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State of the State 2022
Date Posted: January 19, 2022

Governor Carney Announces $107M in ARPA Support for Universities
Date Posted: January 19, 2022

DNREC to Present Living Shorelines Community Engagement Webinar Feb. 17
Date Posted: January 19, 2022

Governor Carney Announces Distribution of 125,000 KN95 Masks to Educators and Students
Date Posted: January 18, 2022

History Division Celebrates Black History Month 2022
Date Posted: January 18, 2022

Auditor McGuiness: Time is Now to Secure Provider Status for Delaware’s Pharmacists
Date Posted: January 18, 2022

DNREC Reopens Rehoboth Bay Shellfish Harvest
Date Posted: January 18, 2022

January 18, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: January 18, 2022

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 14, 2022: New Positive Cases, Hospitalizations Continue to Trend Upward
Date Posted: January 14, 2022

State of Delaware Partners with FEMA to Open COVID-19 Testing Center
Date Posted: January 14, 2022

Zwaanendael Museum Seeks Volunteers for “Recapturing Black Beaches,” an Oral History Initiative
Date Posted: January 14, 2022

Governor Carney Releases Second Revision to COVID-19 Emergency Order
Date Posted: January 14, 2022

“Walk Smart, Arrive Alive” Spreads Awareness of Pedestrian Safety in January
Date Posted: January 13, 2022

Arbor Day Poster Contest Now Open
Date Posted: January 13, 2022

Attorney General Jennings announces $1.85 billion Navient settlement
Date Posted: January 13, 2022

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2022 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Date Posted: January 13, 2022

Delaware Produce Farmers Encouraged To Attend Sessions On Proposed Rule Changes
Date Posted: January 13, 2022

Governor Carney Issues Statement on Cabinet Confirmations
Date Posted: January 12, 2022

Auditor McGuiness Announces Creation of a National Unemployment Insurance Audit Template
Date Posted: January 12, 2022

Jan. 15 is Last Day to Sign up for 2022 Coverage on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace
Date Posted: January 12, 2022

Consumer Demand For Buying Locally Grown Strong In Delaware
Date Posted: January 11, 2022

AG Jennings Announces Lawsuit Against Seaford
Date Posted: January 11, 2022

Export Delaware Now Accepting Applications for STEP Grants
Date Posted: January 11, 2022

New Employer UI and Construction Employer Tax Rates for 2022
Date Posted: January 11, 2022

2021 State Conservation Poster Contest Winners Announced
Date Posted: January 11, 2022

FY2023 Grant Applications for Arts & Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open
Date Posted: January 11, 2022

January 11, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: January 11, 2022

Electronic Speed Safety Program to Begin in I-95 Restore the Corridor Construction Zone
Date Posted: January 10, 2022

With Arrival of Cold Snap, Nonprofits and Volunteers Are Opening Code Purple Sites Across Delaware
Date Posted: January 10, 2022

Urban Forestry Grants up to $5,000 Available
Date Posted: January 10, 2022

Gobernador Carney Firma Mandato Universal de Cubre Bocas en Interiores
Date Posted: January 10, 2022

Governor Carney Signs Universal Indoor Mask Mandate
Date Posted: January 10, 2022

DNREC Solicits Requests for Proposals for Phase 4 of Settlement Mitigation Awards
Date Posted: January 10, 2022

Governor Carney Sends Letter to Boards on Wilmington Learning Collaborative
Date Posted: January 10, 2022

Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards Virtual Ceremony Postponed
Date Posted: January 10, 2022

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 7, 2022: Winter Surge Continues; Current Hospitalizations Continue to Rise
Date Posted: January 8, 2022

State of Delaware offices will open at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022
Date Posted: January 7, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Now Available for Delawareans 12 and Older
Date Posted: January 6, 2022

Governor Carney Announces Department of Human Resources (DHR) Nomination
Date Posted: January 6, 2022

Redden Forest Campsites and Trails Closed Due to Snowstorm
Date Posted: January 6, 2022

Division of Small Business Now Accepting Applications for Site Readiness Fund
Date Posted: January 6, 2022

Delaware Division of the Arts Awards $753,000 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds
Date Posted: January 5, 2022

January 4, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: January 4, 2022

DNREC Sets Jan. 19 Virtual Public Meeting for Updating White Creek Dredging Project in Sussex County
Date Posted: January 4, 2022

DHSS Marks Milestone of 100,000 Referrals for Substance Use, Mental Health Services
Date Posted: January 4, 2022

DMV Encourages Online Services; Increase in Wait Times Expected
Date Posted: January 4, 2022

