As DC continues through hypothermia season and heads into what is forecast to be a snowy winter, the District Snow Team is proactively spreading the word about what to expect during a winter weather event. While there is no immediate forecast for snow in DC, the District Snow Team is encouraging the community to familiarize themselves with how they can prepare their homes for winter and support any future deployments of the District Snow Team. Residents who have not already signed up to receive real-time updates through Alert DC are encouraged to do so at alert.dc.gov.
One way residents can support their neighbors this winter is by signing up for ServeDC’s Volunteer District Snow Team at servedc.galaxydigital.com/snow-team/. After snowfall, the DC Volunteer Snow Team helps remove ice and snow at the homes of seniors and residents with access and functional needs.
Below is additional information about how to prepare for and what to expect during a winter weather alert.
Before a Winter Storm
- Help Residents in Need: Call 311 or the shelter hotline