The DC Department of Health promotes health, wellness and equality across DC and protects the safety of residents, visitors and those doing business here.
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DC Health retweeted
On today's PHIG Impact Report, Santiago Gonzalez-Irizarry and Larissa Pardo detail how @_DCHealth is improving staff collaboration and advancing an enterprise-wide approach to data modernization by leveraging #PHIG funding.
🎧: discover.astho.org/4hVnTWi.
@CDCgov @NNPHI_ORG
ALT A promotional image for "Investing in Tomorrow: PHIG Impact Report" featuring two individuals. On the left, a person smiles at the camera with text identifying them as Larissa Pardo, MSPH, Statistician at DC Health. On the right, another person, identified as Santiago González-Irizarry, MPH, Data Modernization Lead at DC Health, is also smiling. The logos of Public Health Review and PHIG Partners are at the bottom.
DC Health retweeted
Heading to one of the District's exciting weekend events? Stay aware of your surroundings. If you see anything out of the ordinary, tell event staff or call 9-1-1.
Learn more and report suspicious activity online: iwatch.dc.gov
If you see something, say something.
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DC is under a Heat Alert until Friday, September 11 at 8 AM. Daytime temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter. Overnight temperatures may feel like 80°F or hotter.
You can beat the heat by:
✅ Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas.
✅ Taking frequent breaks while working outside.
✅ Drinking lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty.
Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.
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🐀 Rats don’t belong on our business corridors, and DPW’s Rodent Control Unit (RCU) is on the job. The RCU works directly with businesses, commercial properties, and mixed-use corridors to educate owners and identify conditions that attract rodents.
From proper trash storage to eliminating food sources and potential harborage, RCU helps businesses understand how to prevent rats and takes enforcement action when necessary. Clean corridors. Safer neighborhoods. Fewer rats.
See rodent activity? Report it through DC 311.
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DC is under a Heat Alert until Wednesday, September 2 at 8 AM. Daytime temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter. Overnight temperatures may feel like 80°F or hotter.
You can beat the heat by:
✅ Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas.
✅ Taking frequent breaks while working outside.
✅ Drinking lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty.
Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District until 10:00 PM tonight, August 27. Heavy rain, wind gusts, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible.
Take time to prepare.
Visit ready.dc.gov for more.
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Numerous storms are expected this afternoon and evening (August 20), including during the evening commute.
Damaging winds of 55-70 MPH, isolated tornadoes and heavy rain are possible.
Prepare:
📱Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts in your cell phone settings and sign up for AlertDC (alert.dc.gov)
🛑 Never travel through flooded roads or trails
🍂 Clear gutters and drains
⚽️ Secure loose balcony and patio items
Learn more about storm preparedness: ready.dc.gov
DC Health retweeted
DC is under a Heat Alert until Tuesday, August 18 at 8 AM. Daytime temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter. Overnight temperatures may feel like 80°F or hotter.
You can beat the heat by:
✅ Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas.
✅ Taking frequent breaks while working outside.
✅ Drinking lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty.
Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.
DC Health retweeted
It's time: DC's official Back-to-School Checklist is here!
Save this one-stop guide of resources, action items, and key reminders to make sure your family is first-day ready and set up for success all year long.
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Don't miss out on DC SUN Bucks!
Benefits are issued as a one-time payment of $120 per eligible student, and most benefits will arrive between June and August. Find out if your student is eligible and how to apply at sunbucks.dc.gov
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the District of Columbia until midnight tonight, August 2.
Heavy rain may produce flash flooding.
NEVER travel through flooded roads or trails.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the District of Columbia until 9:30 PM tonight, July 28.
Heavy rain may produce flash flooding.
NEVER travel through flooded roads or trails.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia until 10:00 PM tonight (July 28).
A Tornado Watch means that tornadoes are possible in the area.
Strong winds may cause downed trees or 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.
DURING A TORNADO:
- Go to the nearest sturdy building. If you're not near a building, enter the nearest Metro station.
- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor if possible. STAY AWAY from windows.
Visit ready.dc.gov/pages/hazard-to… for tornado safety tips.
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Severe thunderstorms may affect the evening commute today (July 21).
If you drive:
🚗 Keep headlights on
🅿️ Pull over to a safe space until storms pass if visibility is low
🛑 Never drive through flooded roads
If you use public transit:
☂️ Pack weather essentials like a raincoat before you head out
🏢 Shelter in a sturdy building or Metro station during severe storms
Stay aware of storms and other hazardous weather: alert.dc.gov
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Thunderstorms are forecasted to affect the District this afternoon (July 18). Some thunderstorms may become severe with damaging wind gusts. Large hail, tornado, and flash flooding are possible.
Plan for storms before they arrive:
- Get free local weather alerts at alert.dc.gov
- Know where you'll shelter
- Charge essential devices
- Secure loose balcony/patio items
- Gather supplies like medical devices, flashlights, and a radio
Learn more weather preparedness tips: ready.dc.gov
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🔴 A Code Red Air Quality Alert is issued for DC today, July 18, due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Conditions are expected to improve to a Code Orange later this afternoon.
Outdoor air quality is currently unhealthy for at-risk groups including seniors, children, pregnant people, and people with heart and lung conditions. The general public may experience health issues.
🛋️ Limit time outside.
☎️ Check on neighbors and loved ones.
📚 Visit libraries and community centers for free, fun indoor space.
🖥️ Follow guidance from DC health.
Learn more: airnow.gov/dc.
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Things to know about air quality in DC (7/17):
1. We’re currently in Code Purple.
2. We're advising sensitive groups to stay indoors as much as possible and all other groups to limit both time outside and to avoid heavy exertion activities. If you must go outside, wear a mask.
3. All DC Gov outdoor activities cancelled; outdoor pools and spray parks are closed.