Essential shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness will remain open on Wednesday, including the New York Avenue Men’s Shelter, 801 East Men’s Shelter, and Adams Place Men’s Shelter, all offering 24-hour refuge. Emergency shelters, such as Emery Overflow and Federal City 1 North, along with shelters for women and the LGBTQ+ community, will also stay open throughout the day to support those in need, according to the Office of the Governor.
During the holidays, important services in the District will stay open. The Department of Behavioral Health will provide 24/7 support for mental health and substance abuse crises, including emergency services and the Community Response Team. Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields will remain open, and scheduled events will continue as planned. Trash collection may be delayed, but leaf collection will stay on schedule. However, services like DC Public Schools, the Public Library, recreational centers, and the Vital Records Division will be closed. Residents are encouraged to use online services for agencies like the DMV during the closures, as stated by the Office of the Governor.
Street maintenance will stop for the holiday, and normal work will resume the next day. Parking enforcement will be mostly relaxed on Christmas Day, but Streetcar ticketing and towing will still be enforced. Public transportation will run on limited schedules, with DC Circulator routes closed and other changes to come at the end of the year, as reported by the Office of the Governor.
