A graduate of the Hartford Seminary, Hartford, CT, Dora spent more than forty years with the Center for Applied Linguistics in Tenleytown until her retirement in 2009.  As a result of her contributions in the field of Arabic language education, a scholarship program was established in her name by the Qatar Foundation to benefit teachers as part of the Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

 Dora was a member of the Community of Christ, La Casa Center, on Mt Pleasant St, and over the years, active in many community activities in Mt Pleasant.

 Further details and memorial information forthcoming.

The DC Preservation League (DCPL), the District of Columbia's only citywide nonprofit organization dedicated topreserving and protecting the historic and built environment, is accepting nominations for its annual list of Most Endangered Places in Washington for 2012. The online nomination form can be found at www.dcpreservation.organd must be submitted no later than COB Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Selections will be announced in October 2012.

This list, issued annually since 1996, has included historic buildings and places such as the west campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital, McMillan Reservoir, Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Library and the Joseph Taylor Arms Mansion (Chancery of the Democratic Republic of the Congo). The list of Most Endangered Places in Washington is chosen by the DCPL Board of Trustees based on nominations submitted by concerned individuals, communities and organizations. Nominations are assessed based on the severity of the threat to the resource in question, whether through demolition, neglect, or inappropriate alteration. The list can include buildings, parks or other landscaped areas, or even vistas and other aspects of the city's unique planned history.  All Most Endangered Places selected are located in the District of Columbia. 

Detailed descriptions of each site listed in past years including information about the threats motivating their inclusion on these lists can be found at www.dcpreservation.org.

DCPL invites volunteers, civic associations, government officials, and other groups to partner with us in preserving and protecting these endangered places. For more information, contact DCPL at 202.783.5144 orinfo@.... For more information on DCPL, visit www.dcpreservation.org. 

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Metro DC,
effective from Friday morning through Friday evening.  Heat Index values are
forecast to be close to 110 degrees, and temperatures will be in the upper 90s
to 100 degrees.

Although this Excessive Heat Watch expires Friday evening, this expiration is
due to the policy of the NWS to limit the duration of Excessive Heat Watches to
the upcoming 48 hours.  In fact, there is a possibility of an extended heat wave
lasting for several days, with temperatures hovering around 100 and relative
humidity in the mid-60s to low-70s.  D.C. is forecast to sit on the northern
edge of a massive incoming heat dome.  The question of whether D.C. will
approach record-setting heat during this period will depend on whether or not
the cold front that forms the northern edge of the heat dome drops south of D.C.
for some of that time, or remains north of D.C.  Regardless, officials and first
responders should prepare for the possibility of excessive heat through at least
July 5th. The days where D.C. is within the heat dome are likely to approach or
surpass 100 degrees.


HEAT index values...Up to 110 degrees.

Temperatures...Upper 90s to around 100 degrees.

  IMPACT...Risk of heat exhaustion or other heat related illness
   fort those without air-conditioning or those spending time
   outdoors for an extended period.

Citizens should prepare for the possibility of excessive heat occuring on any
day between now and July 5th.

Precautions for heat:

Drink plenty of fluids
Stay indoors in an air-conditioned room whenever possible
Stay out of direct sunlight
Do not leave children or pets in vehicles
Check up on neighbors, particularly the elderly and sick
Wear light colored, lightweight and loose-fitting clothing
Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke (further info:
http://bit.ly/heatiillness)
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New: Golden raspberries! These things are ambrosia, very short season, small quantities, try ‘em while you can. Blueberry Pancake Frozen Pops – available in bulk packaging at a discount! Methley plums, black raspberries, blueberries, red gooseberries, Lodi apples, black and red currants.

I am so excited by what the heat taught me this week: homemade fruit rollups! Blend half a jar of apple sauce from Quaker Valley Orchard or Reid Orchard with a handful of your favorite fruit of the week (I had some strawberries left over), a squeeze of lemon juice, and a dollop of honey (also from Quaker Valley) into a very thick puree. Pour over a silicon baking mat on a cookie sheet, or even just some cut open plastic bags, and spread it thin, like an eighth inch thick, tap it and shake it a bit, then leave it in the blinding sun. If the humidity is so bad it doesn’t dry out completely by the end of the day, give it a short blast in the oven, but preferably not. Use pizza wheel, scissors or knife to cut it into long inch-wide strips and roll ‘em up like coils of 100 stamps, and if they make it this far, store in a mason jar or something, but they’ll probably be devoured by spouses and children alike before you get them put away.

Events:

• Mt P Market Buskers: Julie Green is bringing us The Big Cheese, a local band of fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin doing original folk and bluegrass tunes, plus covers of the classics like Ring of Fire, Single Ladies and Man of Constant Sorrow. Um…Single Ladies?
• Farmers’ Market Bike Clinic: Starting no earlier than 10am, neighbors with skills gather on the bandstand to help each other out with their bikes. Ask for an Rx for 10% off all your bike needs at Old School Hardware across the street – they’re stocked up on all the essentials like inner tubes, pumps, tools, lights, and more!

Local Foods:
Pleasant Pops: Blueberry Pancake Pop! Made with local Trickling Springs Creamery milk, maple syrup and blueberries. Peach Hibiscus Pop with the first peaches of the year from Quaker Valley Orchards. Plus a few more Strawberry Ginger Lemonade left!

People’s Bao: Chinese steamed buns with tender, slow roasted heirloom Berkshire pork shoulder or duck confit or savory Pennsylvania shiitake mushrooms and market fresh greens.

V Picnic Club: Jill’s day off! See Brainfood in her spot, doing a demo.

Richfield Farm: Corn, cherry tomatoes, raspberries and blueberries. Green beans, yellow beans and fava beans. Zucchini and yellow and patty pan squash. Slicing and pickling cucumbers. Broccoli, kohlrabi, Swiss chard, kale, collards, red mustard, and all kinds of lettuce heads. Red and white candy onions. Bouquets.

