Update September 25, 2024: This event has been cancelled due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict.
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Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Monthly Public Safety Call on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
This month’s meeting will focus on school safety as the new school year kicks off. Guests will include members of the Safe Passage team and youth mentors.
Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/monthlycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.
Yesterday around 8pm, there was a shooting at Lamond Recreation Center that killed a 14-year-old and critically injured another teen. MPD is still investigating but stated they believe the shooting happened outside the building near the field while a basketball game was being played inside the gym. It’s really depraved behavior to shoot near a rec center. Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099 or text to 50411.
Condolences to the families and community impacted.
DRINKING WATER ADVISORY: DC Water Issues Boil Water Advisory For All Customers In The District Of Columbia, The Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery And Reagan National Airport
July 3, 2024
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for all customers in the District of Columbia, as well as the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and Reagan National Airport, due to a drop in water supply from the Washington Aqueduct. This is a precautionary notice to all customers to boil water that may be ingested due to water of unknown quality. Customer should not drink the water without boiling it first. This advisory will remain in place until follow-up testing confirms the water is safe to drink.
Customers should:
• Discard any beverages and ice made after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. • Run cold water prior to boiling. • Run cold water for 2 minutes if known sources of lead are present prior to boiling. • Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute and let it cool. • Store cooled water in a clean, covered container.
Cooled, boiled water or bottled water should be used for:
• Drinking • Brushing teeth • Preparing and cooking food • Washing fruits and vegetables • Preparing infant formula • Making ice • Washing dishes by hand • Giving water to pets
*Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiled or bottled water.
What happened (Background) On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, DC Water was notified by the Army Corps of Engineers Washington Aqueduct that due to turbidity the Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant reduced production and all water treatment operations were being conducted at the McMillan Treatment Plant. The current water treatment must be adjusted to meet current water demand for all our customers. To ensure there is enough water for firefighting activities, the Aqueduct resumed pumping water from the Dalecarlia Treatment Plant Wednesday evening. We anticipate the water could have increased turbidity and therefore providing this cautionary boil water advisory.
Turbidity as a measure of the cloudiness of water as described by the EPA. It is used to indicate water quality and filtration effectiveness (such as whether disease-causing organisms are present).
Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
The symptoms above are not only caused by microbes in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
We have no information that the water was contaminated by this incident, but we issue this advisory as a precaution while we test the water. We will update you when the water supply has returned to normal production and meets water quality standards.
Please share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
Customers with questions can contact DC Water Customer Service at (202) 354-3600 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400.
Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Monthly Public Safety Call on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Guests will be representatives from Ward 5’s three Police Districts (3D, 4D, and 5D).
Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/monthlycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.
Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Monthly Public Safety Call on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Guests will be MPD 4th District Commander Nikki Lavenhouse and MPD 5th District Commander Sylvan Altieri.
Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/monthlycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.
Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Monthly Public Safety Call on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Guests will be Commander Aaron Donald, Metro Transit Police; MPD 3rd District Captain Chris Moore; MPD 5th District Commander Sylvan Altieri.
Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/monthlycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.
MPD 4th District Commander Nikki Lavenhouse will hold a community walk today April 17, 2024, at noon. Meet in the 400 block of Riggs Road NE. If you are interested in participating, please feel free to join them.
From the Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker:
After advocating directly to Chief Smith on behalf of Ward 5 neighbors, Councilmember Parker is glad to share that MPD has agreed to hold an AirTag/Tile Giveaway for neighbors residing in the Fourth District (neighborhoods north of Michigan Ave NE). MPD just announced today that they will hold the giveaway tomorrow, March 22, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Fort Circle Park (800-1100 Galloway St NE). Please see the attached graphic for additional details. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions! Ward5contact@dccouncil.gov, 202-724-8028.
Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Monthly Public Safety Call on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Guests will be representatives from the Office of Gun Violence Prevention (Kandis M. Catalan and MeghanMarie Fowler-Finn), MPD Fourth District Commander Nikki Lavenhouse, and MPD Fifth District Commander Sylvan Altieri.
Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/monthlycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.
Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Monthly Public Safety Call on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Guests will be the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and leadership from MPD’s Third District (Bloomingdale and Truxton Circle) and Fifth District (all Ward 5 neighborhoods east of North Capitol St and south of Michigan Ave NE).
Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/monthlycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.
This morning there was a house fire on the 5500 block of Chillum Place NE. Fortunately, the home had working smoke alarms, according to DC Fire & EMS. I will share any information I receive about requests for assistance for the family.
Eligible DC homeowners may apply to receive one free smoke alarm through DC 311.
Join Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, government agencies, and representatives from the Metropolitan Police Department and Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George’s office for a crime prevention training and resource fair on Saturday, February 10th from 10 am to noon at Friendship Ideal Academy PCS, 6200 Kansas Avenue, NE (community room).
DC Aikido and Defend Yourself will provide hands-on self defense and bystander intervention trainings. Learn practical skills, get information, and access resources. We will be raffling air tags as part of the event.
Please stay tuned as we confirm participants.
There is no requirement for tickets for this event. Please just come if you are interested!
For accommodations, please email the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Secretary, Erin Palmer at 4B02@anc.dc.gov at least 72 hours in advance.
This event is hosted by Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Executive Committee.
Updated 2/3/2024 to correct time for Faith United Church
List of free nearby food pantries/marketplaces
DC Bilingual Public Charter School Family Food Market (1st Friday monthly, October through June) 33 Riggs Road NE 11:00 am-1:00 pm Produce & shelf stable items February 2, 2024 March 3, 2024 April 5, 2024 May 3, 2024 June 7, 2024 For more information, email uejimofor@dcbilingual.org Sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank
Impact DMV Church(1st Saturday monthly) 5335 1st Place NE 11:00 am-1:00 pm Groceries
Faith United Church of Christ (3rd Wednesday monthly) 4900 10th Street NE 9:00 am (food usually runs out by 11:30 am) Produce market and diaper bank
For more information, contact faithuccdc@gmail.com or 202-635-7777
LaSalle-Backus Elementary School Family Food Market(Typically 3rd Thursday monthly, October through June) 501 Riggs Road NE (enter on Madison Street side of campus) 3:30 pm-5:30 pm (people start lining up as early as 2:30) Produce & shelf stable items February 15, 2024 March 21, 2024 April 11, 2024 (2nd Thursday due to spring break) May 16, 2024 June 13, 2024 (due to last day of school) Sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank
Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center(3rd Saturday monthly) 501 Riggs Road NE (enter on Nicholson Street side) 11:00 am Fresh produce, canned goods, & fresh quarter chicken Sponsored by Andre Lee (Lee Little League)/Feed My People Ministry
There have been a few recent public safety incidents in and near the neighborhood. Local news reported on the homicide that took place during an alleged robbery attempt near the 5000 block of South Dakota Avenue NE on January 18, 2024, around 10 pm. Condolences to the family of the young man who was killed.
Over the past couple of weeks, there have been a few carjackings in North Michigan Park, Riggs Park, and Manor Park. There were also a couple of reports of individuals in vehicles exchanging gunfire as they passed through neighborhood streets.
Please see the interactive map at dcwater.com or call the 24-Hour Command Center at 202- 612-3400 to verify if your address was in the affected area.
Take the following precautions before returning to normal water usage:
Run the cold water taps for 10 minutes (if water was not used at all during the advisory).
If known sources of lead are present, if possible, continue to filter the water using a NSF/ANSI Standard 53 lead-certified filter before using it.
Discard food, beverages or ice prepared with water that was not boiled during the advisory.
Consult the owner’s manual to find out how to sanitize appliances and home filtration systems if used during the advisory.
DC Water will work with customers to answer questions and respond to additional issues following the Boil Water Advisory. Customers with water quality questions should contact the Drinking Water Division at (202) 612-3440 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
All other questions or suggestions should be directed to DC Water Customer Service at 202-354-3600 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400. Information is also available at dcwater.com and Bilingual FAQs are provided at www.dcwater.com/boilwaterFAQ.
