Whether this is your first or fifth assignment to Washington, the Transition Center has information that will help you as you settle into the DC Metropolitan area.
The following is provided FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and in no way constitutes an endorsement, expressed or implied, by the Department of State. Links to websites outside the U.S. federal government or the use of trade, firm, or corporation names are for the convenience of the user and do not constitute an official endorsement or approval of any private sector website, product, service, or privacy policy.
DC AREA FIELD OFFICES - assignment locations near Washington, DC
EMERGENCY SERVICES-CALL 911
REFERENCES
Guide books, maps, and local media
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Consumers' Checkbook (non-profit organization) provides ratings (quality and price) of doctors, home services, car repair, and much more. Subscription fees apply.
https://www.checkbook.org/subscribe/wdc2.cfm
HEALTH & MEDICAL
Health insurance, doctors, and dentists
HOUSING
Commuting, temporary housing, and permanent housing
PETS
For information on returning to the U.S. with a pet, see http://www.state.gov/m/fsi/tc/19620.htm.
The MetroPets website provides links to many local pet resources http://www.metropets.org/sitemap.php.
You will love the concept of "dog parks"!
TRANSPORTATION
Tips on Metro, driving, parking, getting a local drivers license, and titling or registering a vehicle
CHILDCARE & SCHOOLS
Where to find what you need to know
EMPLOYMENT
Resources on paid and volunteer work
SHOPPING
How to find what you need
RECREATION
Parks, libraries, museums, concerts, and theater
FOREIGN AFFAIRS-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Local groups with an international or Foreign Service slant
The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.