call the Brandywine Valley SPCA at 202-888-7387.

Residential Snow Clearing
Residential property owners who are not enrolled in the Sidewalk Shoveling Exemption Program are required to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks within the first eight hours of daylight following the end of a snow event. ServeDC urges residents to volunteer to clear sidewalks for senior residents and those with access and functional needs through the DC Volunteer Snow Team. Residents can register for the DC Volunteer Snow Team here.

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Check and apply your supply of abrasives – deicer, rock salt or non-clumping kitty litter – and get more if necessary.
Avoid driving during the worst part of the storm. If possible, only travel during daylight hours, don’t travel alone, and stay on main roads instead of taking shortcuts.
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Make sure your gutters are cleared of leaves. Call 311 to report clogged storm drains/catch basins and other non-emergency hazards or damage.
Keep your vehicle’s fluids tanks – gas, water, antifreeze and windshield wiper – full.鈥�
Have a flashlight, blankets, and scrapers in your vehicle before a storm begins.
Install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home and/or replace the batteries in existing devices.
Do not use a gas oven, generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline burning device inside your home, basement, or garage.
Avoid frozen pipes by allowing a small trickle of water to run through the pipes.

The District Snow Team will continue to monitor the weather forecast and adjust its response as necessary. For more information about DC’s snow program and preparing for winter weather, visit snow.dc.gov.

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