Mayor Bowser and Public Safety Officials to Host Fourth of July Preparedness Briefing

(Washington, DC) - On Monday, June 29 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by District public safety officials and federal partners to share preparations for the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations and America's 250th anniversary events taking place across Washington, DC.

The briefing will include public safety plans for the Capitol Hill and Palisades parades, events on the National Mall including the Salute to America 250 Celebration, firework displays, the Great American State Fair, and the Washington Nationals game. Officials will discuss road closures, firework safety tips, extreme heat preparedness, and the coordinated public safety and security posture along the Potomac River.

Officials will also provide guidance for residents and visitors attending events throughout the holiday weekend and share information on transportation, emergency response resources, and public safety operations.

When:
Monday, June 29 at 11 am

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Lindsey Appiah, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
Jeffery W. Carroll, Interim Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department
Clint Osborn, Director, DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
Tara McLeese, Special Agent in Charge, United States Secret Service, Washington Field Office
Darren Cox, Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington Field Office
Scott Brecht, Chief of Police, United States Park Police
Randy Clarke, General Manager and CEO, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Where:
District Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
1015 Half Street SE, 10th Floor
*Closest Metro Station: Navy Yard-Ballpark*
*Closest Bikeshare: 1st & M St SE*

This is a secure facility and building security protocols are required. Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or X.

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