Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States. Severe weather and flooding can happen at any time and the District has historically experienced significant flooding. It is critical that District residents stay alert and prepare for flooding. Join us for the District's third-annual Flood Awareness Week, which consists of several days of programming to help District residents become more prepared for and resilient against flooding.
What is Flood Awareness Week? District Flood Awareness Week seeks to improve public knowledge of flooding and the potential threats for homeowners and renters. The campaign aims to empower District residents and business owners to mitigate their exposure to potential flooding through improved readiness and education.
Schedule-at-a-Glance
| Event | Date | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Resilience Art Exhibit | June 4 | 6 - 8:30 pm |
| Ivy City – Youth Arts Workshop | June 6 | 10 am - 1 pm |
| Nationals Game/Table and give aways at Plaza | June 7 | 6:45-9 pm |
| Watts Branch Flood Walk | June 8 | 10 am |
| Ivy City – Youth Arts Workshop | June 8 | 10 am - 1 pm |
| Food Drive/Flood Awareness event at Cap Hill Safeway | June 14 | Early Morning |
| Flood Insurance Workshop | June 18 | 6-8:30 pm |
Program Schedule - 2024 Flood Awareness Week
Tuesday, June 4 | Flood Resilience Workshop - Ward 7
Artwork from all over the world exploring both process and the outcome, weaving together who and what belongs with us now and in the future related to the global climate change crisis.
Event: Rise Above: Building Flood Wise Communities Workshop Series
Location: Cesar Chavez Public Charter (3701 Hayes Street NE Washington, DC 20019)
Time: 6-8:30 pm
About: Come join our FREE FLOODWISE WORKSHOP SERIES to learn about the basics of flooding, including the types of flooding and what a floodplain is. We will discuss how flooding affects our community and how to understand your flood risk using FEMA Flood Maps. A stipend will be provided for completing the training!.
Event Contact: Jamoni Overby (202-286-2357)
Thursday, June 6 | Youth Arts Workshop - Ivy City
Join us for an art and climate workshop for Summer Youth Employment Program participants, local artists, and residents to create art inspired by a more resilient Ivy City. The artworks will then be displayed around the neighborhood and create an opportunity to inform residents about resilience.
Event: Imagine a Resilient Ivy City
Location: EmpowerDC Club House: 1832 Central Pl, NE
Time: 6 – 7:30 pm
Event Contact: Andrea Limauro, DOEE [email protected]
Friday, June 7 | Nationals Game
Join us for an art and climate workshop for Summer Youth Employment Program participants, local artists, and residents to create art inspired by a more resilient Ivy City. The artworks will then be displayed around the neighborhood and create an opportunity to inform residents about flood resilience.
Event: Nationals Game with DISB to promote Flood Awareness
Location: 1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Time: 6:45 – 9 pm
About: DISB will promote flood insurance coverage at the Nationals baseball game, including giveaways at the front plaza.
Event Contact: Arthur Swift ([email protected])
Saturday, June 8 | Watts Branch Flood Walk - Ward 7
Join us for an art and climate workshop for Summer Youth Employment Program participants, local artists, and residents to create art inspired by a more resilient Ivy City. The artworks will then be displayed around the neighborhood and create an opportunity to inform residents about flood resilience.
Event: Watts Branch Flod Walk
Location: FH Faunteroy Community Enrichment Center (4800 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019)
Time: 10 am
About: Join our Community Neighborhood Flood Walk along Nannie Helen Burroughs to learn about the “green streets,” and DOEE funded FloodSmart and RiverSmart Homes Programs to protect your home from flooding. The community walk will begin at the FH Faunteroy Center at 10:00 am, but feel free to join us when you see us walking!
Event Contact: Jamoni Overby (202-286-2357) or Dennis Chestnut ([email protected])
Saturday, June 8 | Youth Arts Workshop - Ivy City
Join us for an art and climate workshop for Summer Youth Employment Program participants, local artists, and residents to create art inspired by a more resilient Ivy City. The artworks will then be displayed around the neighborhood and create an opportunity to inform residents about resilience.
Event: Imagine a Resilient Ivy City
Location: EmpowerDC Club House: 1832 Central Pl, NE
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Event Contact: Andrea Limauro, DOEE [email protected]
Check it out!
Watts Branch E-Learning Modules
Outreach DOEE has developed a series of online seminars regarding flood risk in the Watts Branch neighborhood. Key topics include flood preparedness, infrastructure improvements that could reduce flood risk, and the potential for “blue-green infrastructure” such as floodable parks, porous pavement, and curbside rain gardens to mitigate flooding.
Friday, June 14 | Food Drive / Flood Awareness Event - Capitol Hill
Event: ABC-7/DISB Peanut Butter Drive “Be prepared for extreme weather events”
Location: Safeway 415 14th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Time: TBD, Early Morning
Invite: Announcement Pending
About: Join ABC-7 and DISB and drop off a jar of peanut butter or another canned food item and learn the importance of being prepared for extreme weather events like flooding/water damage at the Capitol Hill Safeway.
Event Contact: Arthur Swift ([email protected])
Tuesday, June 18 | Flood Insurance Workshop - Ward 7
Understanding flood risk is vital to ensuring public safety. This programming explores the resources and flood risk tools available to the public.
Event: Rise Above: Building Flood Wise Communities Workshop Series
Location: Cesar Chavez Public Charter (3701 Hayes Street NE Washington, DC 20019)
Time: 6-8:30 pm
Invite:
About: Come join a FREE FLOODWISE WORKSHOP SERIES to learn about the basics of flooding, including the types of flooding and what a floodplain is. We will discuss how flooding affects our community and how to understand your flood risk using FEMA Flood Maps. A stipend will be provided for completing the training!
Event Contact: Jamoni Overby (202-286-2357)
Highlights from last year's Flood Week
Stay Aware!
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AlertDC is the official District of Columbia communications system allowing you to pick the type of emergency alerts, notifications, and updates directly from the District of Columbia's public safety officials. AlertDC allows you to pick and choose what kind of notifications you want to receive (public safety, power/water utility outages, city government delays/ closings etc.) and the location specific neighborhood(s) of interest to you - your child's school, your office, or your favorite hangout.
Stay Prepared!
Make a plan with ReadyDC | ready.dc.gov
ReadyDC is a preparedness campaign with the goal of ensuring the District is prepared to meet a variety of hazards including manmade and natural disasters. By helping residents and business owners plan for the unexpected, ReadyDC aims to make all 8 wards of the District better prepared and more resilient.
Additional Resources for Information and Preparedness
- DC Flood Risk Viewer
- FEMA's Map Service Center
- National Flood Insurance Program
- District of Columbia Silver Jackets
- DC's Floodplain Management Site