DC Government Alters Services for Juneteenth Celebrations

DC Metropolitan Police

On Wednesday, June 19, District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. 

As the District remains in an Extended Heat Emergency, some facilities are specifically opening on Wednesday, June 19 to help people beat the heat, including select outdoor pools and recreation centers.

During the Extended Heat Emergency, residents are urged to stay cool, check on seniors and other vulnerable neighbors, and to call the shelter hotline for unsheltered residents in need of free, accessible transportation to a cooling center. To request accessible transportation to a cooling center for yourself or someone else, call the shelter hotline

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