Mayor's Office of Community Affairs

Ward 2 CERT Training is in full swing, as 20 residents joined at Anthony Bowen YMCA to build skills, strengthen connections, and prepare to support their communities in case of an emergency. Participants started with team building activity by building towers from scratch.

The 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival is officially underway!   Nothing like cherry blossom season in Washington, DC.

During and after the storm, DDOT will coordinate with navigation and wayfinding apps to communicate road closures and hazards. If you encounter flooded roads or unsafe conditions, avoid the area and follow posted detours or alternate routes.

🚨 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.

Tune in! ⬇️

[AlertDC] Tornado Watch for DC: Until 7PM today. Tornadoes are possible. Prepare to go inside nearest sturdy building, move to interior room, and stay away from windows. Check weather.gov/lwx for updates. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2418239997…

News: We broke a record at today's 8th Annual HerStory 5K. With nearly 10,000 participants, it was our highest turnout ever. A beautiful day in the best city in the world. Thank you to everyone who joined for my final HerStory 5K as your Mayor.

Empowering women, one conversation at a time.💪 We teamed up with @DCDISB to host a Women’s History Month session focused on estate planning. Thank you Rebecca Geller for equipping DC women with the knowledge to prepare themselves and their assets—now and for the future.

When women work in government, things get done. ‌ Proud to have an administration filled with talented, strategic women who win for DC every day. ‌ Happy Women's History Month from DC Government!

Calling all Snow Team Heroes! We want to see you in action. Take a photo of you out in the field helping your neighbors stay safe this winter and tag us @ServeDC. Your work makes a difference, and we'd love to spotlight you.

Snow Team Heroes put in a shift today, helping their senior neighbors and residents with functional needs. We're back again tomorrow to continue removing snow for those in need. Sign up at snowteam.dc.gov.

POV: Snow Team Heroes showing up and showing out to support their neighbors. 💚❄️

The storm affects everyone and the response requires everyone. Our teams continue to clear roadways and DC Gov facilities throughout the city. Reminder: property owners must clear their own walkways. Snow Team Heroes are out, too—a big thank you to all the volunteers!

Meet Mr. Ford, one of our Snow Team Heroes. He’s here to share some tips for safely shoveling snow and ice. A volunteer for 2 years, Mr. Ford loves giving back, helping his neighbors, and keeping our community safe and accessible.

Check out these homes before and after our Snow Team Heroes dropped by! Thank you to the volunteers who cleared sidewalks and supported our seniors and residents with disabilities after the snowstorm.    Snow Team Heroes are back in action today across the District!

Our Snow Team Heroes are out helping neighbors in need—actively clearing snow and supporting the community.   Thank you for being heroes! ❄️

Snow Team Heroes are officially deployed.   Our crews and volunteers are working across the District to clear sidewalks and support residents in need after the storm.   Thank you to everyone stepping up for our community. More info: SnowTeam.dc.gov.

Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27. Debido a las condiciones climáticas, todas las escuelas de las DCPS estarán cerradas el martes 27 de enero.

Our Snow Team Heroes are officially deployed!
  Check your email for assignments.

REMINDER: DC Snow Team Heroes provide FREE snow removal services for residents with disabilities or functional needs! Our Snow Team Heroes will be out in your neighborhoods soon, so make sure to say hello.