Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice is dedicated to maintaining the safety and well-being of the residents of the District of Columbia.

[AlertDC @AlertDC]

[AlertDC] Due to police activity, the 3300 block of M Street NW, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge, are closed in both directions. Please use alternate routes. https://t.co/1wA5fADPDE

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

I’m proud that Director McGaffin will run though the tape with us before beginning her next chapter as Director of the Department of Emergency and Customer Communications for the City of Alexandria.

[DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management @DC_HSEMA]

HSEMA is on scene supporting the response to a gas line rupture near 11th and E Streets NW. Gas service has been shut off and Pepco is working to restore power to affected areas.

Road closures remain in effect. Please avoid the area, follow MPD directions, and expect delays.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Earlier a gas line was ruptured during construction at Hotel Harrington. Due to the scope of the rupture, we had to shut off power to the site, which included the surrounding blocks. The gas to the building has now been shut off and Pepco is working to restore power.

[DC Police Traffic @DCPoliceTraffic]

Updated: Additional Road Closures
⛔️1100 Block of E St NW (NTE)
⛔️1000 Block of Pennsylvania Ave NW (NTW)
🚗Continue to follow the Authorities directions - Closures are subject to change

[DC Police Department @DCPoliceDept]

MPD officers are on scene assisting. We ask 🚗 to seek an alternate route or follow the directions provided by the Authorities on the scene ~ Closures are subject to change.

[AlertDC @AlertDC]

[AlertDC] MPD reports an additional road closure in the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 10th and 11th Streets due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes.
https://t.co/qIW3atOodB

[AlertDC @AlertDC]

[AlertDC] DC Fire is reporting the following road closures due to fire department activity.

400-500 blocks of 11th Street, NW, between F Street and Pennsylvania Avenue

1100 block of E Street, NW, between 11th and 12th Streets

1100 block of F Street, NW https://t.co/qU8z6azVWL

[DC Police Traffic @DCPoliceTraffic]

Attn: The following Road Closures are in place due to the gas leak at 436 11th St NW -- No vehicular or pedestrian traffic until further notice
⛔️500 thru 400 Blocks of 11th St NW (NTS)
⛔️1100 Blocks of E St NW (NTE)
🚗Seek alternate route or follow MPD directions

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

This week begins the first week of the new @udc_edu Paramedic Program.

Twenty students (18 are @dcfireems Firefighters) are now enrolled in the District’s first publicly accessible paramedic program.

This is a promise kept by @MayorBowser for access to healthcare training.

[DC OVSJG @OVSJG_DC]

Thank you to our partners who participated in our FY27 Grantee Orientation. Their presence helped ensure that grantees were informed about the services and resources available through a range of DC government agencies. #SaferStrongerDC

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

This is the first week of Cadet Class 29’s training to become one of #DCsBravest.

For the next year, 25 District residents will be working towards becoming a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician.

Thank you to @MayorBowser for your continuous support of the cadet program.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Join us as we install a new 24/7 public AED in Ward 7.

@dcfireems, @MHCDO and partners invite you to the Save the Beat Community Wellness Day

Tuesday, 10/27/26
12 pm - 3 pm
3732 Minnesota Ave NE (corner of East Capitol Street NE)

*Music | *Food | *Activities

[DC Police Department @DCPoliceDept]

🛴🚲 Safety is how we roll!

This afternoon, MPD officers hit the streets of Chinatown, sharing e-bike, e-scooter, and bicycle safety tips to keep riders informed and our roads safe.

📲 Know the rules: https://t.co/60mKp5J06w

[DC Police Department @DCPoliceDept]

🏈 The best defense starts at home! 🔒

MPD is drawing up the ultimate game plan to keep burglars on the sidelines. 🛑🏠

Watch, learn, and protect your home!

#DCPolice #CrimePrevention #HomeSafety #Football #HTTC

[Office of Unified Communications @OUC_DC]

Last week, our Heroes in Headsets received 17,331 calls for service for police, fire, and EMS, and handled over 175 text-to-911 sessions with 92.75% of calls answered in 20 seconds or less. #WeAnswerTheCall

[Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah @SafeDC]

This week at PSJ
✅VA Beach Emergency Comms & Citizen Services team visited OUC to tour THOR
✅DC HSEMA joined the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill
✅DYRS leadership met Chief of Prevention Services team at Oasis Reserve to learn more about outdoor programming

[DC Police Department @DCPoliceDept]

🛴🚲 Know the rules before you ride!

MPD is reminding e-bike, e-scooter, and bicycle riders to put safety first.

📲 Check out our safety tips and read the full press release.

🔗 https://t.co/60mKp5JxW4

[Office of Unified Communications @OUC_DC]

Last week, our Heroes in Headsets received 15,909 calls for service for police, fire, and EMS, and handled over 190 text-to-911 sessions with 95.88% of calls answered in 20 seconds or less. #WeAnswerTheCall

[DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management @DC_HSEMA]

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District until 8:00 PM today, Friday, October 16. Heavy rain, hail and high winds are possible.

Take time to prepare, including following @AlertDC.

Visit https://t.co/D3GcOY3WZR for more.

#dcwx