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Track Our Plows

To use the Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) system, select the search icon then enter the address where you want to track our plows.

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.

Snow Is Coming Booklet

Check out our #WinterReadyDC brochure to find out how you can be prepared for this winter.

Neighbor-2-Neighbor Snow Prep Tips

Our neighbors share valuable tips to handle winter weather.

Featured Services

Warming Centers and Emergency Shelters

Find your nearest warming center.

Stay Connected - Alert DC

Snow Closures

DC Public Schools are on a two-hour delay.

Trash and Recycling Collections

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

Winter Weather Warnings for Seniors

Heed these tips to be safe during severe winter weather.

Parking and Driving

Get information on parking and driving during a snow event.

Track Our Plows

Track snowplow activity in your area.

#WinterReadyDC

Latest

Dec 21 2022

Mayor Bowser to Place District Snow Team on Standby to Prepare for Icy Surfaces, Chance of Brief, Light Snow Friday Morning

Temperatures Will Dip Below Freezing Friday and Saturday. Residents Encouraged to Sign Up...

Dec 14 2022

DC Public Schools to Open on a Two-Hour Delay on Thursday, December 15, DC Government to Open On Time

(Washington, DC) – Tonight, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that on Thursday, December 15, DC Public...

Dec 13 2022

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team Tonight in Preparation for Possible Freezing Rain on Thursday Morning

Residents are encouraged to sign up for weather updates and to check on vulnerable...

Oct 23 2022

Mayor Bowser and Department of Public Works to Kick Off the District’s Leaf Collection and Snow Prep Season

As part of Back to Basics Week, District agencies will highlight how residents can properly dispose...

Jan 26 2022

Mayor Bowser Deploying District Snow Team in Preparation for Weekend Snowfall

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser is deploying the District Snow Team tonight in preparation...

Oct 9 2020

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

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

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

Nov 27 2018

Public Roundtable and Hearing on The District Snow Removal Operations Plan

Testimony of Christopher J. Shorter, Director, Department of Public Works

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 "Omnibus Graffiti...

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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Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center
2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-6833
Fax: (202) 671-0642
TTY: (202) 673-6833
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