Mayor Muriel Bowser

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LIVE: Mayor Bowser Hosts 12th March Madness twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

For over a decade, March Madness has helped us keep our promises to deliver housing, jobs, growth, and opportunity in our city. ‌ Join us today for my final March Madness:

One of the achievements I am most proud of in my 3 terms as Mayor of Washington, DC is the increased access to affordable housing. My goal was to create 36,000 new homes—a third affordable. Not only did we achieve our goal, but we exceeded it and produced 45,000 new homes. 🔗housing.dc.gov

By 2030, we will have all of our professional sports teams in the boundaries of Washington, DC.

We're shaping the next 25 years of housing, jobs, and land use in DC right now. It's all part of the DC 2050 Comprehensive Plan, the roadmap for Washington, DC's future. Join the conversation and help shape our city's growth at an upcoming workshop: dc2050.dc.gov/pages/get-invo…

Tomorrow, Congress votes on legislation that will make DC streets less safe. I urge Congress to reject this proposal. My full statement:

Free Lyft code for St. Patrick's Day in Washington, DC: SAFESTPATSDC26 🍀Becomes active 4PM Tuesday (today) 🍀Expires 4AM Wednesday Let's have a safe, fun holiday, DC!

The activated RFK campus will build on our reputation as a green city with the #1 park system in the nation. With 30% of the campus dedicated to parks and open space, here's a glimpse of some of the proposed tree canopy you'll find lining the walkways and throughout the campus:

Notable detail: Each column will be made up of 8 flutes blended into one. A metaphor for 8 wards of Washington, DC. The economic activity and the civic pride of bringing home the Commanders home will benefit our entire city.

There will be year-round activation of 180 acres on the banks of the Anacostia—on both game days and non-game days. Not yet pictured: the day DC hosts the Super Bowl.

Exciting new details about activating the RFK campus. Birds-eye view: •⁠ 65,000 person, roofed stadium •⁠ Festival plaza immediately to the west •⁠ Stadium will unlock surrounding campus, including housing, restaurants, parks, open space, neighborhood amenities, & more

Happy St. Patrick's Day, DC! Celebrate by heading to a DC business, supporting local, and making a plan to get home safely after the festivities. Lucky to live in the best city in the world. 🍀

DPR programs canceled today (Monday, March 16); grass fields closed due to storms. DPR facilities remain open. nixle.us/H68YB

Severe weather in the forecast could include damaging winds of up to 80 mph. That means that we could expect downed trees throughout the District. Wait until after the storm passes—and if you see downed trees in your neighborhood, report to 311. In an emergency, call 911.

To prepare for severe storms today: • Sign up for Alert DC • Secure outdoor items • Brings pets inside • Make sure you've charged your devices and flashlights • Check on vulnerable neighbors • Stay inside • Never attempt to drive through flooded roads If a Tornado Warning is issued, please move immediately to the lowest level of your building and shelter in an interior room away from windows.

We're expecting severe storms today in DC. Save these numbers:

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Holds Media Avail Ahead of Severe Storms twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

DC, we're providing an update on today's severe weather in less than one hour. Tune in at 12:30PM here on X, on Facebook, mayor.dc.gov/live, or Channel 16.

🚨 The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in the District of Columbia until 7PM today, 3/16. A Tornado Watch means that tornadoes are possible in the area. Very strong and dangerous winds may cause downed trees/branches, localized power outages, and damage to homes and buildings. BEFORE A TORNADO: - Secure loose outdoor objects like trash cans, outdoor furniture, and other items that could become dangerous flying debris during a tornado. - Charge your phone and other communication, medical, or assistive devices in case of a power outage. - Identify a safe space to shelter if a Tornado Warning is issued. Visit ready.dc.gov/pages/hazard-t… for more safety tips. DURING A TORNADO: - Go to the nearest sturdy building if you are outside or in a vehicle. - Move to an interior room on the lowest floor if possible. STAY AWAY from windows.