Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan
Date Released:
Tue, 07/16/2019
Mayor Extends Hours for Low-Barrier Shelters and Select Outdoor Pools and Splash Parks Through Sunday, July 21
(WASHINGTON, DC) – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature in Washington, DC is 91 degrees with a heat index of 101 degrees. Because of the extreme heat, Mayor Bowser has activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan and is extending service hours for low-barrier shelters and select Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)-operated outdoor pools and splash parks through Sunday, July 21.
