ALERT: Heat Emergency Plan Activated- TODAY. 
Due to the forecast of extreme heat, Mayor Muriel Bowser activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan at 12PM on 26, June 2024. When the forecast of the temperature or heat index in the District is 101 degrees or higher, District Government implements the Heat Emergency Plan and activates cooling centers for residents to seek relief from the heat.
A heat emergency has been activated for the District.
Stay cool: -Stay indoors w/ AC or find shade if you're outside
Wear loose, light-colored clothing
Drink lots of water
Check on family/neighbors
Find cooling centers: http://bit.ly/3oIAjcK
Call 311 for shelter
For additional tips on extreme heat, visit ready.dc.gov/extremeheat
Address/Location
DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
1275 First St NE
Washington, DC 20002
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 202-673-7647