Emergency Information Center  Be Informed. Be Prepared.  In an emergency, this site will provide real-time instructions to District residents and visitors. Join the Alert DC System. Learn About the District's Snow Plan; Find Snow Alerts, Emergency Routes and More Register for Emergency Management Tabletop Exercises in Your Neighborhood Local Schools Receive Homeland Security Grants for Emergency Preparedness Training Health Department Urges Residents to Help Prevent the Spread of Influenza Receive Emergency Alerts Find Local Police, Fire and Health Care Units