Earth Spring Farm: Delicious, nutritious oyster mushrooms! Salt n’ Pepper, Tasty Jade, American Slicer and Picklin’ cukes. Yellow, green and Dragon Tongue green beans. Zucchini and golden zucchini and straightneck yellow squash. Dandelion greens. Four kinds of kale, chard and collards. Walla Walla and Red Tropea spring onions and baby leeks and scallions. Okra and radicchio. Chervil, epazote, basil, lemongrass, oregano, marjoram, chocolate and orange mints. Amish cheese: havarti, cheddars and jacks, in plain and herb flavors.

Quaker Valley Orchards: Red, white and blue potatoes! Gold, black and red raspberries, yellow semi-cling Sentry peaches, nectarines. Red and green gooseberries. Currants and a few blackberries. Sugar peas, cucumbers, cabbage, yellow squash and zucchini. Popcorn, honey, Honeycrisp apple sauce, tomato sauce, apple butter, dried apples, canned peaches, and jams in Tart Cherry, Blueberry, Blackberry and Strawberry.

Groff’s Content Farm: Whole chickens, lamb, all cuts of pork, pork sausages, bacon, lots of good beef steaks, roasts and ground beef. Eggs. Complete raw meat dog food. Tallow soaps.

Reid Orchard: White and yellow peaches, Methley plums, red and black raspberries, blueberries, green and red gooseberries, Lodi apples, and black and red currants. Canned goods like preserves, apple butter, apple sauce.

Truck Patch Farms: Golden and Ruby Red beets, Purple Haze carrots. Glorious heirloom summer squashes like Zephyr (half yellow, half green squash), Costata Romanesco, Flying Saucer (a kind of Patty Pan), plus the standard yellow squash and zucchini. Curly and Dino kale, mesclun, baby and full leaf swiss chard, yellow and white spring onions, cilantro and several varieties of mint.

Truck Patch Farms Meat Department: All cuts of pork, like loins and chops, plus ham, bacon, jowl, salt pork, lard and scrapple. Eggs. Fresh whole chickens and fresh cut up turkey.

Atwater’s Bread: Naturally leavened, hand shaped loaves like Peasant Wheat, Caraway Rye, Cranberry Pecan, Kalamata Olive, traditional San Francisco Sourdough, Ciabatta, Country White, Chili Cheddar, Spelt, Sunflower Flax, more. Ned Atwater does slow fermentation with carefully tended starters and wild yeast, organic stone ground flour from a family mill in North Carolina. Also yeasted breads like the slightly sweet, traditional Irish Struan bread. Great scones, muffins, cookies, brownies, granola, bagels and delicious soups to take home!

Dear Neighbors of Rock Creek,

Rock Creek Conservancy would like to introduce our new Downspout Disconnection Initiative in partnership with the District Department of the Environment.  You can earn a $50 rebate for each disconnected downspout! 

What is a downspout?

Downspouts help move water away from homes and buildings.  When it rains, the water from rooftops runs into gutters and then through downspouts. 

Where does the downspout water go?

Downspouts on your house or garage can be directly connected to a storm drain pipe which ties into the storm drain system underground.  This includes your downspouts that may have a rain barrel installed but the overflow is reconnected into the storm drain system. 

Some of your downspouts may be indirectly connected to the storm drain system by being directed to driveways, sidewalks, or alleys and then that stormwater runoff flows into a storm drain on a street or alley.

How does my downspout water connect to my creek?

Many people mistakenly believe that the rainfall runoff from roofs, roads, driveways, sidewalks, alleys, and parking lots that enters storm drains is treated at a wastewater treatment plant.  But most runoff into storm drains goes untreated into local rivers, lakes, and streams like Rock Creek!  Storm water from downspouts, whether directly or indirectly connected, also goes into the storm drain system which connects directly to local tributaries of Rock Creek through outfalls.

Why is storm water a problem?

Storm water causes erosion of stream banks along Rock Creek and its tributaries. 

Toxic chemicals, sediments, trash, and other pollution can be swept into storm drains with storm water runoff from streets, driveways, sidewalks, alleys, and parking lots.  

Even in a short rainfall, downspouts contribute to the huge volume of water rushing in from streets, parking lots, and other paved areas, causing floods and sewer overflows into Rock Creek.

What are the benefits of disconnecting downspouts?

By disconnecting downspouts and re-directing the storm water to lawns, into gardens, mulched areas, or trees, District homeowners can help water sink into the ground, nourishing landscapes, and naturally infiltrate rain water back into the earth.  DC residents can also save money on their water bills by using re-directed storm water on their gardens and lawns.

How can I "disconnect" my downspout(s)?

Click here to find a step by step guide to disconnecting your downspouts.

How do I get my rebate of $50 per downspout?

Once you have successfully disconnected one or more downspouts on your house, please fill out our on-line Downspout Disconnect Rebate Application and include uploaded pictures of the downspout(s) before and after the disconnection process.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Phipps, Rock Creek Conservancy Program Manager, at hphipps at rockcreekconservancy.org or 202-744-4119.

Here's to healthy streams and green communities,

Heather Phipps

Rock Creek Conservancy

Program Manager

202-744-4119

hphipps@rockcreekconservancy.org

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Thank You!

1. THE HEAT
A copy of cooling centers locations is attached to this e-mail.
Please check on neighbors who may require extra attention like older neighbors,
people with disabilities and homeless people.
Please call the hyperthermia hotline at: 1-800-535-7252 if you see a homeless
person you are concerned about and provide their location and a description. A
shelter van will come by and provide water and attempt to convince the
individual to come indoors due to the dangerous heat levels.

2. POWER-
If you are without power, again go to a cooling center, contact a friend with
power, and conserve your energy so that we can all stay on the grid! DO NOT
TOUCH DOWNED POWER LINES. I just read in the paper that a person from NW, DC was
killed from touching a live downed wire.
Report any potentially downed wires to Pepco at 1-877-PEPCO-62 or download their
mobile app at pepco.com/mobileapp here is a link to their press release:
http://www.pepco.com/welcome/news/releases/archives/2012/article.aspx?cid=2048

3. HSEMA- DC 2012 Heat Emergency Plan
http://hsema.dc.gov/publication/dc-2012-heat-emergency-plan
Check out this link and the attached PDF that has contacts for every and
District agency for heat involved emergencies. You can also call HSEMA at their
24-hr hotline at 202-727-6161


------------------------





District Government Response to Severe Thunderstorms and Searing Heat

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – After suffering through a record breaking day with heat
indexes reaching up to 108 degrees, yesterday evening, a major thunderstorm hit
our region dropping damaging hail, heavy rain, and bringing down thousands of
trees and causing major power outages throughout the District and surrounding
areas.

“While last night’s storms have wreaked havoc across the metro region, the
District Government has responded quickly and our emergency services team is
fully activated,” said Mayor Vincent C. Gray who is monitoring the situation
during an economic development trip to China. “Our teams are out getting debris
and downed trees off the streets and sidewalks. Given the oppressive heat, our
cooling centers are open for people who have power outages and do not have other
options. I’d like to applaud our first responders for their efforts, they’ve
been out there all night and will be out all day today in the heat, thank you
for your service.”

"District government is working with PEPCO and other utility partners to respond
to the storms that came through the area last night," said Allen Y. Lew, City
Administrator.  "Every agency of government is mobilized to assist with clean-up
and to ensure that our residents have access to cooling centers, water and any
other emergency services that may be necessary. This is especially true for our
seniors and young children. The joint emergency command will be in effect
throughout the weekend to deal with any damage from storms that are expected
later today or tomorrow."

Emergency response teams from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT)
and their Urban Forestry Division; Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Agency (HSEMA); Department of Health (DOH); Department of Public Works (DPW),
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD); Fire & Emergency, Medical Services (FEMS)
and others all monitored the storm and immediately responded to service calls
last night to begin the process of removing debris from roadways, manning
intersections that may have lost signals and responding to call concerning
downed trees on house or cars.

The following is a list of the District’s response efforts at this time:

Power Outages:  There are currently approximately 63,000 customers without power
in D.C. These outages are approximately evenly divided between all the wards.
Pepco has made Hadley hospital 4601 MLK Ave SE a priority.  The facility is on
generator power.   Only emergency lights are on.  The Facility is not fully
functioning.
Also on generator power:  Methodist Home 4901 Conn Ave NW and Forest side Home.
2701 Military Rd NW

Trees Blocking Streets: Urban Forestry is not reporting any major roadways
blocked.

Traffic Signals:  DOT reports 7 intersections are currently flashing and an
additional 19 are completely out.

Trees Down By Ward:
Ward 1: 44
Ward 1: 34
Ward 3:  104
Ward 4: 62
Ward 5: 64
Ward 6: 113
Ward 7: 34
Ward 8: 12

Significant Incidents w/updates: Penn Branch Service Center and Brentwood Road
Test Closed Today
Trees on Houses:  There are reports of at least 11 trees which damaged houses or
trapped residents in houses.   HSEMA Operations will update with addresses in
the next sit report.  This number has not increased since the time of the last
report.

Schools: No reports of trees fallen on schools or significant damage to schools

Traffic: Traffic is generally flowing normally on major arteries.

Public Libraries: All facilities open except: Palisades Library; Takoma Park
Library; Deanwood Library (which is part of the Deanwood Rec Center); Northwest
One Library (which is part of the Walker Jones Education Campus and also has a
Rec Center)

MPD: The Metropolitan Police Department experienced an increase in calls for
service during and immediately following last nights storm.  Although the demand
for police services increased, the calls for service were answered in a timely
manner throughout the night.  Most of our calls for service were for trees down
and wires down throughout the city during the storm.

The Emergency Services Unit (ESU) for MPD was out this morning helping to clear
some of the intersections throughout the District.  We will continue to work
closely with our public safety partners throughout the coming days.

Weather Forecast:
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Washington
DC and the surrounding region from 11:00 am until 9:00 pm. The temperature is
expected to be around 100 degrees this afternoon with Heat Index Values around
110 degrees. There is another chance of severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon
and evening and a similar forecast for Sunday.

“I urge all district residents to look out after their neighbors,” noted Chris
Gledart, Director of HSEMA. “If you know of anyone in your neighborhood that
might need assistance, please look in on them, this especially important if you
have elderly or disabled neighbors. If you have concerns about anyone in the
District that might be unable to reach out for help, please call 311 for
assistance.”
Beat-the-Heat Tips
It is recommended that those with lung disease, asthma, small children and the
elderly stay inside if at all possible to avoid unhealthy outdoor air.

Residents should know the difference between an advisory and a warning. An
excessive-heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service means that
extreme heat is likely. An excessive-heat warning means that extreme heat is
likely and can pose a threat to life if proper precautions are not taken.

In the event of extreme heat, you should take the following precautions:

Stay indoors as much as possible.

Turn on the air conditioner or fan.

DO NOT leave children or pets in vehicles.

Pay special attention to young children, the elderly and the mentally ill.

Drink plenty of water.

Wear light-colored, lightweight and loose-fitting clothes.

Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside (SPF 15-30 is best).

Limit exposure to the sun (the sun is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.).

  Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

If you do not have access to a cool-temperature location, visit one of the
District’s cooled indoor facilities referred to above.

Residents should also be reminded that these hot and humid conditions can cause
many medical problems, such as heat stroke and exhaustion. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consider heat stroke to be the most serious
heat-related illness. According to CDC, “heat stroke occurs when the body
becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature rises rapidly,
the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. When heat
stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if
emergency treatment is not given.”

Symptoms of heat stroke:

  Hot, dry skin (no sweating)

Hallucinations

Chills

Throbbing headache

High body temperature

Confusion/dizziness

Slurred speech

Groups at greatest risk for heat-related illness:

  Infants

Children up to four years of age

People 65 years of age and older

People who are overweight

People who are ill or on certain medications.

Groups at greatest risk should be monitored carefully, and their environments
should be regulated. The CDC recommends that those at greatest risk be closely
monitored and visited at least twice a day to view for possible signs of heat
exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children should also be closely
monitored

-----------------------------

District Government Declares State of Emergency

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – In response to yesterday’s devastating storm and searing
temperatures, the Government of the District of Columbia has declared a state of
emergency.

