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From Alert DC:
“NWS reports, snow showers and strong winds are expected to impact rush hour this evening. Strong cold front accompanied by scattered snow showers and strong gusty winds will cross the region this evening. Snow showers will move into the Metro area by 4 PM and should clear the region by 8 PM.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
From DPW:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced today that she will deploy the DC Snow Team (Department of Public Works and District Department of Transportation) Tuesday, January 12 to address the possible light snow event.
“For months, the Bowser Administration has been preparing and planning for winter weather. And we are ready,” said DPW Acting Director Christopher J. Shorter. “Although the current forecast for Tuesday calls for light snow that will not accumulate, we will deploy 15 plows tomorrow – to err on the side of caution and safety.”
The plows will be positioned on bridges and overpasses as well as the freeways and major routes to monitor conditions and spread salt if necessary. The deployment will continue until the threat of snow has passed.”
Ed. Note: Damn it – that was anti climatic. ba dum bum.
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From Department of Human Services:
The Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) will activate the city’s Cold Emergency Plan due to severe cold weather on Monday, January 4, 2016 through the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Under a “Cold Emergency Alert” additional services and supports are put in place to protect residents from life-threatening illness and injury associated with severe cold weather. The Cold Emergency Alert Plan is part of the “2015 – 2016 Winter Plan” developed by the DC Interagency Council on Homelessness.
WHEN:
Monday, January 4, 2016—Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Key services provided during Cold Emergency Alerts include:
Access to Emergency Shelter—Low-barrier, Hypothermia, and Overflow emergency shelters are open during Hypothermia and Cold Alerts.
Access to Overnight Warming Sites—In order to provide access to a warm and safe facility, designated public buildings, such as recreation centers, may open during the day or overnight. In cases where residents choose not to use the traditional low-barrier or hypothermia emergency shelters, these warming sites offer a warm and safe place to spend the night. Individuals may access these sites on their own or by contacting the Shelter Hotline for transportation.
Transportation to Warmth and Safety—Free transportation to an emergency shelter or warming site is provided to anyone experiencing homelessness in the District during a Cold Emergency Alert. To request transportation to shelter for persons in DC who are experiencing homelessness, contact the toll-free Shelter Hotline: 1-800-535-7252 or 311. Include the time, the address or location of the sighting, and a description of the person’s appearance.
Families seeking emergency shelter can also visit the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center at 920 Rhode Island Avenue, NE, Monday – Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Families can also call the DC Shelter Hotline at 800.535.7252 or 311 at any time day or night. (more…)
Adams Morgan. Starting to get a little disconcerting…
Wild. And more coming:
Thanks to a reader for sending this Fox5 screenshot.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering
From the Mayor’s Office:
“A historic agreement on climate change was reached today by nations who have gathered and negotiated at the COP21 in Paris for the past two weeks. The negotiators worked long and hard to send a strong and coordinated message that governments from around the world are ready to address climate change. Today’s announcement represents a significant step forward in the global fight to address climate change on a local level.
“I congratulate the negotiators in Paris and the commitment of national leaders across the globe to deliver this deal,” said DC Mayor Bowser. “I am hopeful that this agreement will move the world toward a more sustainable future. The District of Columbia is proud to be one of the first cities to attain compliance with the international Compact of Mayors. And as our nation’s capital, we will continue to lead in green energy and sustainable practices. By taking bold and concrete steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will improve the long-term health of our community, while creating good paying jobs that build pathways to the middle class for our residents.” (more…)
Thanks to Jeff for sending these cool shots.
Thanks to ScienceTeacher for sending these great shots.
Thanks to Matt for sending above from Petworth.
Shannon sends below from Dupont:
Wendy sends below from Adams Morgan:
Josh sends the shot below with the Monument:
