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DC Offers Free Water, AC Metro as Heat Hits 106°F

7/1/2026

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DC Officials HeatPlan

Free bottled water will be supplied inside the secure Salute to America fireworks zone, while thermoses and tumblers are prohibited.
Washington, D.C. officials are coordinating heat-related safety and crowd-control plans for the July 4 Independence Day celebrations.
The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory with indices reaching 106 °F.
Metro provides free, air-conditioned service from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., with the Memorial Bridge closed.

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Secret Service Secures

The Secret Service is directing the entire Fourth of July security plan, a first for Washington, D.C.
U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a rally on the National Mall before the fireworks on July 4 in Washington, D.C.
Officials warned of a dangerous heat wave with triple-digit temperatures.
DC Fire and EMS deployed personnel and installed water stations, first-aid tents, bike teams, ambulances.

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DC Officials HeatPlan

Free bottled water will be supplied inside the secure Salute to America fireworks zone, while thermoses and tumblers are prohibited.
Washington, D.C. officials are coordinating heat-related safety and crowd-control plans for the July 4 Independence Day celebrations.
The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory with indices reaching 106 °F.
Metro provides free, air-conditioned service from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., with the Memorial Bridge closed.

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