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“Dear PoPville,

DC is activating cold weather emergency shelters! I saw lots of unhoused folks outside last night and DC hosts a hotline you can call to help get those folks somewhere warm for the night!”

“Last Updated: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM ET
Current Alert Status: The District will remain under a COLD ALERT from 9 AM on Tue, 12/9 until 9 AM on Wed, 12/10

Get Help Now: Call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311

For cold weather preparedness and winter safety tips, visit ready.dc.gov.

Check back often for updates throughout hypothermia season!

CALLING FOR HELP

During hypothermia season, the Shelter Hotline is available 24/7. If you need help or see someone outside who needs shelter or a welfare check, please call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311. If there is an immediate risk to safety, call 911. When calling, please include the date and time, the address or location, and a description of the person in need. (more…)



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From MPD:

“On Friday, December 5, 2025, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw will take place at the Kennedy Center in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, beginning at 10:00 p.m. through Friday, December 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic: (more…)


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