11/02/2020
Over the past several months, we’ve been challenged, and it’s not been easy. If you need help managing anxiety and stress, please talk to a mental health clinician. Call 1-888-793-4357. We are here for you.
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We are part of DC Government and proudly serve the 700,000+ residents in DC.
Mission: The District of Columbia’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) supports and coordinates homeland security and emergency management efforts, ensuring that the District of Columbia’s all-hazards emergency operations are prepared to protect against, plan for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made hazards. HSEMA is the sponsoring agency for the District's personal preparedness campaign, ReadyDC. To learn more, visit ready.dc.gov.
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11/01/2020
Together, we can stop the spread of COVID-19. By opting-in to the DC COVID Alert Notice – our free exposure notification system – you can learn if you’ve been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. To learn more, visit coronavirus.dc.gov/dccan.
11/01/2020
Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Social distance. Do your part, DC.
10/31/2020
It’s simple: when you leave home, you must wear a mask. Learn more: coronavirus.dc.gov
10/30/2020
When around people outside of your household, you should wear a mask and social distance. Small gatherings do not mean less risk of spreading or getting COVID-19!
10/30/2020
Join us in congratulating Carrie Speranza, who has been selected as HSEMA's new Deputy Director. Carrie served as HSEMA's Chief of Staff for the last three years and has brought expertise, professionalism and leadership to our agency. She is a remarkable emergency manager and we're excited to see her take on this new and important role on our team. Throughout her time at HSEMA, Carrie has been instrumental in helping to organize and streamline many of our processes and has a played a central role in steering HSEMA through an unprecedented year in 2020. Carrie brings nearly two decades of experience to this position and we're excited for her to serve as yet another strong female in the leadership ranks of the emergency management world. #WomenInEmergencyManagement #WeAreHSEMA
10/30/2020
You are the District’s first line of defense! If you see something or someone suspicious, say something! Report suspicious activity to 911. #SaferStrongerDC
10/30/2020
AlertDC provides real-time updates for weather, traffic, public safety and more. Visit alertdc.dc.gov to sign up and #StayInformed.
10/29/2020
Subscribe to the monthly ReadyDC Preparedness Bulletin to stay on top of the latest emergency preparedness tips, events, and important issues. Visit bit.ly/readydcbulletin to subscribe!
10/29/2020
The @NWS has issued a Flood Watch for the District until 11PM tonight. Residents are asked to remain alert. Sign up for AlertDC to receive weather and traffic alerts from the District: alertdc.dc.gov.
Remember: NEVER drive through flooded roadways. It puts your life and first responders at risk.
10/28/2020
Public affairs intern, Kirstin Johnson, has the #WhyHSEMAWednesday spotlight this week! Kirstin is currently a senior at UTSA - The University of Texas at San Antonio studying communication with a public relations concentration. Her favorite part of the internship is working out of the nation’s capital and gaining experience in crisis communication, government relations, and media communications. She is looking forward to applying these skills while supporting public affairs efforts in the District during the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
Kirstin’s dream job is to work in Public Affairs for H-E-B She is inspired by the quote, “Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” Her mentor is Debbie Marino because Debbie is a strong female leader who has encouraged her to be a fearless, young female professional and to always say yes to the next opportunity. We’re so happy Kirstin joined the HSEMA family this fall!
10/27/2020
What a great memory to pop up! One year ago, we celebrated an all-female crew staffing the District’s mobile command bus during an activation for the World Series. A rare but exciting sight to see in the emergency management world!
When you look around mobile command and realize it’s a female crew! Shout out to these leaders from HSEMA, Executive Office of Mayor Bowser, DC Department of Public Works, District Department of Transportation, DC Fire And EMS working behind the scenes to ensure #WorldSeries fans in the #SportsCapital have a safe and enjoyable experience. 💪⚾️
#WomenInEmergencyManagement #WeAreDC
10/27/2020
You play a key role in protecting your neighborhood. If you see something suspicious, say something! Report suspicious activity to 911. #SaferStrongerDC
10/26/2020
For more tips on staying safe online visit ready.dc.gov/cyber. Do your part. #BeCyberSmart
10/24/2020
Participating in lower risk activities helps decrease the risk of spreading COVID-19 while still getting in the holiday spirit! For more tips on how to safely celebrate Halloween this year, visit bit.ly/DCSafeHalloween #ReadyDC
10/23/2020
Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Social distance. Do your part, DC.
