photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that on Friday, January 19, DC Public Schools will be closed. DC Government will operate on a normal schedule. Supervisors are encouraged to allow for liberal leave for those employees who wish to take leave due to weather conditions.
The District’s Cold Weather Emergency remains activated. Residents are encouraged to call 311 or the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 to request accessible shelter transport for individuals experiencing homelessness, who may have disabilities, other access and/or functional needs, and are outside. Transportation to shelter is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If there is an immediate risk to safety, dial 911.”
From WMATA:
“On Friday, Jan. 19, Metrobus is operating on a Moderate Snow Plan.
Under the Moderate plan, service will be suspended on some routes and buses detour around roads prone to hazardous conditions, including many neighborhood streets.
Customers are advised to travel only if necessary, as snow and ice may create dangerous conditions, causing delays and increased wait times. If snow is blocking the curb, customers are advised to wait on the sidewalk instead of the street until the bus arrives.”
From OPM:
“1/19: Federal agencies in the DC area will OPEN with a 2-hour delay and have the option of allowing unscheduled leave/telework. Employees should plan to arrive for work no more than 2 hour(s) later than they would be expected to arrive.”
From DC Council:
“The Council will operate on a two-hour delay today due to the snow. Remote work is encouraged for employees.”