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The DC Department of Health promotes health, wellness and equality across DC and protects the safety of residents, visitors and those doing business here.

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June is National #PetPreparednessMonth. Be sure to include your pets in your family emergency plan. Prepare a portable emergency preparedness kit that includes leashes, food, water, and medical records. For more resources on pet emergency planning, visit bvspca.org/dc.

June is National #PetPreparednessMonth. Be sure to include your pets in your family emergency plan. Prepare a portable emergency preparedness kit that includes leashes, food, water, and medical records. For more resources on pet emergency planning, visit bvspca.org/dc.
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Know the signs! 🚨 Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature. Recognize symptoms and act fast!

Know the signs! 🚨 Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature.        

Recognize symptoms and act fast!
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Looking for trainings, toolkits, job aids, or posters to use within your healthcare facility? Project Firstline has free infection control educational and promotional materials. Visit cdc.gov/project-firstl……… to access today!

Looking for trainings, toolkits, job aids, or posters to use within your healthcare facility? Project Firstline has free infection control educational and promotional materials. Visit cdc.gov/project-firstl……… to access today!
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⚠️ Extreme Heat Alert for DC until 6PM Today (6/30). Daytime temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes & check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center. Follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC

⚠️ Extreme Heat Alert for DC until 6PM Today (6/30). Daytime temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes &amp; check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center. Follow <a href="/AlertDC/">AlertDC</a>. #ReadyDC
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⚠️ Heat Alert (7/01) Temps are expected to be over 98 degrees heat index. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes & check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center near you. For more updates follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC

⚠️ Heat Alert   (7/01) Temps are expected to be over 98 degrees heat index. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes &amp; check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center near you. For more updates follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC
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Know the signs! 🚨 Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature. Recognize symptoms and act fast!

Know the signs! 🚨 Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature.      

Recognize symptoms and act fast!
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Heads up DC! NWS issued a Flood Warning until 6 p.m. If you encounter any flooded roads, remember to turn around, don't drown! 🌧️ #ReadyDC #ReadyDC

Heads up DC! NWS issued a Flood Warning until 6 p.m. If you encounter any flooded roads, remember to turn around, don't drown! 🌧️ #ReadyDC

#ReadyDC
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Huge thanks to our fire chiefs from MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire, Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, DC Fire and EMS Department, and Arlington Fire & EMS for uniting to promote fireworks safety in the region. Our safety demo underscored the potential for critical injuries—reminding us why it’s best to leave it to the pros. mwcog.org/fireworks

Huge thanks to our fire chiefs from <a href="/mcfrs/">MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire</a>, <a href="/PGFDNews/">Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department</a>, <a href="/dcfireems/">DC Fire and EMS Department</a>, and <a href="/ArlingtonVaFD/">Arlington Fire & EMS</a> for uniting to promote fireworks safety in the region. Our safety demo underscored the potential for critical injuries—reminding us why it’s best to leave it to the pros. mwcog.org/fireworks
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#SUNBucks is back this summer! DC SUN Bucks is a grocery benefit program that helps combat childhood hunger in the District, providing $120 for each eligible school-aged child during the summer for groceries. Learn more: sunbucks.dc.gov

#SUNBucks is back this summer! DC SUN Bucks is a grocery benefit program that helps combat childhood hunger in the District, providing $120 for each eligible school-aged child during the summer for groceries. Learn more: sunbucks.dc.gov
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Tomorrow's forecast: loud booms, scared pets, and pets trying to move into your bathtub. Before the fireworks start, make a game plan to keep your furry BFF calm and safe. Check out these tips to keep tails wagging and whiskers unbothered this 4th of July!

Tomorrow's forecast: loud booms, scared pets, and pets trying to move into your bathtub.

Before the fireworks start, make a game plan to keep your furry BFF calm and safe. Check out these tips to keep tails wagging and whiskers unbothered this 4th of July!
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Happy #FourthOfJuly from DC Health! We're closed in observance of the holiday, but we'll be happy to serve you again on Monday, July 7, 2025!

Happy #FourthOfJuly from DC Health! We're closed in observance of the holiday, but we'll be happy to serve you again on Monday, July 7, 2025!
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Hosting a BBQ? 🍔☀️ Offer shade & water, not just hot dogs and burgers. Keep guests cool & cared for!​ Beat the heat:​ ✔️ Avoid the midday sun​ ✔️ Stay hydrated​ ✔️ Wear light clothing​ ✔️ Check on seniors and kids​ Stay #ReadyDC

Hosting a BBQ? 🍔☀️ Offer shade &amp; water, not just hot dogs and burgers. Keep guests cool &amp; cared for!​

Beat the heat:​
✔️ Avoid the midday sun​
✔️ Stay hydrated​
✔️ Wear light clothing​
✔️ Check on seniors and kids​

Stay #ReadyDC
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Fireworks are fun for humans... but can be terrifying for your furry sidekicks. Before fireworks start, make sure your pets are safe and secure. Peep our tips and save yourself (and your pet) the panic.

Fireworks are fun for humans... but can be terrifying for your furry sidekicks.

Before fireworks start, make sure your pets are safe and secure. Peep our tips and save yourself (and your pet) the panic.
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A Code Red air quality alert has been issued for DC tonight. During a Code Red alert, the air quality is unhealthy for everyone, especially sensitive groups. Check airnow.gov/dc for air quality updates. Limit time outside during periods of poor air quality.

A Code Red air quality alert has been issued for DC tonight. During a Code Red alert, the air quality is unhealthy for everyone, especially sensitive groups. Check airnow.gov/dc for air quality updates. Limit time outside during periods of poor air quality.
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(7/5) A Code Red air quality alert remains in effect for DC. During a Code Red alert, the air quality is unhealthy for everyone, especially sensitive groups. Avoid strenuous activity and limit time outdoors. Check airnow.gov/dc for air quality updates.

(7/5) A Code Red air quality alert remains in effect for DC. During a Code Red alert, the air quality is unhealthy for everyone, especially sensitive groups. Avoid strenuous activity and limit time outdoors. Check airnow.gov/dc for air quality updates.
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⚠️ Heat Alert (7/06) Temps are expected to be over 96 degrees heat index. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes & check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center near you. For more updates follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC

⚠️ Heat Alert   (7/06) Temps are expected to be over 96 degrees heat index. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes &amp; check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center near you. For more updates follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC
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Know the signs! 🚨 Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature. Recognize symptoms and act fast!

Know the signs! 🚨

Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature.

Recognize symptoms and act fast!
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#SUNBucks is back this summer! DC SUN Bucks is a grocery benefit program that helps combat childhood hunger in the District, providing $120 for each eligible school-aged child during the summer for groceries. Learn more: sunbucks.dc.gov

#SUNBucks is back this summer! DC SUN Bucks is a grocery benefit program that helps combat childhood hunger in the District, providing $120 for each eligible school-aged child during the summer for groceries. Learn more: sunbucks.dc.gov