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ReadyDC Preparedness Bulletin
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 It is that time of year again! Days are getting longer and our clocks are moving forward an hour, which means spring time is almost here. Spring often brings the threat of severe weather, like thunderstorms, tornadoes, power outages and flooding, and planning ahead is your best chance of protecting yourself, your families, and your communities.
Make sure your to-do list has more than spring cleaning! With everything from changing the batteries in your smoke detectors to updating your home’s emergency kits, there are plenty of steps you can take before a disaster or emergency occurs. Visit Ready.dc.gov to learn more!
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Get Connected
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Download the HSEMA Mobile App
Have you ever needed on-demand weather forecasts from the National Weather Service? Metro service updates? A running list of active AlertDC notifications? Preparedness tips from ReadyDC? Well, there’s an app for that!
The DC Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency mobile app is free!
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Stay In The Know While On The Go
Did you know HSEMA is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram AND LiknedIn? Follow us on social media to stay current on agency news, career announcements, community outreach, emergency preparedness guidance, resources in multiple languages, and more!
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Get Real-Time Alerts When It Counts
Did you know that the District has an official emergency communication system?
AlertDC is your personal connection to real-time alerts impacting daily life in the District about traffic, public safety, or widespread power and water utility outages, and weather events impacting daily life here in the District.
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Personal Preparedness
Flood Insurance
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, affecting nearly every region and state.
Most homeowners and renter’s insurance policies do not cover flood damage. It typically takes up to 30 days for a policy to go into effect so the time to buy is well before a disaster. Purchase or renew your flood insurance policy today.
Click here to get flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority - Open Period Extended
Did you know that uninsured residents in the District of Columbia still have more time to enroll in health coverage for 2021? Residents can enroll using DC Health Link’s Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for COVID-19 until the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. All DC Health Link plans cover diagnosis, treatment, testing, and vaccination for COVID-19 for free. Residents that sign up during the COVID-19 SEP will have coverage that is effective immediately.
DC Health Link has made enrollment just as easy as it is during the open enrollment period.
For information on getting insured through DC Health Link, visit https://www.dchealthlink.com/coronavirus.
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ReadyDC Preparedness Resources for Kids
Emergencies and disasters can be scary, but it is important to teach kids how to build an emergency kit, recognize and respond to signs of danger, and be aware of their surroundings. Use the ReadyDC resources below to help your children feel more prepared without being scared:
To learn more about preparing kids for emergencies, visit ready.dc.gov/kids
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Community Preparedness
If you See Something, Say Something
We all play a role in keeping our communities safe. As you go about your daily routine, if you see something that doesn't quite look right, say something!
If you see or hear anything out of the ordinary, contact police:
- To report immediate threats or emergencies, call 911
- To report suspicious activity or behavior, call: (202) 727-9099
- Report by using MPD's iWATCH website: iwatchdc.org
- Report by using MPD's text tip line at: 50411
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Applications Now Open for Nonprofit Security Grant Program
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On February 25, 2021, FEMA released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The NSGP is open to nonprofits in the National Capital Region and can provide support for physical security enhancements and activities.
Please note, applicants must submit their applications by Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:59:59 PM EDT to the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, which is the State Administrative Agent for this grant.
Click here to learn more and apply.
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