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Be prepared for today's extreme heat with a few key safety reminders: 🥤Stay hydrated 👗Wear light fabrics & colors 🏠Limit time outdoors 🧴Don't forget your sunscreen Get the latest at heat.dc.gov.

An extreme heat alert has been issued for today (7/25). Temps are expected to have a high near 99 degrees and a heat index as high as 109. Drink water, find shade, & check on your friends. Learn more about cooling centers and resources 🔗 heat.dc.gov #ReadyDC

OVSJG’s staff & summer interns toured both the Office of Chief Medical Examiner & @DCDFS to learn about the agencies & the programs that OVSJG funds to support DC residents. They gained information on how their work supports the public safety & justice cluster. #saferstrongerDC

Director Porter attended @ONSEDC_ 2nd annual healing communities symposium with the theme of: An Integrated Approach to Violence Interruption. Participants engaged in dialogue to learn ways to #StepUptoStandDown to violence. #SaferStrongerDC

Today, Director Porter was the guest speaker for @dcfireems Empowering Women to Lead (EWTL) 2024-2025 cohort commencement ceremony. This program has prepared the participants to embark on their leadership journeys. #womenleaders

OVSJG’s summer intern visited @SecretaryofDC office and learned about the roles and responsibilities of Secretary Bassett and all the offices within her portfolio. She was informed how Secretary Bassett represents DC both nationally and internationally. #MBSYEP2025

An extreme heat alert has been issued for today (7/17). Temps are expected to have a high near 96 degrees and a heat index as high as 106. Drink water, find shade, & check on your friends. Learn more about cooling centers and resources 🔗 heat.dc.gov #ReadyDC

Thank you @DC_CJCC for coming to OVSJG to present the crime briefing dashboard. We look forward to continuing to partner with you to generate solutions to enhance public safety and justice for residents, visitors, and justice involved individuals. #saferstrongerDC

⚠️ Heat Alert (7/11) 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

Join us for the 2nd Annual ONSE Healing Communities Symposium! 🗓️ Saturday, July 19 ⏰ 10 AM - 4 PM 📍 Kellogg Conference Center Be engaged, empowered, and energized to step up to stand down gun violence in D.C. with activations, community, and conversation. REGISTER NOW ➡️…

⚠️ A Flood Watch is in place until midnight. 2 to 3 inches/hour rainfall rates are possible in the DC area. Flash flooding is caused by excessive rainfall. Don't risk it. Shelter-in-place during the storm & stay #ReadyDC

DC is proud to be America's front yard. As the nation's capital, we lead the country not just in monuments—but in education, parks, housing, transit, libraries—and we lead with our DC values. Happy Independence Day, DC! 🇺🇸

⚠️ 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

June is Pride Month, which is an annual celebration dedicated to honoring the LGBTQIA+ community. OVSJG’s grantee @HIPSDC hosted a resource fair to provide information & resources for transgender reentry services, safer sex materials, housing navigation services & more etc!

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month—a time to reflect on the impact of gun violence & to support efforts that bring healing, hope, and change to our communities. The Journey Project music group listening event was a moment that welcomed healing through music. #endgunviolence

June is recognized as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. The Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG) commemorated the month by wearing orange as a symbol to show support to end gun violence and to honor victims and survivors. #endgunviolence #saferstrongerDC

NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southeast DC. If you encounter any flooded roads, remember to turn around, don't drown! Follow @AlertDC and @NWS_BaltWash for updates.

An extreme heat alert has been issued for today (6/24). Temps are expected to have a high near 102 degrees and a heat index as high as 110. Drink water, find shade, & check on your friends. Learn more about cooling centers and resources 🔗 heat.dc.gov #ReadyDC

An extreme heat alert has been issued for today (6/23). Temps are expected to have a high near 101 degrees and a heat index as high as 110. Drink water, find shade, & check on your friends. Learn more about cooling centers and resources at 🔗 heat.dc.gov #ReadyDC

This week at PSJ ✅ MPD Recruit Class 2024-09 graduated ✅ Director Porter presented @MayorBowser FY26 #GrowDC budget to Commissioners and residents representing @ANC_8B ✅ Dr. Sean G. Morgan has been named the as the new Assistant Medical Director @dcfireems