Hypothermia Alert - February 16, 2021

This is an important message from the District of Columbia AlertDC system.

This is a hypothermia alert issued in accordance with the District of Columbia’s Cold Plan for 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that temperature will be 28 degrees but will feel like its 19 degrees due to wind chill and/or rain. These temperatures significantly increase your risk for hypothermia and frostbite. As temperatures fall, we ask that you take the following actions for yourself and your DC neighbors: * Stay inside if you can and cover up and limit exposed skin when you go outside. * Check on your neighbors and learn the signs of hypothermia - young children, the elderly, and those with access and functional needs are the most vulnerable in our community. * To request shelter transport for DC residents who are experiencing homelessness and outside, please call 311 or the shelter hotline at 202-399-7093. The District opens Hypothermia Shelters in recreation centers and other public buildings to ensure there are warm, safe places to be for anyone experiencing homelessness. Once opened, all seasonal shelters will remain open 24 hours per day, seven days per week with reduced capacity for the duration of the season to reduce the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread.