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D.C. Metropolitan Area Information

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

 


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