If anyone can tell me what the hell Alert DC meant with today’s “emergency alert” message, I’m listening.

From: “Alert DC”
To: “Alert DC Users”
Subject: Message from Alert DC
Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:28:27 -0500

The exercise drill has ended at George Washington University (1900 block of F St., NW) and streets will be opening soon. A hot wash will also be conducted.