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Friday, August 26, 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY [UPDATED]
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of the Mayor
Office of Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 26, 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY [UPDATED]
MAYOR VINCENT C. GRAY TO HOLD 1 P.M. PRESS BRIEFING AT DC HSEMA
TO UPDATE MEDIA ON DISTRICT’S PREPARATIONS FOR HURRICANE IRENE
WHAT: A press briefing to provide the latest information on the District’s preparations for the expected impact of Hurricane Irene later this weekend.
WHO: Mayor Vincent C. Gray and members of his public-safety team
WHEN: Friday, August 26, 2011
1:00 p.m.
WHERE: D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
2720 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20032
Washington, DC 20032
Background: The National Weather Service has placed the District under a Tropical Storm Warning and the city is expected to experience winds of at least tropical-storm force, heavy rain and potential flooding of the Potomac River and other estuaries due to Hurricane Irene’s storm surge on Saturday and Sunday. Tornadoes are also often associated with hurricanes.
Mayor Gray and the District’s safety, health and human-services agencies are preparing for potential storm impacts including flooding, wind damage, power loss and other consequences.
PLEASE NOTE: Tours of the DC government’s command center at HSEMA will be available to members of the media following the press conference.
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Senior Writer/Editor
Office of Communications
Executive Office of the Mayor
1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20004
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202.727.1977 (fax)
“One City Summer Fun … Something for Everyone”
Mayor Gray’s comprehensive summer program with fun activities, events and services for residents of all ages
For more information visit www.onecitysummer.dc.gov or call 311
Mayor Gray’s comprehensive summer program with fun activities, events and services for residents of all ages
For more information visit www.onecitysummer.dc.gov or call 311
DDOT Prepares For Hurricane Irene
DDOT Prepares For Hurricane Irene
Efforts Underway in Preparation For Storm-Related Impacts
(Washington, D.C.) In anticipation of Hurricane Irene, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced efforts are underway to ensure the safety of the traveling public from potential storm-related impacts in the District of Columbia.
Given the probability of severe winds and the potential for flooding DDOT’s active construction project work sites are being secured to prevent damage. DDOT has also directed permit holders working in public space to take measures to ensure their work zones are secured. All work in the right of way, with the exception of emergency repairs, will be suspended at the close of business today (Friday, August 26).
In addition:
· Drainage ways in flood prone areas are being cleared and actively monitored to prevent flooding issues.
· Generators are being deployed city-wide to provide back-up power for traffic signals.
· The Urban Forestry Administration is proactively pruning trees along some critical roadways.
· DDOT personnel and contractors will be on call throughout the weekend to clear downed trees and debris.
· DDOT is coordinating emergency evacuation preparedness efforts with HSEMA, U.S. DOT, VDOT and MDOT and will continue to track the weather conditions through the weekend.
DDOT will be providing critical traffic-related and emergency information on a real time basis via Twitter.com/ddotdc. Residents are strongly urged to avoid traveling during the storm if possible. High winds could topple trees and pose a hazard to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
Citizens are asked to call 311 to report any downed trees or branches in the public space and to provide as much detail as possible.
The Dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the DC Rally for Full Democracy and the National Action Network March scheduled for this weekend, and the related street closures, have been cancelled.
Transit Services:
If weather conditions become unsafe, transit services may be impacted or suspended during the storm. For updates please use the following resources:
Metrorail and Metrobus: www.wmata.com and www.twitter.com/wmata
DC Circulator: www.dccirculator.com and www.twitter.com/DCCirculator
Capital Bikeshare: www.capitalbikeshare.com, www.twitter.com/Bikeshare and www.facebook.com/CapitalBikeshare
Emergency Information Resources:
Detailed information about traffic evacuation routes and transportation tips for an emergency incident are available online at ddot.dc.gov.
Additional emergency preparedness information is available at 72hours.dc.gov Members of the public are also encouraged to sign up to receive updates on severe weather, traffic and incidents via email and/or text message from ALERT DC at https://textalert.ema.dc.gov. Residents can also monitor Channel 16 in the District for storm updates.
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