Top News From WTOP – 4pm Update – January 22, 2024

By pwenzel
January 22, 2026 | 5:58 PM

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. A massive winter storm is set to hit several states, and it’s expected to bring heavy snow to the DC area with the latest estimates calling for 5 to 12 inches. A House hearing today put former special counsel Jack Smith in the hot seat as he defended his investigations into President Trump.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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