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  Archives:  May 2021

New Head of DNREC Division of Air Quality Named

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has named Angela Marconi the new director of DNREC’s Division of Air Quality, succeeding David Fees, who is retiring at the end of May from DNREC after 25-plus years in state government. Joining DNREC in 1995 as an engineer, Fees rose through career-ladder promotions and held several management positions prior to leading the division that addresses Delaware’s air quality issues, ensures regulatory compliance with air permits, and enforces the state’s air quality regulations in conjunction with the federal Clean Air Act.




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Paintings by Howard J. Eberle

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2021

On view June 4-July 30, 2021 Wilmington, Del. (May 26, 2021) – The Journey, an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Howard J. Eberle, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from June 4-July 30, 2021. Eberle is the recipient of a 2021 Artist Fellowship in Painting from the Delaware Division of the Arts. The […]




FEMA Mitigation Grant Application Period Open

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Smyrna – The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for DR-4566 Tropical Storm Isaias funding notice has been announced. The application period started in May 2021, with up to $2,000,000 in available funding for mitigation projects. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is intended to assist state agencies and local governments in implementing long-term hazard mitigation planning and […]




Del. will Issue Emergency Benefits for May to All SNAP Households, Eligible TANF and General Assistance Households

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 25, 2021

NEW CASTLE (May 25, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for May to eligible households as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance […]




COVID-19 Community Resilience Initiative Webinar

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Join the Delaware CILs and SILC for The Partnership’s COVID-19 Community Resilience Initiative!  A 6-part weekly webinar series on Thursdays at 10am, starting May 20th! May 20  – Emergency Management Basics May 27 – Emergency Management During a Pandemic June 3 – Continuing IL Work During a Pandemic June 10 – The hard Truth Staff […]






  Archives:  May 2021

New Head of DNREC Division of Air Quality Named

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has named Angela Marconi the new director of DNREC’s Division of Air Quality, succeeding David Fees, who is retiring at the end of May from DNREC after 25-plus years in state government. Joining DNREC in 1995 as an engineer, Fees rose through career-ladder promotions and held several management positions prior to leading the division that addresses Delaware’s air quality issues, ensures regulatory compliance with air permits, and enforces the state’s air quality regulations in conjunction with the federal Clean Air Act.




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Paintings by Howard J. Eberle

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2021

On view June 4-July 30, 2021 Wilmington, Del. (May 26, 2021) – The Journey, an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Howard J. Eberle, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from June 4-July 30, 2021. Eberle is the recipient of a 2021 Artist Fellowship in Painting from the Delaware Division of the Arts. The […]




FEMA Mitigation Grant Application Period Open

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Smyrna – The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for DR-4566 Tropical Storm Isaias funding notice has been announced. The application period started in May 2021, with up to $2,000,000 in available funding for mitigation projects. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is intended to assist state agencies and local governments in implementing long-term hazard mitigation planning and […]




Del. will Issue Emergency Benefits for May to All SNAP Households, Eligible TANF and General Assistance Households

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 25, 2021

NEW CASTLE (May 25, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for May to eligible households as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance […]




COVID-19 Community Resilience Initiative Webinar

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Join the Delaware CILs and SILC for The Partnership’s COVID-19 Community Resilience Initiative!  A 6-part weekly webinar series on Thursdays at 10am, starting May 20th! May 20  – Emergency Management Basics May 27 – Emergency Management During a Pandemic June 3 – Continuing IL Work During a Pandemic June 10 – The hard Truth Staff […]