Last week CAG issued a handy contact sheet for citizens. It’s a nice comprehensive list that touches on most issues that come up here in Georgetown:
■ Any illegal activity (violent crimes, theft, vandalism, noise violations, public urination, trespassing, et cetera): You must call 911 so a report is filed.
■ City services (street and sidewalk maintenance, trash, rats, trees): Call 311 and follow up if necessary. It could take several calls to resolve your issue.
■ Georgetown University student conduct issues (trash, noise, vandalism): Call the university’s 24-hour SNAP hotline, 202-687-8413. SNAP will respond to calls Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Call both SNAP and 911 for serious violations.
■ Georgetown University off-campus student life: Contacts are director Anne Koester, at 202-687-3199 or ayk2@georgetown.edu, and Ray Danieli, at 202-687-3428 or rfd8@georgetown.edu.
■ To record complaints on the West Village People’s site, e-mail Gtown411@ymail.com. Your name will not be associated with the complaint. The recording of complaints is vital for the tracking of trends.
■ Trash violations: Charlene.Barber@dc.gov.
■ Rats: Gerard.Brown1@dc.gov or 202-535-2636.
■ Historic preservation: Start with our Web site, cagtown.org.
■ Tree issues: Call 311 or contact BestyEmes@aol.com.
■ Any illegal activity (violent crimes, theft, vandalism, noise violations,public urination, trespassing, et cetera): You must call 911 so areport is filed.■ City services (street and sidewalk maintenance, trash, rats, trees):Call 311 and follow up if necessary. It could take several calls toresolve your issue.■ Georgetown University student conduct issues (trash, noise, vandalism):Call the university’s 24-hour SNAP hotline, 202-687-8413.SNAP will respond to calls Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.Call both SNAP and 911 for serious violations.■ Georgetown University off-campus student life: Contacts are directorAnne Koester, at 202-687-3199 or ayk2@georgetown.edu, andRay Danieli, at 202-687-3428 or rfd8@georgetown.edu.■ To record complaints on the West Village People’s site, e-mailGtown411@ymail.com. Your name will not be associated with thecomplaint. The recording of complaints is vital for the tracking oftrends.■ Trash violations: Charlene.Barber@dc.gov.■ Rats: Gerard.Brown1@dc.gov or 202-535-2636.■ Historic preservation: Start with our Web site, cagtown.org.■ Tree issues: Call 311 or contact BestyEmes@aol.com.Our association’s newsletter this month goes into ■ Any illegal activity (violent crimes, theft, vandalism, noise violations,public urination, trespassing, et cetera): You must call 911 so areport is filed.■ City services (street and sidewalk maintenance, trash, rats, trees):Call 311 and follow up if necessary. It could take several calls toresolve your issue.■ Georgetown University student conduct issues (trash, noise, vandalism):Call the university’s 24-hour SNAP hotline, 202-687-8413.SNAP will respond to calls Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.Call both SNAP and 911 for serious violations.■ Georgetown University off-campus student life: Contacts are directorAnne Koester, at 202-687-3199 or ayk2@georgetown.edu, andRay Danieli, at 202-687-3428 or rfd8@georgetown.edu.■ To record complaints on the West Village People’s site, e-mailGtown411@ymail.com. Your name will not be associated with thecomplaint. The recording of complaints is vital for the tracking oftrends.■ Trash violations: Charlene.Barber@dc.gov.■ Rats: Gerard.Brown1@dc.gov or 202-535-2636.■ Historic preservation: Start with our Web site, cagtown.org.■ Tree issues: Call 311 or contact BestyEmes@aol.com.Our association’s newsletter this month goes into more
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Very good information to have all in one spot – thank you! I’ve always wondered where to report what.
I have two questions related to the above:
a) 911 for noise issues? Is this really the case? It seems like a misuse of this service which could be dealing with life-threatening issues. Is this truly what should be done?
b) There is one issue I have that I am not sure where to have it addressed.
There is a house close to 34th st and Dent Pl that has an unhooked Electrical Service Meter. It looks terrible with this huge loop of wires just extending toward the sidewalk; theoretically it could be dangerous as well.
Not sure about the danger part but the visual pollution is inexcusable in this neighborhood. Is this a PEPCO issue, an owner’s issue? It’s been like this for 6 months or so. At the time it was installed it seemed as though they were just moving the box from one place to another, but this has stayed like this ever since. Where do I report this?
Thank you again
I’m not really sure about the 911 call for noise, but it seems more appropriate than a call to 311, which is really more about putting in a service request. And that’s what I’d advise for the wires. I’d start with 311. They may say to call Pepco, but it’s probably the best place to start.