DC Water has some tips in advance of the hurricane: August 26, 2011 – WASHINGTON, DC – In preparation for Hurricane Irene, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is establishing plans and resources to maintain water and sewer services for District residents. DC Water facilities are equipped to withstand weather-related events…

So, there’s a hurricane coming. We just had an earthquake, if there’s a plague of locusts next I am out of here But apocalypse aside, the Red Cross has a hurricane prep website with lots of things you may need: flashlight, batteries, candles, non-perishable food, bottled water, medications, baby stuff, a charged cell phone and…

Despite the website saying it’s on, I just saw a post on their Facebook page — it’s canceled! Here’s a press release: The Columbia Heights Day festival, planned for Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, is now canceled. Columbia Heights Day Initiative President Sergio Herrera offers the following statement:”It saddens us to say, due…

UPDATE: It is canceled. See above. Hurricane, shmuirricane. Here’s a press release from the Columbia Heights Day folks: Columbia Heights Day is happening on Saturday rain or shine. Should there be any schedule changes, we’ll be posting them on our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaHeightsday) on our Twitter feed (http://www.twitter.com/ColHeightsDay) and via our e-mail list (sign up…