(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, April 6 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will continue Back to Basics week by highlighting the essential services of the Office of Unified Communications (OUC). On average, OUC takes nearly 3,000 911 calls and 3,100 311 calls per day. At the event, Mayor Bowser will highlight investments in public safety communications technology as well as OUC's new junior academy. The Mayor will also recognize a 911 call taker who recently provided medical advice and support to a caller with a family member in distress.
Back to Basics Week is an opportunity to showcase progress and innovations in city services, highlight the work of District Government employees, and share information with residents about how they can support their neighborhoods. To learn more about Mayor Bowser’s FY24 Budget, visit budget.dc.gov.
WHEN:
Thursday, April 6 at 11 am
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Lindsey Appiah, Acting Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
Chief Robert J. Contee III, Metropolitan Police Department
Heather McGaffin, Acting Director, Office of Unified Communications
WHERE:
Office of Unified Communications
2720 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE
*Closest Metro Station: Anacostia Metro*
*Closest Capital Bikeshare Station: Alabama Ave SE and Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. For security purposes, please arrive 15 minutes early and with a government-issued ID.
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN) or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or Twitter.