Emergency Information Center

What would you do if a major disaster hit the District?

Emergencies can occur quickly and without warning. The best way to keep yourself and your family safe is to be prepared before an emergency strikes.

Get ready now. We encourage all households in the District of Columbia to take these four steps to prepare for an emergency:

	Get Informed Get the official information you need during an emergency.
	Make a Plan Make a plan for you and your family to be prepared for all hazards.
	Make an Emergency Go Kit Make an emergency kit that can last at least 72hours after a disaster.
	Be Aware Be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious behavior to the proper authorities.

	Tropical Storm Hanna Ends: District Stands Down Emergency Operations Center
	DC Weathers Hanna With Minimal Damage: Call (877) 737-2662 for Power Outages
	Find Out How to Weather Severe Storms

Emergency Resource Information

	Amber Alerts
	PandemicFlu.gov
	Dept. of Homeland Security
	Ready.gov
	FEMA
	Centers for Disease Control
	Red Cross
	Humane Society of the US
	Disaster Help
	National Next of Kin Registry

District Resources

	HSEMA
	Emergency Preparation Videos
	Bioterrorism Preparedness
	Police
	Fire Services
	Department of Health
	Evacuation Routes
	Sign up for DCDocs
	How Can I Help?