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Emergency Shelter

Emergency or low-barrier shelters are designed to keep people safe from extreme weather conditions. The Emergency Shelter program provides beds on a first come, first served basis, to any homeless person. It is sometimes also referred to as emergency shelter.

Neighbor-2-Neighbor Snow Prep Tips

Our neighbors share valuable tips to handle winter weather.

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Snow Closures

Find information about delays and closures.

Trash and Recycling Collections

Visit dpw.dc.gov to see any changes to trash and recycling collection schedules.

Snow Emergency

The snow emergency will remain in effect until an announcement is made that it has been lifted....

Warming Centers and Emergency Shelters

Find your nearest warming center.

Winter Weather Warnings for Seniors

Heed these tips to be safe during severe winter weather.

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Jan 7 2025

DC Public Schools and DC Government to Open On Time on Wednesday, January 8

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Jan 6 2025

DC Public Schools Closed on Tuesday, January 7, DC Government to Open at 10AM

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Oct 9 2020

Public Roundtable on Waste Management and Agency Operations at the Department of Public Works

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May 21 2020

Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Christopher Geldart Director, Department of Public Works Before the Committee on...

Nov 6 2019

Public Roundtable and Hearing on The District’s Snow Removal Operations Plan for Winter 2019 – 2020

Before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment Mary Cheh, Chairperson Council...

Nov 27 2018

Public Roundtable and Hearing on The District Snow Removal Operations Plan

Public Roundtable and Hearing on The District Snow Removal Operations Plan for Winter 2018-2019...

Nov 1 2017

Joint Public Hearing "Omnibus Graffiti Reduction Act of 2007", Bill 17-0270

Testimony of William O. Howland, Jr. Director Joint Public Hearing "...

Oct 25 2017

DC Snow Team Gears Up For Winter 2017/2018 with Dry Run Practice Session

On Friday, City Administrator Rashad Young and leaders of the DC Snow Team will kick off the 2017-...

District Snow Team

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899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 673-6833
Fax: (202) 671-0642
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DC Declares Snow Emergency To Go Into Effect Monday, March 3, 2014, At 7am

Date Released:

Sun, 03/02/2014

(Washington, DC) With a heavy snowfall predicted, the District announced today that a snow emergency will go into effect at 7 am, Monday, March 3. By declaring a snow emergency, the District Snow Team (Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation) will be able to clear snow emergency routes curb to curb. To learn where a vehicle has been towed, call the Towed Vehicle Locator office at 202.541.6083 or go to http://dpw.dc.gov/service/locate-towed-vehicle.