"The severity of the storm damage necessitates the declaration of a public
emergency to enable District government to respond to emerging issues as
expeditiously as possible," said City Administrator Allen Y. Lew.  "I have
surveyed several areas where trees have fallen and where crews are cleaning up
and want to commend the dedicated workers who have been on the job since the
storm ended and who will stay until all areas are cleaned and secured. I'd also
like to commend the staff of our cooling facilities and other places of refuge,
for keeping district residents safe and cool."

The declaration is effective June 30, 2012, and shall stay in effect for 15 days
until and unless provided for by further Mayoral Order.

The order applies to all departments, agencies and instrumentalities of the
District government as provided in the District’s Response Plan (DRP) overseen
by the Director of DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA).

The Chief Financial Officer of the District is authorized to approve the
disbursement of all appropriations necessary to carry out the order.

The state of emergency authorizes the City Administrator, in coordination with
the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, the Director of the DC Homeland
Security and Emergency Management Agency and the Chief Financial Officer to
apply for financial assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) and other federal, private or non-profit disaster relief and recovery
organizations to recoup expenditures incurred, or obtain funding needed, under
this order.
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Additional homeless shelters are establised at Banneker and DC General Hospital.

Also, here is a list of Cooling Centers:

http://hsema.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/hsema/publication/attachments/2\
012%20Cooling%20Center%20Locations_0.pdf

Best,

Juan


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DPW to Collect Residential Storm Debris between July 1 and July 7
Residents also may bring debris to Ft. Totten Transfer Station.

The DC Department of Public Works announced today how the Department will assist
residents who are cleaning up after Friday’s powerful thunderstorm.

1. If hiring a tree specialist or landscaping company to cut up fallen trees and
limbs, please have your contractor remove all the debris, limbs and branches.

2. From July 1-July 7 only, the Department of Public Works will remove from the
treebox space(s) in front of residents’ homes, branches that are cut into 4'
lengths and tied into bundles no more than 2' in diameter. These items can be
placed where the residents' trash is collected or they may bring them to the Ft.
Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Road, NE, weekdays (except July
4th, Independence Day) between 1 pm and 5 pm, or Saturday, July 7, between 8 am
and 3 pm. Directions to Ft. Totten:  Travel east on Irving Street, NW, turn left
on Michigan Avenue, turn left on John F. McCormack Road, NE and continue to the
end of the street.

3. Please place debris, bagged or loose, in the treebox space, not the gutter or
street so the gutters can remain clear and crews can run mechanical sweepers
along the curb lanes and gutters. Also, DPW asks residents to resist putting the
debris in the street to help prevent flooding in case of rain before the debris
is collected. Do not include rocks, stones or concrete.

Residents are reminded that DPW will observe Independence Day, Wednesday, July
4, and sanitation services will be suspended for the holiday.  They will resume
Thursday, July 5.

In once-a-week trash and recycling collection neighborhoods collections will
“slide” to the next day, so Wednesday’s collections will be made Thursday,
Thursday’s collections will be made Friday and so on.

In twice-a-week collection neighborhoods, normal collections will be made Monday
and Tuesday; however, Thursday’s collections will be made Friday and Friday’s
collections will be made Saturday.

Street sweeping will be suspended Wednesday, July 4 so motorists will not need
to move their cars that day.

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The DC Public Library will extend hours at 5 facilities to serve as cooling
centers to help residents combat the heat.  These libraries will be open 1-9
p.m. today-Sunday.

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library
William O. Lockridge/ Bellevue Neighborhood Library
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library.


District of Columbia Parks and Recreation/DPR Cooling Centers Open

Ward 6 - Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th Street, NW
(202) 671-4794
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 3 - Guy Mason Recreation Center 3600 Calvert St, NW
(202) 727-7736
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 4 - Emery Recreation Center
5801 Georgia Avenue, NW (202) 576-3211
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 5 - North Michigan Park Recreation Center
1333 Emerson Street, NE Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 7 - Benning Community Center 5100 Southern Ave., SE
(202) 341-6764
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 8 - Southeast Tennis & Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue, SE (202) 645-6242
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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District Government Continues Response and Cleanup in wake of Destructive Storm
and Dangerous Heat Wave

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Emergency response teams from the District Department of
Transportation (DDOT) and their Urban Forestry Division; Homeland Security and
Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA); Department of Health (DOH); Department of
Public Works (DPW), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD); Fire & Emergency,
Medical Services (FEMS) and others are continuing to monitor and immediately
respond to thousands of calls in the aftermath of Friday's severe weather. Crews
are working quickly to process calls for removing debris from roadways, manning
intersections without working traffic signals and responding to reports of
downed trees on homes or cars. The joint emergency command remains in effect to
coordinate District government response as well as collaborate with Pepco, other
utilities, and federal partners.

Mayor Vincent C. Gray is monitoring the situation as he travels back to the
District from an economic-development trip to China today, as City Administrator
Allen Y. Lew also is staying on top of developments to ensure that D.C.
residents have access to cooling centers, water and any other emergency services
that may be necessary. This is especially true for our seniors and young
children.

Residents are encouraged to get the latest information on emergency response
from www.hsema.dc.gov, www.dc.gov, and their Twitter and DC311 app accounts.

