As the holiday season approaches and winter takes hold, it’s important to be prepared for extreme cold and unpredictable weather. FEMA Region 3 is encouraging individuals and communities to embrace winter weather safety with the same care and attention they give to their seasonal celebrations.
News, Media & Events: District Of Columbia (Dc)
Events
2025-09-10T17:00:00
2025-09-10T17:30:00
Virtual
Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025 EST
- Sep 10, 2025 5:30 p.m. EST
Virtual
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of 30-minute training webinars on the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
2025-10-01T18:00:00
2025-10-01T19:00:00
Virtual
Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025 EST
- Oct 1, 2025 7:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Virtual presentation offered by FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) to provide an overview of the program, including its support to the community of practice via downloadable templates and guidance, trainings and advisory services.
2025-10-07T16:00:00
2025-10-07T17:00:00
Virtual
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025 EST
- Oct 7, 2025 5:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) will demonstrate how to use the most downloaded continuous improvement templates and guides available on the program's Preparedness Toolkit (PrepToolkit) website.
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
Do you know how to be #WinterReady? In preparation for this weekend’s inclement weather, FEMA Region 3 urges individuals and communities to prioritize safety and preparedness.
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Do you know what to do in an earthquake? The annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill is taking place this week on Thursday, October 19th across the United States.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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District of Columbia — Risk Rating 2.0 — State Profile 2025
Washington DC — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology Narrative 2025
District of Columbia — Risk Rating 2.0 — ZIP Code Breakdown 2025
District of Columbia — Risk Rating 2.0 — County Breakdown 2025
Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant 08232023
FEMA, DCHSEMA and DC Water leaders together during a tour of the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant on August 23, 2023
fema dacc posting
Biden-Harris Administration, Black Resilience Network Highlight Importance of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at Climate Resilience Roundtable 1
WASHINGTON -- FEMA co-hosted a roundtable discussion to equip black faith-based and community organizations with tools and resources to strengthen a whole-community approach to climate resilience. (FEMA Photo by Graham Haynes)
National — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology
District of Columbia — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology
Washington, DC Greensheet