Updated with bottled water distribution information
DC Water has issued a boil water advisory affecting part of Lamond-Riggs and other neighborhoods. Visit the interactive map for impacted areas. Free bottled water for impacted residents available at Catholic University Athletic Center (8:30 pm-11:30 pm, Jan. 19) and at UDC Van Ness Campus Building 44 (9:00 pm-11:30 pm, Jan. 19). If you are not able to visit a pickup location, call 311. https://www.dcwater.com/whats-going-on/news/bottled-water-distribution
DC Water Issues Boil Water Advisory for Customers in Some District Neighborhoods
January 19, 2024
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for some customers that are or have had loss of water pressure on Friday, January 19, 2024. This is a precautionary notice to customers in the impacted area to boil water that may be ingested due to water of unknown quality in this localized area of the system. Do not drink the water without boiling it first. This advisory will remain in place until follow-up testing confirms the water is safe to drink.
DC Water advises customers to search their address on the interactive map at dcwater.com or call the 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 to determine if they are in the impact area of this advisory. Customers in the impact area should boil water used for drinking and cooking.Customers outside this area can continue normal water use.
Customers in the impact area should follow this guidance at this time:
Discard any beverages and ice made before Friday, January 19, 2024 11 am.
Run cold water until clear (if discolored) prior to boiling.
Run cold water for 2 minutes if known sources of lead are present prior to boiling.
Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute and let it cool.
Store cooled water in a clean, covered container.
Cooled, boiled water or bottled water should be used for:
Drinking
Brushing teeth
Preparing and cooking food
Washing fruits and vegetables
Preparing infant formula
Making ice
Giving water to pets
*Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiled or bottled water.
What happened (Background)
On the afternoon of January 19, 2024, DC Water received a number of calls from customers in Northwest DC who were experiencing low or no water pressure. DC Water assessed the system and confirmed low pressure at multiple locations within the impacted area. Crews are still investigating the cause and working to restore system pressure.
Due to the loss of pressure in the distribution system, this may cause backpressure, backsiphonage, or a net movement of water from outside the pipe to the inside through cracks, breaks, or joints in the distribution system that are common in all water systems. Pressure loss could result in a high potential that fecal contamination or other disease-causing organisms could enter the distribution system. These conditions may pose an imminent and substantial health endangerment to persons served by the system. We are still investigating the cause of the pressure loss and will test the water once the cause it identified and corrected.
Bacteria and other disease-causing contamination such as viruses and parasites can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems.
The symptoms above are not only caused by microbes in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
We have no information that the water was contaminated by this incident, but issue this advisory as a precaution while we test the water. DC Water will collect samples in the impacted area. The advisory will be lifted when tests on two consecutive days show no bacteria are present and all customers can continue normal water use, which we anticipate will be on Sunday, January 21 at the earliest.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
Customers with water quality questions should contact the Department of Water Quality at (202) 612-3440 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). All other questions should be directed to DC Water Customer Service at (202) 354-3600 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400 or the Office of Marketing and Communications at (202) 787-2200 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Hygiene and Handwashing: CDC provides guidance on alternative hygienic practices when water is not available or is contaminated.
Keeping hands clean during an emergency helps prevent the spread of germs. If your tap water is not safe to use, wash your hands with soap and water that has been made safe to use. See the handwashing section below for more information on how to keep hands clean during an emergency.
How should you wash your hands?
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Consumer Information: EPA provides information and guidance about drinking water quality, emergencies, contaminants, public health issues, and treatment and storage.
For the sixth year in a row, Metro will bring a bus to donation sites around the region. All in-person locations are conveniently located near grocery or retail stores. Bring your donations from home or stop at the store on your way to Metro and drop off your donations before taking the train or bus.
“Please join us in the New Year by giving to the Capital Area Food Bank to help families with food insecurities,” said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. “We often say that Metro is the life blood of the community by getting people around the region, and the Fill-A-Bus campaign is another way that we can serve our neighbors.”
You can donate healthy, unopened, non-perishable food items in person outside the following Metrorail stations:
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Anacostia Station on Howard Road from 6-10 a.m.
Fort Totten Station at Bus Bay K from 2-6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 5
Friendship Heights Station at Bus Bay K from 6-10 a.m.
Silver Spring Station at Bus Bay J from 2-6 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 8
Pentagon City Station at 12th and South Hayes (near Nordstrom’s entrance) from 6-10 a.m.
Tysons Station at Bus Bay G from 2-6 p.m.
You can also make donations online to the Capital Area Food Bank through the Fill-A-Bus website by Jan. 12. Every $1 donated provides two meals.
Next Stop...Riggs Park 