Official Twitter of DC DGS. DGS is committed to building, maintaining, and sustaining District facilities for city agencies that serve District residents.
☀️With temperatures increasingly higher than average this week, DGS, @dcpublicschools & @DCDPR are closely monitoring temperatures in schools and rec centers. If DGS is alerted to any concerns, we will address issues that arise, including providing any necessary contingencies.
ALT Department of General Services monitors rising temperatures in schools and rec centers, ready to address concerns with necessary contingencies.
The District is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 7:45 PM today, June 12, with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 60 MPH.
Shelter indoors in a sturdy building. Avoid wooded or treed areas, where wind may cause branches to fall.
Stay informed of severe weather: alert.dc.gov.
#dcwx
[AlertDC] The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the District of Columbia, which is in effect until 7:45PM.
Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts.
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Additional thunderstorms, wind, and heavy rain are anticipated this evening, June 12.
Know the difference between a weather watch and a weather warning so you can act quickly in storm to protect yourself and your loved ones.
👀 Watch: Storms are possible. Prepare now and follow local weather news & AlertDC for more information.
⛈️ Warning: It is storming or about to storm! Move to a sturdy indoor shelter or pull over your vehicle in a safe place.
Learn more about storm preparedness: ready.dc.gov.
DC is under an Extreme Heat Alert until 8PM today, June 12. Temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter.
Limit time outside if possible. Stay hydrated and look out for signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Call 911 if you or a neighbor need help.
Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in DC until 9PM tonight, June 12. #DCwx
Make sure you are prepared for potential storm impacts and sign up for @AlertDC for updates on weather conditions and road closures.
DGS has been working diligently to repair the @dcdpr Upshur Field nets to ensure our recreational spaces remain safe, fun sites for all to enjoy. Repairs are complete, and we remain committed to doing our part alongside our partners at DPR to maintain DC.
#DGSMaintainsDC
ALT Two men fixing a torn net on a sports field, one standing on a ladder and the other holding the pole steady during a sunny day.
ALT Empty outdoor field enclosed by netting with a red brick apartment building and trees in the background at sunset.
ALT Three people working together to install or repair a net on a sports field with a ladder nearby under a sunny sky.
ALT Empty outdoor tennis court with a net and a wooden ladder beside it during early evening under a partly cloudy sky.
The District is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9:30 PM (June 11), with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 60 MPH.
🛑 Don’t travel during severe weather if possible
🏠 Go indoors
🌲 Avoid wooded areas; branches and trees may fall in high winds
📱Follow @AlertDC and @NWS_BaltWash for updates
#dcwx#summerstorms
DC is under a Heat Alert today, 6/11 through Saturday, 6/13. Temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter.
You can beat the heat by:
✅Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas.
✅Taking frequent breaks while working outside.
✅Drinking water and staying hydrated
Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.
DGS joined Fort Myer, @MidwestMole, & @DMPEDDC to lower the Microtunneling Boring Machine into the launch shaft for the Hill East Phase II Project—commencing trenchless installation of critical sewer relocation of the RFK Campus @Commanders@MayorBowser's Redevelopment Project!
ALT Four construction workers in safety gear stand beside a large Midwest Mole tunneling machine on a paved site under a partly cloudy sky. /
ALT Large cylindrical tunnel boring machine being lowered into a deep circular excavation site surrounded by construction workers and equipment.
ALT Two construction workers wearing safety vests and helmets stand in front of a large cylindrical metal structure being lifted by a crane at a busy construction site
ALT Large cylindrical tunnel boring machine labeled Midwest Mole resting on a concrete surface with a crane hook above it.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in DC until 10PM tonight. #DCwx
Make sure you are prepared for potential storm impacts and sign up for @AlertDC for updates on weather conditions and road closures.
☀️With temperatures increasingly higher than average this week, DGS, @dcpublicschools & @DCDPR are closely monitoring temperatures in schools and rec centers. If DGS is alerted to any concerns, we will address issues that arise, including providing any necessary contingencies.
ALT Department of General Services monitors rising temperatures in schools and rec centers, ready to address concerns with necessary contingencies.
Join us at our DGS Summer Networking Mixer! 🗓 Thurs. June 11, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM 📍DGS HQ | 3924 Minnesota Ave NE 20019 *In-person registration available at the door. Learn about new procurement opportunities, connect with our new leadership team, & more!
#Networking
ALT Invitation flyer for DGS Networking Summer Mixer on June 11, 2026, 4:30-6:30 PM at DGS Headquarters, featuring photos of professionals networking and event details.
DGS was out on a community walk where construction is underway in #Ward5 for the new Crummell Community Center. We’re working with our partners to honor the legacy— to transform historic Crummell into a vibrant, fully functional rec center for the community.
#DGSInTheCommunity
ALT Two people, DGS employee and an ANC Comissioner in yellow safety vests and white helmets stand together outside an industrial building on a sunny day.
ALT Old historic building, Crummell School under renovation with boarded windows and construction workers nearby on a sunny day.
ALT Group of employees and community members wearing safety vests and helmets standing together on a sunny site in front of a brick building.
ALT Two employees wearing hard hats and neon yellow safety vests discuss plans at an outdoor site on a sunny day.
.@NWS_BaltWash has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for DC until 8:00PM tonight, meaning thunderstorms are possible this evening.
During storms, remember to:
❌ NEVER drive, walk, or bike on flooded roads
✅ Take caution while commuting
✅ Bring pets inside and secure loose outdoor objects
✅ Follow @AlertDC for updates
Learn more at: ready.dc.gov#dcwx
It's going to be a hot one today, DC! ☀️
Planning on spending time outside?
🥤Stay hydrated, take breaks, and watch for signs of heat stroke like headache, confusion & chills.
Visit heat.dc.gov to learn more and find a cooling center near you!
💦Head to a spray park to stay cool in this heat! Ping DGS via @311dcgov w/ maintenance requests, as we’re out ensuring water is flowing!
🚨*Outdoor pools & spray parks are open WEEKENDS ONLY (Sat. & Sun.) BEFORE Sun. Jun 21.
🔗Full schedule @DCDPR’s dprsplash.splashthat.com
ALT Children and adults enjoying a splash pad with multiple water jets shooting up from the ground in a lively urban park setting, surrounded by benches, greenery, and historic brick buildings under a cloudy sky.
ALT Technician wearing a safety helmet and high-visibility vest working inside a confined utility pit surrounded by pipes, valves, and control panels, performing maintenance or inspection tasks.
ALT Children and adults enjoying a splash pad water play area on a cloudy day, with kids running through water jets and a large flower-shaped water feature in the center, while parents watch nearby under blue shade canopies.
ALT Children playing in a DC spray park with water jets spraying, accompanied by a notice encouraging residents to submit maintenance requests for water turn-on, pressure issues, leaks, and broken features to DC 3-1-1 via call, text, app, or online.
After a full resurfacing to repair holes and damage, Turkey Thicket playground has REOPENED with a new, colorful ‘poured in place’ (PIP) surface on the playground and new synthetic turf on the mounds
DC Water has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for customers in Upper Northwest DC due to a loss of water pressure.
Boil water for at least one minute before drinking or cooking.
For updates and to view the impacted area: dcwater.com/bwa