FYI: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, through Friday, September 25, 2026, a special event will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in the District of Columbia View the link for details, parking restrictions & street closures: mpdc.dc.gov/release/traffic-…

Last week, our Heroes in Headsets received 17,054 calls for service for police, fire, and EMS, and handled over 180 text-to-911 sessions with 92.93% of calls answered in 20 seconds or less. #WeAnswerTheCall

Heading to one of the District's exciting weekend events? Stay aware of your surroundings. If you see anything out of the ordinary, tell event staff or call 9-1-1. Learn more and report suspicious activity online: iwatch.dc.gov If you see something, say something.

IT Specialist (App Developer/Integration Architect) @_DCHealth IT Specialist (Data Architect) @_DCHealth IT Specialist (Data Lakehouse Architect) @_DCHealth Information Technology Specialist @OUC_DC IT Specialist (Network) @OSSEDC

Last week, our Heroes in Headsets received 16,802 calls for service for police, fire, and EMS, and handled over 180 text-to-911 sessions with 95.42% of calls answered in 20 seconds or less. #WeAnswerTheCall

Today marks 25 years since 9/11 - a day that forever changed our nation. We honor those who lost their lives, the resilience of survivors, and the unwavering courage and dedication of first responders and emergency communications personnel. Your service continues to save lives.

Today marks 25 years since the deadliest terrorist attack in our nation’s history. ‌ 9/11 is a day that here in Washington, across our nation, and around our world will never be forgotten. ‌ We honor those whose lives were taken, and hold the survivors and families whose lives were forever changed in our hearts. ‌ My full proclamation:

Last week, our Heroes in Headsets received 17,782 calls for service for police, fire, and EMS, and handled over 200 text-to-911 sessions with 89.17% of calls answered in 20 seconds or less. #WeAnswerTheCall

Supervisory Telecommunications Specialist @DCPoliceDept IT Systems Manager @OUC_DC IT Specialist @OUC_DC IT Specialist (App Developer/Integration Architect) @_DCHealth IT Specialist (Data Architect) @_DCHealth IT Specialist (Data Lakehouse Architect) @_DCHealth

It's #988Day! 💜 This year's theme: "988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough" reminds us you don't have to be in crisis to reach out - whatever you're facing, support is available. Share your reason and remind others there's no wrong time to reach out to 988.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District until 9:00 PM tonight, September 4th. Heavy rain and high winds are possible. Take time to prepare. Visit ready.dc.gov for more.

Thunderstorms, high winds, and severe weather can leave fallen tree limbs and branches behind. DPW crews are out now assessing conditions and responding across the District. Follow these Do’s and Don’ts to help keep your neighborhoods clear.

Recovery efforts from last night’s storm are ongoing & we're coordinating w/ @DDOTDC, @DCDPW, @DCDGS, @311DCgov, @PepcoConnect & others. If you've previously reported a downed tree to 311, pls avoid making a 2nd report. District crews are working hard to address all reports!

#DCsBravest are responding to numerous calls for wires and trees down due to the storm. Please follow the warnings below if you come across downed wires.

The District was impacted by severe weather tonight, including winds up to 70MPH and heavy rain. Remember to use 311 to report storm damage. 911 is for emergencies only.

DC is under a Heat Alert until Wednesday, September 2 at 8 AM. Daytime temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter. Overnight temperatures may feel like 80°F or hotter. You can beat the heat by: ✅ Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas. ✅ Taking frequent breaks while working outside. ✅ Drinking lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.

#HiringAlert! The Office of Unified Communications is looking to hire an Assistant Watch Commander. Apply today! JOB ID: 33152 ➡️ careers.dc.gov Application period ends August 27, 2026

DC, our students are on the way to school. Slow down! ⚠️

Last week, our Heroes in Headsets received 15,853 calls for service for police, fire, and EMS, and handled over 170 text-to-911 sessions with 94.76% of calls answered in 20 seconds or less. #WeAnswerTheCall