Below is a round-up of the latest information from across the D.C. government in
response to the storm:

COOLING CENTERS

The following libraries will be open to the public from 1-9 p.m. today (Sunday,
July 1):

· Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW)
· Anacostia Neighborhood Library (1800 Good Hope Road SE)
· Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library (3935 Benning Road NE)
· William O. Lockridge/ Bellevue Neighborhood Library (115 Atlantic Street SW)
· Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library (4450 Wisconsin Avenue NW)

DPR Recreation Centers Open:

· Ward 1 - Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th Street NW
(202) 671-4794
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Ward 3 - Guy Mason Recreation Center
3600 Calvert Street NW
(202) 727-7736
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Ward 4 - Emery Recreation Center
5801 Georgia Avenue NW (202) 576-3211
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Ward 5 - North Michigan Park Recreation Center
1333 Emerson Street NE
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Ward 7 - Benning Community Center
5100 Southern Avenue SE
(202) 341-6764
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Ward 8 - Southeast Tennis & Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue SE (202) 645-6242
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The following religious establishments have volunteered to serve as cooling
centers:

· New Bethel Baptist Church (1739 9th Street NW)
(202) 387-9100
· First Trinity Lutheran Church (501 4th Street NW)
(202) 737-4859 ext.605
Sunday: 1300 hours – 1600 hours
· Capitol Hill United Methodist Church (421 Seward Square SE)
(202) 744-6440
Sunday: 1100 hours – 1500 hours

PEPCO UPDATE

As of 1200 hours, PEPCO reported 60,773 customers in the District were without
service. The outages were spread amongst the following:

· 60,760 residential/business establishments
· 5 health facilities (nursing facilities, hospitals, and community clinics.)
· 0 Federal government buildings
· 46 traffic signals
· 8 schools

FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (FEMS)

· FEMS units are in the field assisting DDOT Urban Forestry with tree removal.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS)

The following pools will be operating on an extended schedule (1200 hours –
2000 hours):

· Ward 1: Banneker Recreation Center Pool (2500 Georgia Avenue NW)
· Ward 2: Jelleff Recreation Center Pool (3265 S Street NW)
Francis Pool (25th & N Street, NW)
· Ward 4: Upshur Recreation Center Pool (4300 Arkansas Avenue NW)
· Ward 5: Harry Thomas Sr. Pool (1743 Lincoln Road, SE)
· Ward 6: Randall Pool (25 I Street SW)
· Ward 7: Fort Dupont Pool (830 Ridge Road, SE)
· Ward 8: Barry Farm Pool (1230 Sumner Road, SE)
Fort Stanton Pool (1800 Erie Street, SE)

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

The following DPR properties are without power:

· Ward 3: Hardy and Stoddert
· Ward 4: Riggs LaSalle
· Ward 5: Arboretum and Turkey Thicket
· Ward 7: Fort Davis, Benning Stoddert and Hillcrest
· Ward 8: Douglass and Bald Eagle

Assistance from PEPCO getting these facilities up and running could assist over
1,000 citizens with cooling and feeding for Monday operation.

DPR will staff cooling centers from 1400 hours to 2000 hours.

DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DDOT)

As of 1150 hours, DDOT reported that 69 fallen trees remained on public space,
but none were blocking major roadways in the District. The trees were spread
over wards as follows:

· Ward 1: 7
· Ward 2: 5
· Ward 3: 31
· Ward 4: 5
· Ward 5: 5
· Ward 6: 6
· Ward 7: 10
· Ward 8: 0

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD (DCNG)

As of 0900 hours, DCNG soldiers had been sworn in for duty by Lt. William Farr
of MPD. The platoon of 20 will be deployed to the following locations:

· 14th Street & South Dakota Avenue NE (power)
· South Dakota Avenue & Webster Street NE (power)
· Riggs Road & South Dakota Avenue NE (power)
· New York Avenue & Florida Avenue NE (power)
· Alabama Avenue & Naylor Road SE (power)
· Pennsylvania Avenue & Branch Avenue SE (power)
· New Hampshire Avenue & Peabody Street, NW (tree)
· Minnesota Avenue & Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE (tree)

Beat-the-Heat Tips

It is recommended that those with lung disease, asthma, small children and the
elderly stay inside if at all possible to avoid unhealthy outdoor air.

Residents should know the difference between an advisory and a warning. An
excessive-heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service means that
extreme heat is likely. An excessive-heat warning means that extreme heat is
likely and can pose a threat to life if proper precautions are not taken.

In the event of extreme heat, you should take the following precautions:

· Stay indoors as much as possible.
· Turn on the air conditioner or fan.
· DO NOT leave children or pets in vehicles.
· Pay special attention to young children, the elderly and the mentally ill.
· Drink plenty of water.
· Wear light-colored, lightweight and loose-fitting clothes.
· Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside (SPF 15-30 is best).
· Limit exposure to the sun (the sun is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 3
p.m.).
· Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
· If you do not have access to a cool-temperature location, visit one of the
District’s cooled indoor facilities referred to above.

Residents should also be reminded that these hot and humid conditions can cause
many medical problems, such as heat stroke and exhaustion. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consider heat stroke to be the most serious
heat-related illness. According to CDC, “heat stroke occurs when the body
becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature rises rapidly,
the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. When heat
stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if
emergency treatment is not given.”

Symptoms of heat stroke:

· Hot, dry skin (no sweating)
· Hallucinations
· Chills
· Throbbing headache
· High body temperature
· Confusion/dizziness
· Slurred speech

Groups at greatest risk for heat-related illness:

· Infants
· Children up to four years of age
· People 65 years of age and older
· People who are overweight
· People who are ill or on certain medications.

Groups at greatest risk should be monitored carefully, and their environments
should be regulated. The CDC recommends that those at greatest risk be closely
monitored and visited at least twice a day to view for possible signs of heat
exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children should also be closely
monitored

Best,

Juan





























Juan Camilo Barragan
Ward 1 Liaison
Office of Neighborhood Engagement (ONE)
Executive Office of the Mayor
202.538.0313
Twitter: Juan_Ward1
JuanCamilo.Barragan@...

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----- Original Message -----
From: Barragan, JuanCamilo (EOM)
To: Barragan, JuanCamilo (EOM)
Sent: Sun Jul 01 11:53:21 2012
Subject: Storm info

The DC Public Library will extend hours at 5 facilities to serve as cooling
centers to help residents combat the heat.  These libraries will be open 1-9
p.m. today-Sunday.

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library
William O. Lockridge/ Bellevue Neighborhood Library
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library.