10/23/2020
Do your part to #BeCyberSmart. Set strong passwords, change them regularly, and don’t share them with anyone else! For more information on how to protect yourself online visit ready.dc.gov/cyber.
10/22/2020
Be vigilant and protect your neighborhood. If you see something or someone suspicious, say something! Call 911 to report suspicious behavior.
10/22/2020
Sign up for AlertDC and get real-time updates on weather, traffic, public safety and more sent straight to your phone. Sign up at alertdc.dc.gov.
10/22/2020
Are you homebound because of COVID-19? We’re here to help. To request food and other essentials:
☎️ Call: 1-888-349-8323
💻 Online: coronavirus.dc.gov/gethelp
10/21/2020
We all have a shared responsibility to protect DC. Wear a mask. Save lives. Stop the spread. Learn more: coronavirus.dc.gov
10/21/2020
Learn more about available District resources to keep you in your home 🏘by visiting coronavirus.dc.gov/rent.
10/20/2020
The DC Contact Trace Force is part of the team working to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community. When they ring, answer the call!
10/20/2020
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. #BeCyberSmart by using privacy settings and limiting the amount of personal information you post online. For more tips, visit ready.dc.gov/cyber
10/19/2020
If you see something that is out of the ordinary, say something! Report suspicious activity and behavior by calling 911. #SaferStrongerDC #ReadyDC
10/19/2020
Feel sick or believe you were exposed to COVID-19? Call a doctor or health care provider. Unable to get tested through your doctor or at a clinic? Go to a public testing site:
coronavirus.dc.gov/testing
10/19/2020
Students and families can receive fresh fruits, vegetables, and non-perishable groceries at several grocery sites across the District. Learn more: coronavirus.dc.gov/food
10/18/2020
Over the past several months, we’ve been challenged, and it’s not been easy. If you need help managing anxiety and stress, please talk to a mental health clinician. Call 1-888-793-4357. We are here for you.
10/18/2020
Feeling sick? Call your doctor, get a COVID-19 test, and stay home while you wait for your results.
10/17/2020
It’s simple: when you leave home, you must wear a mask. Learn more: coronavirus.dc.gov
10/17/2020
When around people outside of your household, you should wear a mask and social distance. Small gatherings do not mean less risk of spreading or getting COVID-19!
10/16/2020
Happy #BossesDay to all of the leaders and managers here at HSEMA! A big shout out also goes to the District's fearless leader, Mayor Bowser.
10/15/2020
The countdown is on! We’re 10 minutes away from the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. Remember – DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! #ReadyDC #GreatShakeOut
10/15/2020
The region’s largest earthquake drill starts in just 30 minutes! At 10:15a.m., remember to DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON. #ReadyDC #GreatShakeOut
10/15/2020
It’s almost time to #ShakeOut! At 10:15a.m., remember to DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON! For more tips on how to prepare, visit ready.dc.gov/earthquakes.
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Let's Talk Preparedness. Are you Ready, DC?
September is National Preparedness Month, a month dedicated to encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities. Join HSEMA Director Chris Rodriguez, the District's Chief Service Officer Ayris T. Scales and Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking Commissioner Karima Woods for a Facebook Live discussion on preparedness.
Let's Talk Preparedness. Are you Ready, DC?
September is National Preparedness Month, a month dedicated to encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities. Join HSEMA Director Chris Rodriguez, the District's Chief Service Officer Ayris T. Scales and Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking Commissioner Karima Woods for a Facebook Live discussion on preparedness.
Con el huracán #Isaias acercándose a DC, ahora es el momento de prepararse. Visite ready.dc.gov/hurricane para mas informacion.
Con el huracán #Isaias acercándose a DC, ahora es el momento de prepararse. Visite ready.dc.gov/hurricane para mas informacion.
ReadyDC Hurricane Preparedness PSA
With Hurricane #Isaias making its way towards the East Coast, the time to prepare is NOW! Check out our new hurricane preparedness video to help you better prepare. For more tips, visit http://ready.dc.gov/hurricane
Tonight, residents, leaders, and businesses are clapping for the healthcare professionals working around the clock in our community. From Director Rodriguez and the rest of the HSEMA family, THANK YOU. 👏👏👏👏 #WorldHealthDay
Let a small business know: there's help available for you. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/recovery-business to learn more.
Let a small business know: there's help available for you. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/recovery-business to learn more.
