DC HSEMA 4.1.2

While no one can ever be entirely prepared for an emergency, proactive planning and access to reliable information significantly enhance safety. Familiarity with evacuation routes, essential supplies, and tailored plans for oneself, loved ones, and pets can make a critical difference in protection during a crisis and during the initial 72 hours of recovery.

The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) offers an iPhone/iPad application that consolidates vital resources for use before, during, and after emergencies or disasters. This comprehensive tool provides users with:

• Emergency evacuation routes out of the District
• Real-time Alert DC emergency text notifications
• Current weather updates from the National Weather Service
• Disaster preparedness and safety tips via ReadyDC
• Help lines with emergency contact information
• An Events Calendar detailing training sessions, outreach events, and major community happenings such as marathons and festivals
• Alerts from the Metropolitan Transit Authority regarding service disruptions
• Locations of shelters, cooling, and warming centers available during extreme weather or post-disaster conditions
• Maps indicating the locations of District Police and Fire stations

The functionality of this app ensures that individuals can access crucial information regardless of their location or activity. It is available at no cost through the respective app stores for iPhone and iPad devices.