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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.

Featured Services

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.

Stay Connected - Alert DC

Parking and Driving

Get information on parking and driving during a snow event.

Tips for Shoveling Snow Safely

Get tips for shoveling snow safely.

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Latest

FEB

DC Public Schools Closed on Wednesday, February 12, DC Government to Open at 10 am

(Washington, DC) – This evening, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC Public Schools will be...

FEB

Mayor Bowser Declares Snow Emergency Beginning at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, February 11

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a Snow Emergency for Washington, DC to go...

FEB

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team in Preparation for Tuesday’s Forecasted Snowfall

(Washington, DC) – In preparation for forecasted snowfall on Tuesday, February 11, Mayor...

JAN

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

(Washington, DC) – This evening, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC Public Schools and DC...

JAN

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

(Washington, DC) – This evening, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC Public Schools...

OCT

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...

MAY

Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Oversight Hearing

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

NOV

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

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

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

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

OCT

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-...

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District Snow Team

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Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm

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899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 673-6833
Fax: (202) 671-0642
TTY: (202) 673-6833
Email: dpw@dc.gov