We’re live with current and past HSEMA Interns to talk about the HSEMA Internship Program. Tune in as we delve into our experiences and talk about deadlines for the summer cohort! If interested in applying or learning more, visit hsema.dc.gov/intern. #WeAreHSEMA
Be Like Addy and Stay in the Know with AlertDC
Stay ahead of weather, traffic, utility outages, and more. #BeLikeAddy and sign up for AlertDC, the District's emergency communications system. Signing up is simple and FREE! Visit http://bit.ly/BeLikeAddy to get started.
We’re approx. 10 minutes from the start of the 2020 State of the Union Address and we’re coming to you live from the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Tune in below as Director Rodriguez and Chief of Operations Clint Osborn provide a behind the scenes look of the EOC as we support this National Special Security Event (NSSE) and our friends at United States Secret Service and United States Capitol Police. Thank you to our MANY partners for being here this evening and for ensuring the safety and security of District residents, businesses, and visitors.
HSEMA Off the Record Podcast Episode - Exploited: Human Trafficking Awareness
In this week's episode of #HSEMAOffTheRecord, Margaret G. speaks with Eliza from the National Center For Missing and Endangered, Inc. and Martina from the The Human Trafficking Legal Center on the issues of child sex trafficking & labor trafficking, how to spot indicators and how we can support survivors. Tune in to the episode: ready.dc.gov/offtherecord
Stay ahead of weather, traffic, utility outages, and more. Be Like Addy and sign up for AlertDC, the District's emergency communications system. Signing up is simple and FREE! Visit http://bit.ly/BeLikeAddy to get started.
Happy New Year's from HSEMA! Start the decade off being proactive - we've created a list of 20 steps you can take to better prepare in 2020. Check it out: ready.dc.gov/20s
The Launch of HSEMA's Podcast: HSEMA Off the Record
🎧 It's time! We're excited to announce the launch of our agency podcast, HSEMA Off the Record! 🎧 Our team has been hard at work the past few months to make this a reality & we're excited to finally share it with you! Episodes will be available every other Wednesday. A sneak peak of our first episode is available below. Tune in to the full episode online and hear HSEMA Director Dr. Christopher Rodriguez explain how HSEMA Off the Record went from ideation to creation: https://shows.acast.com/hsema-off-the-record.
Exciting news alert!
We have some REALLY exciting news to share! 🎧 Tune into our social media accounts tomorrow, November 27, at 10 a.m. to find out more. Any guesses on what it could be?
#BeLikeAddy and prepare for emergencies with AlertDC.
We're excited to launch our new AlertDC Campaign! With the help of our new friend Addy, we're encouraging District residents to prepare for emergencies BEFORE they happen with AlertDC. Check out our new campaign video below. You too can stay ahead of weather, traffic, utility outages and more. Visit bit.ly/BeLikeAddy to get started.
November is National Critical Infrastructure Month
November is National Critical Infrastructure Month. So what exactly IS critical infrastructure? Mark Scott tells us below. Tune in to learn why it's so important that it has it's own month!
Mayor Muriel Bowser and District officials address the District’s preparedness efforts ahead of the World Series games taking place in Navy Yard. Tips to take before tomorrow’s game: 1️⃣ Text NATS to 888-777 for free text alerts from the District on weather, transit, traffic and more. 2️⃣ Visit sportscapital.dc.gov for more info on road closures, parking restrictions, etc. 3️⃣ Make a game plan before heading to Nats Park — crowds will likely be large. Have a plan to meet if you’re separated from family/friends
Ahead of the Washington Nationals battle against the St. Louis Cardinals, HSEMA Director Chris Rodriguez is challenging the St. Louis Emergency Management Agency’s Acting Commissioner Sarah Gamblin-Luig. Learn the details of this friendly challenge below! #STAYINTHEFIGHT #ReadyDC #SportsCapital #NLCS
Are you and your loved ones prepared for an emergency?
Just because September is designated as National Preparedness Month, doesn't mean preparedness efforts should end when the month does! Take the time now to better prepare yourself and your loved ones for emergencies. Learn more below and visit http://ready.dc.gov
HSEMA Reaches 5,000 Likes on Facebook
Exciting news alert! This weekend, we received our 5,000th like on Facebook! Thank you to all DC residents & visitors that follow our page. We will continue to provide you w/ timely & relevant #emergencypreparedness trainings, tips, resources & more! Facebook is just one of the many ways we'll share urgent messages with you! We couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off the start of #NationalPreprednessMonth than our 5,000th like. For additional ways to stay informed, see below! 👉 Sign up for free alerts from District officials through AlertDC: alertdc.dc.gov 👉 Download the HSEMA mobile app: hsema.dc.gov/mobileapp 👉 Follow us on our other social media channels: Twitter (@DC_HSEMA) and Instagram (@DCHSEMA).
