The city government sent out an emergency alert this afternoon warning residents of the potentially severe weather that could hit the District this weekend. Hurricane Hanna is expected to move up the East Coast and reach the D.C. area on Saturday.
The alert, which is part of a service by the D.C. Emergency Management Agency, warns of possible heavy rains and high winds. It advises residents to prepare emergency kits with non-perishable food and water. More information on this alert can be found here.
