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39 Barnard Elementary School 430 Decatur Street NW Map Produced by HSEMA-GIS
40 Roosevelt Senior High School 4301 13th Street NW
Production Date: May 12, 2008
41 MacFarland Middle School 4400 Iowa Avenue NW DISCLAIMER
Neither the District of Columbia Government nor the Homeland Security
43 Murch Elementary School 4810 36th Street NW & Emergency Management Agency make any claims as to the
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completeness, accuracy or content of any data contained in this
application; or make any representation of any kind, including, but not
limited to, warranty of the accuracy or fitness for a particular use, nor are any
47 Lafayette Elementary School 5701 Broad Branch HIG
Road NW such warranties to be implied or inferred with respect to the information
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Pet Evacuation
http://72hours.dc.gov

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Ward 2 However, if you are going to a public shelter, it is important to
understand that animals may not be allowed inside. Plan in Important District Telephone Numbers

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advance for shelter alternatives that will work for both you and
Evacuation Route Reference Map your pets. Police and Fire Emergency
Calls that require police, fire or emergency
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Bowl, food, medication, plastic bags, paper towels. The Mayor’s Citywide Call Center 311
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Emergency Management Agency 72hours.dc.gov hsema.dc.gov

Veterinary records. DC Homeland Security and Emergency
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A three-day supply of food and water.

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For the hearing impaired (202) 730-0488
S H E LT E R REFER ENCE
Number Name Address Special Needs Department of Mental Health Access HelpLine (888) 793-4357
12 Thomson Elementary School 1200 L Street NW If you have a family member with special needs, or a neighbor American Red Cross, National Capital Chapter (202) 728-6401 Evacuation routes are identified by the stars
18 Ellington School of the Arts Senior High 3500 R Street NW 0 750 1,500 3,000 Ward 8 who lives alone, find out how to help them get necessary care
during an emergency.
Verizon (phone) (800) 275-2355 and bars symbol on street signs.
26 Francis Middle School 2425 N Street NW PEPCO (electric)

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Feet Wear medical alert tags and bracelets to identify Customer service (202) 833-7500
49 Garrison Elementary School 1200 S Street NW your disability.

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Power outages (877) PEPCO-62
Keep writing materials on hand if you have speech, Life-threatening emergencies (202) 872-3432
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Legend GEORGE’S language, or hearing disabilities. Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222
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Shelter Working with neighbors in an emergency can save lives and Natural Gas Emergency Number (703) 750-1400

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Transfer Point City Park Blue Line Expressway property. Meet with your community members to plan how you DC Water and Sewer Authority (202) 787-2000 http://hsema.dc.gov http://72hours.dc.gov

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Parents should learn their children’s school and/or daycare
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DC Animal Control (24-hour) (202) 576-6664 Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor
providers’ emergency plans.