Alert DC is the District of Columbia’s multi-part citizen emergency notification system that includes DC Text Alert, DC Voice Alert, DC Police Alert, the Emergency Alert System (EAS), and the 72hours.dc.gov emergency information website. Notifications are sent to:
- E-mail accounts (work, home, other)
- Cell phones
- Pagers, including BlackBerry, and
- Wireless PDAs
Alert DC is your personal connection to real-time updates with instructions on where to go, what to do, or what not to do, who to contact and other important information.
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA)
Visit the HSEMA Website for a list of DC specific alerts methods, i.e. radio, television, web.
Capital Alert
Sign up for free alerts from local governments in the National Capital Region.
If Your Power Goes Out
During an emergency it's important to stay calm. Even after an event, there may still be dangers. What seems like a safe distance or location may not be. Remember to stay tuned to your local emergency station WTOP 1500 am, and follow the advice of trained professionals.
Related Links
- Are You Prepared?
- Emergency Preparedness Planning
- Types of Emergencies and How to Prepare
- Path to Preparedness - Safety Plan Checklist
- Emergency Kits
- More HEPRA Resources