USA: 2025 District of Columbia heat plan

The purpose of the Heat Plan is to offer guidance and resources for community members and visitors to the District, including those experiencing homelessness, to remain safe and cool during periods of extreme heat. The Heat Plan codifies the District’s policies and operations that are enacted in response to significant heat incidents, including definitions and activation thresholds for Heat Alerts and Extreme Heat Alerts, lists the District facilities that can be used as cooling centers, and identifies the general roles and responsibilities of District agencies during periods of significant heat.