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District Threat Level

District Threat Level Is Yellow - Elevated Risk of Terrorist Attacks

What to Do If...

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  		•  Winter Storm
  		•  Floods
  		•  Utlity Outage
  		•  Fire
  		•  Heat/Cold
  		•  Earthquake
  		•  Tornadoes
  		•  Hurricane
  		•  Terrorism
  		•  HAZMAT
  		•  Evacuation
  		•  Shelter in Place

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    Be Aware
     
    You can help protect yourself and your family by being aware of your surroundings wherever you go.
    • Keep an eye out for suspicious or unattended bags or people acting strangely.
    • Immediately report unusual behavior, suspicious or unattended packages, and strange devices to (202) 727-9099.
    • Never accept packages or other items from strangers.
    • If you feel uncomfortable, or if something seems wrong, don’t hesitate to leave the area.
    • Know where the nearest emergency exits are.
     
     
     
     
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