Top News From WTOP – 4PM Update – May 21, 2026

By pwenzel
May 21, 2026 | 10:00 PM

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: In Virginia, there’s a fast-approaching budget deadline to avoid the first partial government shutdown in the state’s history.

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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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