在下水道倒塌导致2.5亿加仑的原污水溢入波托马茨河,引发联邦援助之后,华盛顿宣布进入紧急状态。 A state of emergency was declared for D.C. after a sewer collapse spilled 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, triggering federal aid.

总统唐纳德·特朗普(Donald Trump)于2026年2月21日宣布哥伦比亚特区实行紧急状态, President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for the District of Columbia on February 21, 2026, following a sewer line collapse that began January 19 and released about 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River. 这项宣布是根据D.C.市长Muriel Bowser的呼吁作出的,启动了FEMA的支持,以保护公共健康、保护财产和进一步减轻损害。 The declaration, prompted by appeals from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, activates FEMA support to protect public health, safeguard property, and mitigate further damage. 现在可以部署联邦资源,包括人员和设备,联邦政府承担75%的合格费用。 Federal resources, including personnel and equipment, can now be deployed, with the federal government covering up to 75% of eligible costs. 援助延伸至马里兰州和弗吉尼亚州的特区及其管辖地区。 Aid extends to the District and areas under its jurisdiction in Maryland and Virginia. Mark K. O ' Hanlon被任命为联邦协调干事,负责监督应对行动,并根据正在进行的评估,可能提供额外援助。 Mark K. O’Hanlon was named Federal Coordinating Officer to oversee the response, with additional assistance possible based on ongoing assessments. 损坏估计仍未公布。 Damage estimates remain unreleased.