Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for June 5, 2020
(Washington, DC) – Due to the current temperatures and forecast of extreme heat, Mayor Bowser has activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan for Friday, June 5. When the forecast of the temperature or heat index in the District is 92 degrees or higher, District Government, through the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), implements the Heat Emergency Plan and activates cooling centers for residents to seek relief from the heat.