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DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
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 retweeted
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 retweeted
EXERCISE: On Sunday, October 18, 2026, we will have a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles, low flying helicopters, and hear the simulated sound of gunfire.
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
Cooling temperatures are a good reminder to start planning for winter weather - with your household and with your neighbors.
Get to know the people on your block and check in with each other before and during cold or snowy conditions. Sharing supplies like sidewalk salt and shovels, or lending a hand to neighbors who may need extra support, all adds up.
A more prepared city is built block by block, and it starts with looking out for one another.
Learn more: ready.dc.gov
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
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 ready.dc.gov for more.
#dcwx
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
For Fire Prevention Week, DPW and @dcfireems are reminding District residents: Keep batteries out of your trash and recycling.
Lithium-ion batteries can spark fires when they’re damaged, crushed, or punctured in a sanitation truck or at a waste facility. Over the past two years, DC Fire and EMS has responded to nearly 50 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
DPW Director Chris Rodriguez and DC Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly Sr. are sharing important reminders on how to safely use, charge, store, and dispose of batteries.
🔋 Remember: Tape it. Bag it. Drop it off.
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
🚌🚧 Construction is moving right along on the @dcfireems & @OSSEDC Fleet Maintenance Facility in #Ward8. Supporting operations for both agencies, the work that happens here will continue more efficiently— helping provide critical services to residents across all 8 wards.
ALT Construction worker in safety gear working near a DC Fire and EMS Department Logistics Division sign at an outdoor site.
ALT Modern industrial building with yellow awnings and multiple handicap parking spaces in front under a blue sky.
ALT Worker in a neon shirt painting parking lot lines under a concrete overpass with a line marking machine nearby.
ALT Construction site outside a modern building with OSSE signage and safety cones under a partly cloudy sky.
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
25 years later, we remember September 11 and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who answered the call.
Today, we honor the brave men and women of @dcfireems who continue to serve and protect our community.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
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:
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
At the 25th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at M&T Bank Stadium, members of @dcfireems Captain Sharon Moulton and Ronit Reguer discuss how 9-11 changed the world and the how K9 therapy program helps first responders process traumatic events
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
DC is under a Heat Alert until Friday, September 11 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.
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
DC is under a Heat Alert until Saturday, September 5 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.
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
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.
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
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!
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
⚠️ Look Up! Be alert for branches continuing to fall after last night’s storm
Protect yourself from falling debris:
🚷 Avoid walking directly beneath low-lying branches
🥾 Wear closed-toe shoes and watch your step around debris
🚗 Don't park near trees that appear at-risk
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
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 Fire and EMS Department retweeted
Report storm damage like downed trees and branches by calling 3-1-1 or visiting 311.dc.gov.
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the District until 12:15 AM tomorrow, September 4, with heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 70 MPH.
Go inside a sturdy building or shelter. Pull over and park in a safe place if driving.
Get weather updates: alert.dc.gov.
DC Fire and EMS Department retweeted
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District until 2:00 AM tomorrow, September 4th. Heavy rain and high winds are possible.
Take time to prepare.
Visit ready.dc.gov for more.
