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  Archives:  January 2020

Delaware Emergency Management Agency Earns Accreditation

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

(Smyrna, Delaware) – On December 13, 2019, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) officially earned accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). Only nine programs nationwide completed the rigorous assessment process in 2019 to achieve either initial accreditation or reaccreditation. This is the initial accreditation for DEMA and the State’s emergency management program. “Congratulations […]




Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 2:55PM EST until January 8 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Event : Wind Advisory Description : * WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 40 or 45 MPH. * WHERE…The Lehigh Valley and southeastern Pennsylvania, central and southern New Jersey, Delaware and northeastern Maryland. * WHEN…Until 8:00 PM this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be […]




DART to Host Community Conversations in New Castle County

Delaware Transit Corporation | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Public transportation plays an essential role in the lives of thousands of Delawareans. It provides vital connections, bolsters the economy, improves the environment and helps to enhance our quality of life. Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) proudly operates DART services in the First State. Please join DART for a Community Conversation where preliminary routing proposals to […]




DNREC, Division of Public Health accepting proposals for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water planning grants

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, along with the Delaware Division of Public Health, are now accepting project proposals from state, county and municipal governments, and conservation districts for matching grants for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water project planning.




Program on historic African American beaches and resorts at Lewes’ Zwaanendael Museum on Jan. 18, 2020

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Program explores beaches and resorts that African Americans could visit without fear of discrimination or violence during the segregation era.






  Archives:  January 2020

Delaware Emergency Management Agency Earns Accreditation

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

(Smyrna, Delaware) – On December 13, 2019, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) officially earned accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). Only nine programs nationwide completed the rigorous assessment process in 2019 to achieve either initial accreditation or reaccreditation. This is the initial accreditation for DEMA and the State’s emergency management program. “Congratulations […]




Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 2:55PM EST until January 8 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Event : Wind Advisory Description : * WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 40 or 45 MPH. * WHERE…The Lehigh Valley and southeastern Pennsylvania, central and southern New Jersey, Delaware and northeastern Maryland. * WHEN…Until 8:00 PM this evening. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be […]




DART to Host Community Conversations in New Castle County

Delaware Transit Corporation | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Public transportation plays an essential role in the lives of thousands of Delawareans. It provides vital connections, bolsters the economy, improves the environment and helps to enhance our quality of life. Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) proudly operates DART services in the First State. Please join DART for a Community Conversation where preliminary routing proposals to […]




DNREC, Division of Public Health accepting proposals for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water planning grants

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, along with the Delaware Division of Public Health, are now accepting project proposals from state, county and municipal governments, and conservation districts for matching grants for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water project planning.




Program on historic African American beaches and resorts at Lewes’ Zwaanendael Museum on Jan. 18, 2020

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Program explores beaches and resorts that African Americans could visit without fear of discrimination or violence during the segregation era.