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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Community Preparedness Workshop for Seniors and People With Disabilities

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018

(Smyrna) – Are you prepared for an emergency or disaster? Disasters can strike suddenly, anytime and anywhere, and first responders may not be able to get to you right away. Delaware Citizen Corps, Independent Resources, Inc., the Modern Maturity Center and the Division of Public Health (DPH)-Office of Preparedness are partnering to hold a Community […]




Checkpoint Strikeforce and Border to Border DUI Enforcement Will be Conducted March 16 and 17

News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Delaware OHS will partner with Delaware and Maryland law enforcement agencies for maximum DUI enforcement over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Dover, DE. March 9, 2018 – If you drink and drive during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, you’ll be pushing your luck. There is a high likelihood you’ll be pulled over. Police will be out in […]




Public Comment Sought on Draft All-Hazard Mitigation Plan

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

(Smyrna) – The State of Delaware All-Hazard Mitigation plan is undergoing a comprehensive review and evaluation, as required every five years by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The plan focuses on natural and human-caused hazards, and how to mitigate the adverse effects of disasters.  The revision provides an opportunity to examine changes to mitigation […]




New “Text-to-911” Feature Now Available Statewide

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Governor Carney conducted live demonstration of the system to show enhanced capabilities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday recognized that Delaware’s 911 centers are now equipped to accept emergency requests for help through text message. Today Delaware announced that all 911 centers statewide are ready to receive text messages in the time […]




DEMA Emergency Operations Center at Enhanced Activation Level

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 2, 2018

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) placed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at an Enhanced Activation Level due to weather conditions last night (Thursday).  Those weather conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow (Saturday). DEMA is in communication with its emergency response partners at the state, county, and municipal levels in order to assist or […]







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Community Preparedness Workshop for Seniors and People With Disabilities

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018

(Smyrna) – Are you prepared for an emergency or disaster? Disasters can strike suddenly, anytime and anywhere, and first responders may not be able to get to you right away. Delaware Citizen Corps, Independent Resources, Inc., the Modern Maturity Center and the Division of Public Health (DPH)-Office of Preparedness are partnering to hold a Community […]




Checkpoint Strikeforce and Border to Border DUI Enforcement Will be Conducted March 16 and 17

News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Delaware OHS will partner with Delaware and Maryland law enforcement agencies for maximum DUI enforcement over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Dover, DE. March 9, 2018 – If you drink and drive during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, you’ll be pushing your luck. There is a high likelihood you’ll be pulled over. Police will be out in […]




Public Comment Sought on Draft All-Hazard Mitigation Plan

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

(Smyrna) – The State of Delaware All-Hazard Mitigation plan is undergoing a comprehensive review and evaluation, as required every five years by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The plan focuses on natural and human-caused hazards, and how to mitigate the adverse effects of disasters.  The revision provides an opportunity to examine changes to mitigation […]




New “Text-to-911” Feature Now Available Statewide

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Governor Carney conducted live demonstration of the system to show enhanced capabilities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday recognized that Delaware’s 911 centers are now equipped to accept emergency requests for help through text message. Today Delaware announced that all 911 centers statewide are ready to receive text messages in the time […]




DEMA Emergency Operations Center at Enhanced Activation Level

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 2, 2018

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) placed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at an Enhanced Activation Level due to weather conditions last night (Thursday).  Those weather conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow (Saturday). DEMA is in communication with its emergency response partners at the state, county, and municipal levels in order to assist or […]