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District Threat Level

District Threat Level Is Yellow - Elevated Risk of Terrorist Attacks

What to Do If...

  		•  Thunderstorm
  		•  Winter Storm
  		•  Floods
  		•  Utlity Outage
  		•  Fire
  		•  Heat/Cold
  		•  Earthquake
  		•  Tornadoes
  		•  Hurricane
  		•  Terrorism
  		•  HAZMAT
  		•  Evacuation
  		•  Shelter in Place

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    What would you do if a major disaster hit the District?
     
    Emergencies can occur quickly and without warning. The best way to keep yourself and your family safe is to be prepared before an emergency strikes.
     
    Get ready now. We encourage all households in the District of Columbia to take these four steps to prepare for an emergency:
    Get the official information you need during an emergency.
    Make a Plan
    Make a plan for you and your family to be prepared for all hazards.
    Make an Emergency Go Kit
    Make an emergency kit that can last at least 72hours after a disaster.
    Be Aware Be Aware
    Be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious behavior to the proper authorities.
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