Notification of Potential Weather Event For the District of Columbia – Secure Construction Sites and Properties To Ensure Safety
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory and flood watch for the Washington, DC area from early this afternoon (Tuesday, January 9, 2024) until early tomorrow morning (Wednesday, January 10, 2024).
This weather event has the potential of bringing damaging wind gusts up to 55MPH, in addition to long duration rainfall of up to four inches in some areas.
The DC Department of Buildings (DOB) is notifying all residents and businesses with open construction permits to take proper precautions by preparing all construction sites within the District of Columbia for sustained high winds and water. This combination of heavy winds and rainfall will not only result in the potential for flooding of creeks, small streams, and urban areas, but may also produce downed trees/power lines, which could induce power outages.
In anticipation and preparation for approaching inclement weather, including heavy rains and winds that may impact the District later today, DOB urges residents and businesses to secure their sites. Wind-blown debris from construction sites can be a hazard to people as well as property.
Extra safeguards to prevent any equipment, materials, or debris from being dislodged from worksites should be taken. Fences, signs, equipment, and materials (including porta johns and roll-off debris containers) should be secured at all construction sites. Additionally, property owners and managers should also secure any loose objects that are unsafe to bring inside, i.e., propane tanks, and should bring objects indoors that could become airborne in high winds, e.g., patio furniture, garbage cans, rooftop planters, etc.
Thank you in advance for securing your site and stay safe.
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