District of Columbia Parks and Recreation/DPR Cooling Centers Open

Ward 6 - Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th Street, NW
(202) 671-4794
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 3 - Guy Mason Recreation Center 3600 Calvert St, NW
(202) 727-7736
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 4 - Emery Recreation Center
5801 Georgia Avenue, NW (202) 576-3211
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 5 - North Michigan Park Recreation Center
1333 Emerson Street, NE Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 7 - Benning Community Center 5100 Southern Ave., SE
(202) 341-6764
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 8 - Southeast Tennis & Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue, SE (202) 645-6242
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Subject: D.C. Government Open Tomorrow; DCPS Closed; School Bus Service
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UPDATE: D.C. Government Open Tomorrow; DCPS Closed; School Bus Service
Suspended; Some Cooling Centers Open Overnight

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The District of Columbia government will be open
tomorrow, but D.C. Public Schools will remain closed as the District continues
to respond to power outages that resulted from Friday night’s severe weather
as well as the extreme heat that has followed.

Residents are encouraged to get the latest information on emergency response
from www.hsema.dc.gov, www.dc.gov, and their Twitter and DC311 app accounts.

Some of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) facilities open as cooling
centers will remain open overnight for residents who do not have power, DPR
officials announced.

District officials encouraged workers to prepare for potential commuting delays
tomorrow due to lingering problems from storm debris and downed power lines.

And Fire & Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) officials reminded residents of
safety procedures to follow when using gas-powered generators.

Below is a round-up of the latest information from across the D.C. government in
response to the storm:

D.C. GOVERNMENT OPEN; PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSED; OSSE SCHOOL BUS SERVICE SUSPENDED

The District government will be open tomorrow, with the exception of D.C. Public
Schools (DCPS). Students and staff assigned to summer school should not report.
Moreover, DCPS schools will not be open for use by other community-based
organizations (CBOs) or programs, including Summer Youth Employment Program
(SYEP) participants, on July 2nd. DCPS administrative sites will remain open,
and those employees should report work as usual. In addition, essential
personnel should report to school as they normally do. Other school-based staff
members (non-essential employees) are not required to report to school.

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announced that all
OSSE school bus service is suspended tomorrow – including transportation of
children enrolled in non-public placements and in other jurisdictions.

SOME COOLING CENTERS OPEN OVERNIGHT

Three of the six DPR facilities that have opened as cooling centers will remain
open until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning for residents who still do not have power:

• Ward 3 - Guy Mason Recreation Center
3600 Calvert Street NW
(202) 727-7736
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Ward 4 - Emery Recreation Center
5801 Georgia Avenue NW (202) 576-3211
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Ward 5 - North Michigan Park Recreation Center
1333 Emerson Street NE
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

• Ward 6 - Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th Street NW
(202) 671-4794
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

• Ward 7 - Benning Community Center
5100 Southern Avenue SE
(202) 341-6764
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Ward 8 - Southeast Tennis & Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue SE (202) 645-6242
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

MONDAY-MORNING COMMUTE

The District Department of Transportation is working to mitigate any negative
effects of traffic-signal outages, storm debris or downed power lines on traffic
before Monday morning’s rush hour. DDOT reports:

• Traffic signals on evacuation routes are powered.
• DDOT is working with PEPCO to ensure major roads are open by tomorrow
morning's rush-hour period.
• Traffic-control personnel and stop signs have been deployed to intersections
where signals are out.

Tips:
• Treat dark intersections as four-way stops.
• Stay away from downed wires. They could be energized and electrical contact
could be fatal.
• Stay clear of broken and hanging tree branches, as they can fall at any
time.

District residents are reminded to call 311 or go online at 311.dc.gov to report
downed trees and branches in public space and to be prepared to provide specific
details about the location. The service requests are immediately forwarded to
DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration (UFA). Priority is given to street trees
that have fallen on homes, cars and power lines, and trees that are blocking
roadways; then UFA will shift its focus to storm clean up in alleys and other
tree related storm debris.

To report a power outage please call Pepco at 877-PEPCO62. Customers may report
outages online at pepco.com or download Pepco’s smart phone app,
pepco.com/mobileapp, to report and track their outages.

District residents are reminded that trees and branches that fall on or from
private property are the responsibility of the property owners.

GAS-POWERED GENERATOR SAFETY

Since there will be a number of District residents who may be without
electricity for several days and may be using gas- powered generators, hospitals
and providers should be aware of carbon-dioxide exposure risk during storm
recovery due to improper use of generators and should screen patients as such
with concerning symptoms for CO poisoning.

Families who use generators should know that:
• Generators must be placed outside away from windows and ventilation intakes.
• A generator should never be run inside a building or garage.
• People should not attempt to pour fuel into a generator while it is running.
• People should not store containers of fuel near working generators.
• Cars should never be left running in a garage.
• Symptoms of carbon-dioxide exposure may include; headache, dizziness,
nausea- vomiting, fatigue of symptoms of flu –like illness without a fever.

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D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) officials have announced that, as a result of the
major storm that hit the area on Friday night, DCPS schools will be closed
tomorrow, Monday, July 2nd. Students and staff assigned to summer school should
not report. Moreover, DCPS schools will not be open for use by other
community-based organizations (CBOs) or programs, including Summer Youth
Employment Program (SYEP) participants, on July 2nd.

DCPS administrative sites will remain open, and those employees should report
work as usual. In addition, essential personnel should report to school as they
normally do. Other school-based staff members (non-essential employees) are not
required to report to school.

Early tomorrow, DCPS officials will continue to assess the condition of DCPS
schools to determine if normal operations will resume on Tuesday, July 3rd.

---

The District of Columbia government will be open tomorrow, but D.C. Public
Schools will remain closed as the District continues to respond to power outages
that resulted from Friday night’s severe weather as well as the extreme heat
that has followed.

Residents are encouraged to get the latest information on emergency response
from www.hsema.dc.gov, www.dc.gov, and their Twitter and DC311 app accounts.

Some of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) facilities open as cooling
centers will remain open overnight for residents who do not have power, DPR
officials announced.

District officials encouraged workers to prepare for potential commuting delays
tomorrow due to lingering problems from storm debris and downed power lines.

And Fire & Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) officials reminded residents of
safety procedures to follow when using gas-powered generators.

