Fourth of July parade in Washington DC canceled due to heat
Organizers canceled the Independence Day parade in Washington, D.C. due to extreme heat warnings. The National Weather Service reported high temperatures affecting the east coast. (sources: theguardian, thehill)
The Independence Day parade in Washington, D.C. was canceled late on Friday due to soaring temperatures. The event was set to be hosted by the National Park Service on Saturday morning.
- The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for the east coast.
- The parade was scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
- Organizers made the cancellation decision on the eve of the event.
Why it matters
The cancellation reflects the impact of extreme weather on public events and celebrations.
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This story is about Washington DC's Fourth of July parade canceled due to soaring temperature. This bill would support urban heat island mapping and contribute to a national integrated heat-health information system.
If passed, it would:
- support urban heat island mapping and contribute to a national integrated heat-health information system • treat extreme heat as one of the weather hazards addressed in forecasting and warning improvements.
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This story is about Washington DC's Fourth of July parade canceled due to soaring temperature. This bill would make community cooling centers and resilience centers eligible uses under FEMA-related mitigation/preparedness authorities.
If passed, it would
- make community cooling centers and resilience centers eligible uses under FEMA-related mitigation/preparedness • require FEMA guidance on heat waves and a study on extreme heat impacts and response.
This story is about Washington DC's Fourth of July parade canceled due to soaring temperature. This bill would add extreme heat to the Stafford Act’s definition of a major disaster.
If passed, it would
- add extreme heat to the Stafford Act’s definition of a major disaster • expand the circumstances in which states and localities could seek federal disaster assistance for heat events.
This story is about Washington DC's Fourth of July parade canceled due to soaring temperature. This bill would direct the Labor Secretary to issue a federal worker heat protection standard.
If passed, it would
- direct the Labor Secretary to issue a federal worker heat protection standard • require recordkeeping and reporting tied to heat illness prevention.
This story is about Washington DC's Fourth of July parade canceled due to soaring temperature. This bill would establish a National Integrated Heat Health Information System and interagency heat committee.
If passed, it would
- establish a National Integrated Heat Health Information System and interagency heat committee • authorize heat-related planning and assistance programs, according to the bill text and title.
This story is about Washington DC's Fourth of July parade canceled due to soaring temperature. This bill would allow FEMA regional administrators to provide grants, equipment, supplies, and personnel for extreme heat event management.
If passed, it would
- allow FEMA regional administrators to provide grants, equipment, supplies • create a specific federal assistance pathway short of a full disaster declaration.