Thanks to AC for emailing us the photo above from NH and Spring Rd, NW.
@mldrohan tweets us the photo above:
“#Doublerainbow over the Monument from #WoodleyPark!”
and @ProfessorHowell tweets us the photo below:
“Double rainbow in Petworth!”
Lots more after the jump. (more…)
From DPW:
“The DC Department of Public Works announced today that its trash and recycling crews will begin their collections an hour earlier, at 6 am, Tuesday, July 2 due to predicted 90°+ temperatures.
DPW will observe Independence Day, July 4, so Friday’s collections “slide” to Saturday, July 5. Residents may put their trash and recyclables out for pick-up starting at 6:30 pm the day before their collections. Trash and recycling containers should be removed from public space by 8 pm on the collection day.
Throughout the summer, when the temperature is predicted to be 90˚ or higher or the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments announces unhealthy air quality (Code Orange or Code Red days), DPW collection crews will begin their work at 6 am to avoid health or environmental issues.”
“All outdoor pools are open six days a week, and are closed one day for cleaning and maintenance.”
You can see a list of all pool hours here.
Upshur pool hours are:
“Summer 2014 Hours: Tue – Fri 1:00pm – 8:00pm; Sat – Sun 12:00pm – 6:00pm. Closed on Mondays. 4300 Arkansas Ave, NW”
Banneker pool hours are:
“Summer 2014 Hours: Mon – Wed, Fri 1:00pm – 8:00pm; Lap Swim Mon – Wed, Fri 8:00am – 10:00am; Sat – Sun 12:00pm – 6:00pm. Closed Thursdays.”
Banneker pool – 2500 Georgia Avenue, NW
Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend
Power outages continue to plague parts of Columbia Heights at the most inopportune times. Last night on twitter lots of Columbia Heights residents tweeted us news of another power outage. @cafedarkness at Lamont and 11th St, NW first let us know around 7:15pm. In addition to parts of 11th Street @nnaroosa later tweeted:
“recent outages along 13th street as well with no restoration estimate #hotmess”
The frustration was echoed on the Columbia Heights listserv this morning:
“Last summer you along with other Pepco executives came to our neighborhood in Columbia Heights DC to discuss the Pepco work done to increase capacity of underground feeders from 4kV to 13–
Our neighborhood sat on the sidelines of messy, loud, and intrusive work for months.
Roads were blocked, cars ticketed and towed without notice — all in the name of the Harvard Conversion project to provide increased capacity.
Since Pepco completed their work last summer we experienced a series of brownouts and a number of blackouts.
This didn’t happen before Pepco did work in our neighborhood.
Fast forward to this evening 6/18 a hot day and night — and our power has been out since 11pm– it’s now 6 am. The longest outage to date (and still not fixed)
Could you pls explain what is being done to provide a reliable power supply to the CH neighborhood?”
Pepco’s response at 8:45am:
“We have identified the cause of the outage. It is due to a failed transformer and the new transformer is enroute to be set. I will update you on the Estimated Time of Restoration.
I do understand the impact and will be looking into this further.”
Ed. Note: I inquired with DPR and pools will open for regular weekday summer hours starting Monday (they have already been opened for weekends.)
From DPR:
“Due to the anticipated heat advisory this week, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will open all spray parks one week early, starting today.
All spray parks will operate during their normal hours of operation from 10 am to 7 pm.
Please see the list of the District’s spray parks below: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend
From DC Water:
“Please leave fire hydrants alone
—Residents are urged to cool off without opening hydrants—
—Tampering with hydrants is illegal, dangerous, can cause low water pressure and can damage the water system—
As temperatures rise, the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and DC Water urge those in the District to beat the heat without tampering with fire hydrants. Unauthorized hydrant use can hamper firefighting, damage the water system and cause injury. It can also flood streets, creating traffic dangers. And it can lower the water pressure for everyone on the block.
Residents and visitors in the District can keep cool by staying in shade or air conditioning and drinking plenty of water. When the temperature or heat index reaches 95, residents are encouraged to take extra precautions against the heat. If they do not live in an air-conditioned building, they may take refuge at a District swimming pool, cooling center, recreation facility, senior center or other air-conditioned building. More information, and locations, can be found at dc.gov or by calling 311.
Also DC Water offers a misting tent and cooling stations for large community events sponsored by District agencies and community groups. These are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis by registering online at dcwater.com/mistingtent or by calling the Office of External Affairs at 202-787-2200.
In the event of a life-threatening heat emergency, please call 911 for medical assistance. Tampering with a District hydrant is a crime, subject to a $100 fine. To report unauthorized use of fire hydrants, please call the DC Water Command Center at 202-612-3400.”
From DPW:
“The DC Department of Public Works announced today that its trash and recycling crews will begin their collections an hour earlier, at 6 am, Tuesday, June 17 through Friday, June 20 due to predicted 90°+ temperatures. Residents may put their trash and recyclables out for pick-up starting at 6 pm the day before their collections. Trash and recycling containers should be removed from public space by 8 pm on the collection day.
Throughout the summer, when the temperature is predicted to be 90˚ or higher or the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments announces unhealthy air quality (Code Orange or Code Red days), DPW collection crews will begin their work at 6 am to avoid health or environmental issues.”
@rmmcgl10 tweets us the wild photo above around 7:15pm.
And Ben Hodapp emails us around 8:30pm the beautiful and calming photo below from Cantina Marina:
Photo of previous storm damage on the trail back in 2012 by PoPville flickr user quemac
From a press release:
“DC Water is investigating a possible Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) overnight in C & O Canal National Historical Park. An SSO occurs when diluted untreated wastewater spills or overflows, and can be caused by excessive rainfall. Due to the overflow, the Capital Crescent Trail is closed to the public between Water Street in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Cove. The National Park Service recommends using the C&O Canal Tow Path as an alternate route in this location, but cautions that portions of the Tow Path prone to flooding may be closed farther upstream. Water levels are expected to peak Saturday afternoon.
In coordination with the National Park Service and U.S. Park Police, DC Water is cordoning off the affected areas and the public is reminded to respect these public health and safety closures. Untreated sewage can contain many pathogens causing a variety of illnesses ranging from e-coli to hepatitis. If people come in contact with the untreated overflow they risk getting sick and bringing these pathogens into their homes.
It is important to note that DC Water’s drinking water system is separate from the wastewater system and is NOT affected by the overflows. DC Water’s intake valves are on the Potomac River at Great Falls and Little Falls, far north of the District.
DC Water has mobilized repair crews and contractors and will take immediate action to decontaminate impacted areas of the Park. In addition, the Authority is investigating to determine the cause for this and a prior overflow on April 30.
With nearly 1,800 miles of sewer lines throughout its service area, DC Water appreciates notification from the public if a sewer back up is suspected. Please call the 24-hour Emergency Command Center at 202-612-3400 at any time to report water or sewer emergencies in the District of Columbia. More information on the sewer system can be found at dcwater.com.”