Below is a round-up of the latest information from across the D.C. government in
response to the storm:

D.C. GOVERNMENT OPEN; PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSED; OSSE SCHOOL BUS SERVICE SUSPENDED

The District government will be open tomorrow, with the exception of D.C. Public
Schools (DCPS). Students and staff assigned to summer school should not report.
Moreover, DCPS schools will not be open for use by other community-based
organizations (CBOs) or programs, including Summer Youth Employment Program
(SYEP) participants, on July 2nd. DCPS administrative sites will remain open,
and those employees should report work as usual. In addition, essential
personnel should report to school as they normally do. Other school-based staff
members (non-essential employees) are not required to report to school.

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announced that all
OSSE school bus service is suspended tomorrow – including transportation of
children enrolled in non-public placements and in other jurisdictions.

SOME COOLING CENTERS OPEN OVERNIGHT

Three of the six DPR facilities that have opened as cooling centers will remain
open until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning for residents who still do not have power:

•              Ward 3 - Guy Mason Recreation Center
3600 Calvert Street NW
(202) 727-7736
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

•              Ward 4 - Emery Recreation Center
5801 Georgia Avenue NW (202) 576-3211
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

•              Ward 5 - North Michigan Park Recreation Center
1333 Emerson Street NE
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

•              Ward 6 - Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th Street NW
(202) 671-4794
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

•              Ward 7 - Benning Community Center
5100 Southern Avenue SE
(202) 341-6764
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

•              Ward 8 - Southeast Tennis & Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue SE (202) 645-6242
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

MONDAY-MORNING COMMUTE

The District Department of Transportation is working to mitigate any negative
effects of traffic-signal outages, storm debris or downed power lines on traffic
before Monday morning’s rush hour. DDOT reports:

•              Traffic signals on evacuation routes are powered.
•              DDOT is working with PEPCO to ensure major roads are open by
tomorrow morning's rush-hour period.
•              Traffic-control personnel and stop signs have been deployed to
intersections where signals are out.
Tips:
•              Treat dark intersections as four-way stops.
•              Stay away from downed wires. They could be energized and
electrical contact could be fatal.
•              Stay clear of broken and hanging tree branches, as they can
fall at any time.

District residents are reminded to call 311 or go online at 311.dc.gov to report
downed trees and branches in public space and to be prepared to provide specific
details about the location. The service requests are immediately forwarded to
DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration (UFA). Priority is given to street trees
that have fallen on homes, cars and power lines, and trees that are blocking
roadways; then UFA will shift its focus to storm clean up in alleys and other
tree related storm debris.

To report a power outage please call Pepco at 877-PEPCO62. Customers may report
outages online at pepco.com or download Pepco’s smart phone app,
pepco.com/mobileapp, to report and track their outages.
District residents are reminded that trees and branches that fall on or from
private property are the responsibility of the property owners.

GAS-POWERED GENERATOR SAFETY

Since there will be a number of District residents who may be without
electricity for several days and may be using gas- powered generators, hospitals
and providers should be aware of carbon-dioxide exposure risk during storm
recovery due to improper use of generators and should screen patients as such
with concerning symptoms for CO poisoning.

Families who use generators should know that:

•              Generators must be placed outside away from windows and
ventilation intakes.
•              A generator should never be run inside a building or garage.
•              People should not attempt to pour fuel into a generator while
it is running.
•              People should not store containers of fuel near working
generators.
•              Cars should never be left running in a garage.
•              Symptoms of carbon-dioxide exposure may include; headache,
dizziness, nausea- vomiting, fatigue of symptoms of flu –like illness without
a fever.










Juan Camilo Barragan
Ward 1 Liaison
Office of Neighborhood Engagement (ONE)
Executive Office of the Mayor
202.538.0313
Twitter: Juan_Ward1
JuanCamilo.Barragan@...

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----- Original Message -----
From: Barragan, JuanCamilo (EOM)
To: Barragan, JuanCamilo (EOM)
Sent: Sun Jul 01 15:03:41 2012
Subject: District Government Continues Response and Cleanup in wake of
Destructive Storm and Dangerous Heat Wave

District Government Continues Response and Cleanup in wake of Destructive Storm
and Dangerous Heat Wave

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Emergency response teams from the District Department of
Transportation (DDOT) and their Urban Forestry Division; Homeland Security and
Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA); Department of Health (DOH); Department of
Public Works (DPW), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD); Fire & Emergency,
Medical Services (FEMS) and others are continuing to monitor and immediately
respond to thousands of calls in the aftermath of Friday's severe weather. Crews
are working quickly to process calls for removing debris from roadways, manning
intersections without working traffic signals and responding to reports of
downed trees on homes or cars. The joint emergency command remains in effect to
coordinate District government response as well as collaborate with Pepco, other
utilities, and federal partners.

Mayor Vincent C. Gray is monitoring the situation as he travels back to the
District from an economic-development trip to China today, as City Administrator
Allen Y. Lew also is staying on top of developments to ensure that D.C.
residents have access to cooling centers, water and any other emergency services
that may be necessary. This is especially true for our seniors and young
children.

Residents are encouraged to get the latest information on emergency response
from www.hsema.dc.gov, www.dc.gov, and their Twitter and DC311 app accounts.

Below is a round-up of the latest information from across the D.C. government in
response to the storm:

COOLING CENTERS

The following libraries will be open to the public from 1-9 p.m. today (Sunday,
July 1):

· Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW)
· Anacostia Neighborhood Library (1800 Good Hope Road SE)
· Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library (3935 Benning Road NE)
· William O. Lockridge/ Bellevue Neighborhood Library (115 Atlantic Street SW)
· Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library (4450 Wisconsin Avenue NW)

DPR Recreation Centers Open:

· Ward 1 - Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th Street NW
(202) 671-4794
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Ward 3 - Guy Mason Recreation Center
3600 Calvert Street NW
(202) 727-7736
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Ward 4 - Emery Recreation Center
5801 Georgia Avenue NW (202) 576-3211
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Ward 5 - North Michigan Park Recreation Center
1333 Emerson Street NE
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Ward 7 - Benning Community Center
5100 Southern Avenue SE
(202) 341-6764
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Ward 8 - Southeast Tennis & Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue SE (202) 645-6242
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The following religious establishments have volunteered to serve as cooling
centers:

