Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A

ANC 5A proudly serves the communities of Catholic University, Fort Totten, Lamond-Riggs, Riggs Park, Michigan Park, and North Michigan Park

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

Reminder that ANC 5A's June meeting is tonight at 6:45 pm. Link to join and agenda below: https://t.co/xZojnnR7ty

[Capital Weather @capitalweather]

Here is advice for suggested actions under Code Red and Code Purple air quality from @DOEE_DC -- bottom line limit time outside as much as possible until things improve some and/or wear N95 mask.

[Capital Weather @capitalweather]

Current AQI levels (9a) across DC widespread CODE PURPLE... one monitor reading 273 in District.

Limit time outside and/or wear mask.

[Capital Weather @capitalweather]

Good morning. Air quality this morning in DC area is WORSE than yesterday, with widespread CODE RED and CODE PURPLE (unhealthy for all) and even CODE MAROON (hazardous) toward Baltimore. Limit/reduce time outside, avoid strenuous exercise and/or wear masks.

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

DC is under a Code Red Air Quality Alert: Stay indoors if you can, and wear a mask if you have to go outside. Avoid strenuous activity outdoors and limit time spent outside as much as possible.

[The Parks Main Street @TheParksMainSt]

Reminder: Ward 5 Commemorative Works Introductory Meeting (virtual) TONIGHT, Wednesday, May 31 at 6:30 PM.

Learn more about commemorative works project and how can you participate in the Ward 5 selection!

Registration required!

https://t.co/2vGJoUs5jP

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

https://t.co/xZojnnQzE0
Meeting ID: 818 7070 9297
Passcode: 847136
Dial In: 301 715 8592

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

Reminder that ANC 5A is meeting TONIGHT at 6:45 pm for our May meeting. Agenda and login information below:

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

.@TheParksMainSt is seeking input for a new commemorative works project to identify subjects for a commemorative work (statue, plaque, memorial, etc.), see attached flyer for more information and how to contribute ideas! 🗽🏆

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

ANC 5A is seeking public participation in several committees. Please see attached letter for more information, and let us know if you'd like to join a committee!

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

Meeting Date is Thursday, May 25, at 6:45 pm

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

Friendly reminder that ANC 5A will be holding its monthly meeting this week (on THURSDAY this month) at 6:45 pm. Here's the login info:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://t.co/xZojnnQzE0
Meeting ID: 818 7070 9297
Passcode: 847136
301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

... to Aggregate Industries. One of the objects found was empty (a 75 mm shell), a second object is still awaiting results.

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

NPS will be closing part of park near where two objects were found a few weeks ago. No Trespassing signs will be put up along the northern stretch of the wooded area in Fort Totten Park, as well as concrete blocks and fencing on the southern edge and along the service road...

[Councilmember Zachary Parker @CMZParker5]

Today, I swore in our new ANC 5A05 Commissioner, Tyeron Boston. I look forward to working with the Commissioner to build a stronger, healthier Ward 5.

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

Last night ANC 5A passed a resolution affirming its support for more soil testing of all of Fort Circle park for toxic waste. Here is the resolution:

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

REMINDER: ANC 5A's April meeting is tonight at 6:45 pm, here is the link to join: https://t.co/xZojnnQzE0

Meeting ID: 818 7070 9297 Passcode: 847136

[Rock Creek Park @RockCreekNPS]

On April 18, NPS staff found two metal canisters in a mound of soil in Fort Totten Park. Out of an abundance of caution and until more research can be completed, a portion of the park has been #closed by USPP.

#Formoreinformation visit https://t.co/LpSteKb1wp

#publicsafety

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

ANC 5A's April Meeting will be April 26, 2022 at 6:45 pm

Join Zoom Meeting: https://t.co/xZojnnQzE0
Meeting ID: 818 7070 9297
Passcode: 847136
Dial In: 301 715 8592

[Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A @ANC5A]

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[Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle]

.@dcfireems at my local ANC meeting talking about a fire that recently took the life of an elderly neighbor. She had a portable heater plugged into an extension cord, and no apparent smoke detectors. Fire fighters only noticed smoke while driving by from getting gas.