Celebrating July 4 at the National Mall? Sign up for free text alerts. Text JULY4DC to 888-777 to receive transit, safety and weather alerts #July4DC #FourthofJuly
Are you celebrating the #FourthOfJuly in DC? Sign up for free text alerts. Text JULY4DC to 888-777 to receive free alerts on transit, safety, weather and more. #July4DC
HSEMA is proud to walk with Team Mayor Bowser and the rest of DC Government in the 2019 Capital Pride parade 🌈🎉 #WeAreDC
Administrative Professionals Day 2019
Thank you to HSEMA's admin staff for all of their hard work and their daily efforts to make a positive impact on the lives of District of Columbia residents, businesses, and visitors. We could not carry out HSEMA's mission without you - Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
The US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the District of Columbia from 12 p.m. today until 5 a.m. Saturday, April 20. Please be weather aware! To receive free weather alerts, like the one above, sign up for AlertDC! Visit alertdc.dc.gov to get started.
The Cold Weather Emergency Alert remains ACTIVATED. Please limit your time outdoors and dress properly to avoid hypothermia and frostbite. If you see someone outside in need of shelter, call: 📞(202) 399-7093 or dial 311 📞911 if there's an imminent safety risk
DC, please prepare for light snow this afternoon/evening: 🧂Be a good neighbor: salt your sidewalks & use metro if possible 📞Help residents in need of shelter: call 311 🚗Slow down and keep a safe distance from other cars 🛑 Respect pedestrians and cyclists #WinterReadyDC
Last night was #NationalNightOut and HSEMA's outreach specialist Robert Brannum had a great time jamming out at Washington Metropolitan Police Dept.'s 5th District event. #NNO2018
Director Christopher Rodriguez joins Director Nesbitt of DC Health and DC Water Officials at the Bryant Street Pumping Station for today’s press conference regarding the Boil Water Advisory.
Happy Fourth of July! 🎆
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Are you homebound because of COVID-19? We’re here to help. To request food and other essentials:
☎️ Call: 1-888-349-8323
💻 Online: coronavirus.dc.gov/gethelp
Recommended vaccines help your baby grow up healthy. Learn why well-child visits are essential during the COVID-19 pandemic: https://cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/visit/index.html #healthybaby #vaccineswork #parenting #CDC
Su bebé crecerá fuerte y saludable si usted le mantiene sus vacunas al día! Los exámenes médicos son esenciales especialmente durante la emergencia del Coronavirus. https://cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/childhood-vaccines/index-sp.html
Updated Ward-level data for positive coronavirus #COVID19 cases in DC. Visit http://coronavirus.dc.gov for more information.
Updated Ward-level data for positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in DC. Visit http://coronavirus.dc.gov for more information.
Updated Ward-level data for positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in DC. Visit http://coronavirus.dc.gov for more information. #StayHomeDC
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
A Doctoral Candidate in Criminal Justice is Looking for Volunteers to Participate in a Research Study.
Title of the Study:
Exploring the Impacts of Workplace Loneliness on Criminal Justice Senior Leaders
WHAT: Workplace Loneliness
WHO: Senior Leaders in Criminal Justice Organizations
WHERE: District of Columbia, Maryland, & Virginia
HOW: Telephone Conference, Video Chat, or Email
Senior Leader Criteria:
• An individual with a mid-level management title or higher within the criminal justice organization.
• Have at least 5 years of management experience within the U.S. criminal justice system.
• Must be leading a team and be supervising junior staffs’ performance and productivity.
If you are interested, please contact directly at 202-271-2919
and/or email [email protected] using a private email address.
I am APPALLED that the mayor refuses to acknowledge the vital role that grocery workers are playing during the pandemic. These fine individuals are bravely facing sacrifices and risks to ensure that seniors, like I, can safely continue to obtain the food we need to survive. DESIGNATE THESE PEOPLE AS ESSENTIAL WORKERS!!!
(I am also more than a little annoyed that the mayor sets herself apart from the voters by not allowing for easier access through email or by a phone number that no one answers!)
NICE PIC SIR OR MADAM,,,,,,
Life z too tough