Please avoid driving in snowy or icy conditions. But if you must, make sure you have an emergency kit for your car. Include jumper cables, flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water, and non-perishable snacks. Keep the gas tank full and charge your phone before you go.
Pretreating streets continues. The District Snow Team is out across the city salting roadways in preparation for this afternoon’s expected snowfall.
📸If you see our crew snap a pic and tag us.
#WinterReadyDC
🚨 Volunteer Opportunity! 🚨
Join us for another activation to build COVID-19 at-home test kits for a MLK Jr. Day of Service! All vaxxed residents are encouraged to volunteer.
https://t.co/S49mNOvGIF
📍Capper Comm. Center, 1000 5th St SE
📅 Monday, Jan 17
⏰ 8-11:30 AM
Remember that starting Saturday you will need these three things before heading out:
1. Proof of Vaccination (12 years +)
2. Proof of Vaccination and Photo ID (18 years +)
3. Mask
For more information visit https://t.co/1guYaUWd08.
Have you seen them? Our crews are out all across the city collecting trash and recycling to get caught up. If you see us, snap a pic and tag us @DCDPW.
Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Friday January 7. This includes students previously scheduled to learn virtually.
Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas, todas las escuelas de DCPS estarán cerradas en viernes 7 de enero (1/2)
Join @MayorBowser this Saturday at 11:00 AM at the groundbreaking for the first Lidl Supermarket in Skyland! We continue our efforts to expand fresh, healthy, and accessible food in the District of Columbia.
https://t.co/ZgTnWcDKl6
On Friday, January 7, DC Public Schools will be closed, and DC Government will open at 11:00 a.m due to the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast of several inches of snow overnight. Select vaccination, and COVID-19 testing sites will be open.
1/5: The District’s Hypothermia Cold Alert is ACTIVE.
❄️ Help protect vulnerable neighbors from cold weather injury or death.
If you see someone in need of shelter call:
☎️ (202) 399-7093 or 311.
☎️ 911 if there’s an immediate safety risk.
Snow updates:
-Plows will continue to clear all city streets with a high focus on residential streets. They'll work through Tuesday night.
- DC Gov will open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4.
-Dial 311 if you see a vulnerable neighbor in need of shelter.
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We are adjusting our COVID-19 test kit distribution times for Tuesday due to the impact of today’s storm. COVID-19 test distribution for families will now take place from 2:00 to 5:00 pm on Tuesday and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday.
If you missed my update a few minutes ago, here are some key points:
🏠Stay home and off the roads
🤳🏻Check in with neighbors and call 311 if an individual needs shelter
🔦Have a plan for power outages
I'll be out today to ensure our city is safe. #WinterReadyDC
DYK?
You can see where DC snow plows (as well as contractors’ plows and rental plows) have traveled throughout the city.
Find it here; https://t.co/95wy35o0tf