· New Bethel Baptist Church (1739 9th Street NW)
(202) 387-9100
· First Trinity Lutheran Church (501 4th Street NW)
(202) 737-4859 ext.605
Sunday: 1300 hours – 1600 hours
· Capitol Hill United Methodist Church (421 Seward Square SE)
(202) 744-6440
Sunday: 1100 hours – 1500 hours

PEPCO UPDATE

As of 1200 hours, PEPCO reported 60,773 customers in the District were without
service. The outages were spread amongst the following:

· 60,760 residential/business establishments
· 5 health facilities (nursing facilities, hospitals, and community clinics.)
· 0 Federal government buildings
· 46 traffic signals
· 8 schools

FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (FEMS)

· FEMS units are in the field assisting DDOT Urban Forestry with tree removal.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS)

The following pools will be operating on an extended schedule (1200 hours –
2000 hours):

· Ward 1: Banneker Recreation Center Pool (2500 Georgia Avenue NW)
· Ward 2: Jelleff Recreation Center Pool (3265 S Street NW)
Francis Pool (25th & N Street, NW)
· Ward 4: Upshur Recreation Center Pool (4300 Arkansas Avenue NW)
· Ward 5: Harry Thomas Sr. Pool (1743 Lincoln Road, SE)
· Ward 6: Randall Pool (25 I Street SW)
· Ward 7: Fort Dupont Pool (830 Ridge Road, SE)
· Ward 8: Barry Farm Pool (1230 Sumner Road, SE)
Fort Stanton Pool (1800 Erie Street, SE)

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

The following DPR properties are without power:

· Ward 3: Hardy and Stoddert
· Ward 4: Riggs LaSalle
· Ward 5: Arboretum and Turkey Thicket
· Ward 7: Fort Davis, Benning Stoddert and Hillcrest
· Ward 8: Douglass and Bald Eagle

Assistance from PEPCO getting these facilities up and running could assist over
1,000 citizens with cooling and feeding for Monday operation.

DPR will staff cooling centers from 1400 hours to 2000 hours.

DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DDOT)

As of 1150 hours, DDOT reported that 69 fallen trees remained on public space,
but none were blocking major roadways in the District. The trees were spread
over wards as follows:

· Ward 1: 7
· Ward 2: 5
· Ward 3: 31
· Ward 4: 5
· Ward 5: 5
· Ward 6: 6
· Ward 7: 10
· Ward 8: 0

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD (DCNG)

As of 0900 hours, DCNG soldiers had been sworn in for duty by Lt. William Farr
of MPD. The platoon of 20 will be deployed to the following locations:

· 14th Street & South Dakota Avenue NE (power)
· South Dakota Avenue & Webster Street NE (power)
· Riggs Road & South Dakota Avenue NE (power)
· New York Avenue & Florida Avenue NE (power)
· Alabama Avenue & Naylor Road SE (power)
· Pennsylvania Avenue & Branch Avenue SE (power)
· New Hampshire Avenue & Peabody Street, NW (tree)
· Minnesota Avenue & Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE (tree)

Beat-the-Heat Tips

It is recommended that those with lung disease, asthma, small children and the
elderly stay inside if at all possible to avoid unhealthy outdoor air.

Residents should know the difference between an advisory and a warning. An
excessive-heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service means that
extreme heat is likely. An excessive-heat warning means that extreme heat is
likely and can pose a threat to life if proper precautions are not taken.

In the event of extreme heat, you should take the following precautions:

· Stay indoors as much as possible.
· Turn on the air conditioner or fan.
· DO NOT leave children or pets in vehicles.
· Pay special attention to young children, the elderly and the mentally ill.
· Drink plenty of water.
· Wear light-colored, lightweight and loose-fitting clothes.
· Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside (SPF 15-30 is best).
· Limit exposure to the sun (the sun is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 3
p.m.).
· Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
· If you do not have access to a cool-temperature location, visit one of the
District’s cooled indoor facilities referred to above.

Residents should also be reminded that these hot and humid conditions can cause
many medical problems, such as heat stroke and exhaustion. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consider heat stroke to be the most serious
heat-related illness. According to CDC, “heat stroke occurs when the body
becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature rises rapidly,
the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. When heat
stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if
emergency treatment is not given.”

Symptoms of heat stroke:

· Hot, dry skin (no sweating)
· Hallucinations
· Chills
· Throbbing headache
· High body temperature
· Confusion/dizziness
· Slurred speech

Groups at greatest risk for heat-related illness:

· Infants
· Children up to four years of age
· People 65 years of age and older
· People who are overweight
· People who are ill or on certain medications.

Groups at greatest risk should be monitored carefully, and their environments
should be regulated. The CDC recommends that those at greatest risk be closely
monitored and visited at least twice a day to view for possible signs of heat
exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children should also be closely
monitored

Best,

Juan





























Juan Camilo Barragan
Ward 1 Liaison
Office of Neighborhood Engagement (ONE)
Executive Office of the Mayor
202.538.0313
Twitter: Juan_Ward1
JuanCamilo.Barragan@...

----- Original Message -----
From: Barragan, JuanCamilo (EOM)
To: Barragan, JuanCamilo (EOM)
Sent: Sun Jul 01 11:53:21 2012
Subject: Storm info

The DC Public Library will extend hours at 5 facilities to serve as cooling
centers to help residents combat the heat.  These libraries will be open 1-9
p.m. today-Sunday.

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library
William O. Lockridge/ Bellevue Neighborhood Library
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library.


District of Columbia Parks and Recreation/DPR Cooling Centers Open

Ward 6 - Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th Street, NW
(202) 671-4794
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 3 - Guy Mason Recreation Center 3600 Calvert St, NW
(202) 727-7736
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 4 - Emery Recreation Center
5801 Georgia Avenue, NW (202) 576-3211
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 5 - North Michigan Park Recreation Center
1333 Emerson Street, NE Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 7 - Benning Community Center 5100 Southern Ave., SE
(202) 341-6764
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ward 8 - Southeast Tennis & Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue, SE (202) 645-6242
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.