September 13, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 37
Dear Washingtonians,
For the past week, my team has been monitoring Hurricane Florence and coordinating preparations and emergency planning with our partner agencies at the District, federal, and regional levels.
Hurricane
forecasting is complex and while we know Hurricane Florence's impacts to the District will not be as extreme as once predicted, we won’t let up our preparations until we are sure Washington, DC is in the clear. Even with the new forecast, Washington, DC will likely
experience rain resulting in minor to moderate flooding and possible downed
trees and power lines.
With this all said, September is National Preparedness
Month and hurricane season continues through the end of November. We continue encouraging all District residents and business
owners to register for AlertDC and to stay prepared. With AlertDC, you can pick the types of emergency alerts, notifications, and updates you wish to receive from DC Government. When situations arise in our city, you'll receive real-time updates and tips on how to stay safe. Register at alertdc.dc.gov.
As we keep our attention on Hurricane Florence and our thoughts and prayers with those affected, please encourage family and friends in the storm's path to listen
to officials and have a plan for how you will communicate with them once the storm passes. In the District, use 311 to report downed trees and report any
clogged sewer basins to DC Water at (202) 612-3400. Finally, continue to monitor local radio and TV and AlertDC for updated emergency information.
Sincerely,
 This week, Mayor Bowser hosted the District's first-ever Maternal and Infant Health Summit with mayors, health experts, and leaders from across the nation.
If you weren't able to attend the summit, watch it HERE and learn more about why we must keep our focus on improving health outcomes for women, babies, and families in Washington, DC and beyond.
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 On September 27, join the Bowser Administration at Afrodelicious, a celebration of African Heritage Month. The event will feature African-inspired cuisine from local restaurants.
RSVP for Afrodelicious HERE.
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Today, Mayor Bowser welcomed families to Washington, DC's first grandfamilies housing community. Plaza West, a 223-unit affordable housing community for seniors and families, is
the first
residential housing of its kind designed for grandparents raising grandchildren
in the District.
The Plaza
West-Grandfamily Community Life Program was designed to create a grandfamilies
“village,” rich with activities, on-site resources, and connections to services
in the nearby community. In addition, the development has over 9,500
square feet of outdoor recreational space and a range of amenities, including a
library, a kids activity space, a fitness room, and a community
room.
Learn more HERE.
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 This week’s District Minute features stories about the Maternal and Infant Health Summit, the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, and the DC AARP Budget Forum.
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 The mission of the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is to develop, manage, and oversee a public behavioral health system for District residents that is consumer-driven, community-based, culturally competent, and supports prevention, resiliency, and recovery.
DBH has an opening for a School-Based Social Worker. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive social work services for children and their families and facilitating individual and school-wide crisis interventions. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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