June 21, 2024
Dear Washingtonians,
It is hot and, unfortunately, getting hotter throughout the weekend. With temperatures forecast to hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday and Sunday, please check on neighbors and loved ones and take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Those without air conditioning are urged to seek relief in air-conditioned buildings and cooling centers.
You can call 311 to request free transportation to a cooling center or shelter for yourself or someone else.
Here is what you should know about staying safe in the heat:
Limit your time outdoors. Vulnerable populations, including older adults and those with physical and mental health conditions, should limit their time outdoors to no more than 20 minutes per hour.
Drink plenty of water.
Do not leave children or pets inside vehicles.
Keep pets indoors and provide plenty of shade and water when they are outside.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If you suspect that you or someone you know is experiencing a heat-related illness, call 911. Symptoms may include dry red skin, convulsions, throbbing headaches, disorientation or delirium, chills, nausea or vomiting, rapid pulse, or loss of consciousness.
Recognize that extreme heat can have impacts on a person’s mental health, and residents with existing mental health conditions are more vulnerable to extreme heat. Some psychiatric medications, including some antidepressants and antipsychotics, can affect body temperature regulation, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stick to your treatment regimen and talk with your doctor about any concerns.
Stay safe and cool, check on each other, and let's work together to have a safe, fun weekend.
Sincerely,
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Tonight, join the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for Late Night Hype at the Bald Eagle Recreation Center. Late Night Hype x Beat the Streets is a collaboration between DPR and MPD designed to provide young people with safe, fun, and engaging events all summer long.
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When: Tonight, Friday, June 21, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
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Where: Bald Eagle Rec Center, 100 Joliet St. SW
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More information: latenighthype.splashthat.com
Throughout the summer, all youth in DC have access to free meals and snacks at more than 100 DC Youth Meals sites across all eight wards. Sites will open on Wednesday, June 26 and provide free meals through Sunday, August 25.
All young people in DC 18 and younger can receive free meals at the sites with no application or ID required.
Sites are posted and updated weekly on summer.dc.gov.
Calling all DC Seniors: Join Mayor Bowser and the Department of Aging and Community Living for Mayor Bowser’s 13th Annual Senior Symposium.
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When: Tuesday, June 25 @ 10:00 a.m.
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Where: Ballou Senior High School (3401 4th St SE)
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More information: tinyurl.com/SenSymposium13
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This weekend, celebrate the summer solstice with the Smithsonian! On Saturday, June 22, museums along the National Mall will have special programing and extended hours, with two museums staying open until midnight.
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