Mayor Bowser to Take Hypothermia Season Pledge, Encourage Residents to Support Neighbors in Need
Mayor Bowser to Take Hypothermia Season Pledge, Encourage Residents to Support Neighbors in Need Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 tonyea.tharpe Wed, 11/04/2026 - 3:06pm (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 5 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the DC Department of Human Services (DHS), the DowntownDC BID, and community partners to announce the start of hypothermia season and urge residents to sign the Hypothermia Awareness Pledge. The pledge is a commitment to watch out for neighbors experiencing homelessness during the winter months. At the event, Mayor Bowser and attendees will spotlight available resources, including shelter, hot meals, warming items, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Hypothermia season runs from November 1 through March 31. During this time, the District activates additional shelter and outreach services to ensure every resident has a safe, warm place to go. Residents are reminded they can call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311 to request free, accessible transportation to a shelter for themselves or someone else. Under Mayor Bowser’s leadership, the District has transformed supports for individuals and families experiencing homele
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