State of Delaware offices in Kent & Sussex Counties opening at 10AM on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022
Date Posted: January 3, 2022

DNREC Reminds Public Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes
Date Posted: January 3, 2022

Governor Carney Issues State of Emergency Declaration
Date Posted: January 3, 2022

Update: State of Delaware offices are closed on Monday, January 3, 2022
Date Posted: January 3, 2022

DelDOT Preparing for First Winter Storm of Season
Date Posted: January 2, 2022

State of Delaware offices will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022
Date Posted: January 2, 2022

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 31, 2021: Record Number of New Positive Cases, Current Hospitalizations
Date Posted: December 31, 2021

Emergency Sirens To Be Tested Tuesday
Date Posted: December 31, 2021

Governor Carney to Issue State of Emergency to Fight COVID-19 Winter Surge
Date Posted: December 30, 2021

Delaware’s Major Annual Financial Report to be Filed Later Than Usual
Date Posted: December 30, 2021

DNREC to Close, Reduce Hours at Some Facilities for January
Date Posted: December 30, 2021

December 30, 2021 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: December 29, 2021

Governor Carney Lowers Delaware Flag
Date Posted: December 29, 2021

Additional Delaware Deer Hunting Seasons to Open in January
Date Posted: December 29, 2021

DPH to Implement Updated CDC Guidance Reducing Quarantine, Isolation Periods
Date Posted: December 28, 2021

Sewage Spill Suspends Shellfish Harvesting in Rehoboth Bay
Date Posted: December 28, 2021

Delaware Division of Child Support Services to Partner with ReManned Project, Inc.
Date Posted: December 28, 2021

Delaware State Parks to Host First Day Hikes Across Delaware
Date Posted: December 28, 2021

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 24, 2021: Record Number of New Daily Positive Cases Reported
Date Posted: December 24, 2021

DOL Conducting 2022 Annual Prevailing Wage Survey
Date Posted: December 23, 2021

48 Individuals and 13 Groups Will Receive Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards in Virtual Ceremony Jan. 17
Date Posted: December 22, 2021

DOJ Secures Conviction, Sentences In Violent Gun Cases
Date Posted: December 22, 2021

DelDOT Announces Completion of 141 Projects
Date Posted: December 22, 2021

Serial Rapist Found Guilty On All Charges
Date Posted: December 21, 2021

DPH Launches QR Tool Giving Delawareans Convenient Access to Their COVID-19 Vaccine Record
Date Posted: December 21, 2021

December 21, 2021 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: December 21, 2021

Delaware Natural Resources Police Collect More Than 700 Toys as Holiday Gifts for Delaware Children
Date Posted: December 21, 2021

Division of Small Business awards EDGE Grants to 15 Delaware companies
Date Posted: December 20, 2021

DNREC Encourages Delawareans to Recycle Christmas Trees
Date Posted: December 20, 2021

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 17, 2021: Surge of New Positive Cases Continues
Date Posted: December 17, 2021

State’s First Omicron Cases Involve 4 Residents of New Castle County
Date Posted: December 17, 2021

Agreement Signed by DNREC, DHSS to Connect Donovan Smith Community to Public Sewer and Water
Date Posted: December 17, 2021

DNREC Adopts White Clay Creek State Park Master Plan After Significant Public Input
Date Posted: December 16, 2021

Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on Dec. 17
Date Posted: December 16, 2021

Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia mensuales el 17 de Diciembre
Date Posted: December 16, 2021

Historical and Cultural Affairs Programs in January 2022
Date Posted: December 15, 2021

New Charges, Defendant Added To NorthPak Indictment
Date Posted: December 15, 2021

DHSS lanza un número de teléfono para los que están confinados a su hogar para acceder a las vacunas de COVID-19
Date Posted: December 14, 2021

DHSS to Launch Toll-Free Number for Eligible Delawareans Who Are Homebound to Access COVID-19 Vaccinations
Date Posted: December 14, 2021

New Charges, Defendant Added to NorthPak Indictment
Date Posted: December 14, 2021

New Castle Court House Museum To Be Closed Through Spring 2022
Date Posted: December 13, 2021

Governor Carney, DOE, DHSS Formally Extend School Mask Requirement
Date Posted: December 13, 2021

11th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition Registration Open
Date Posted: December 13, 2021

Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 10, 2021: Rising Positive Cases, Hospitalizations Point to Winter Surge
Date Posted: December 10, 2021

Public Health Closes Unpermitted Home Tattoo Operation in Millsboro
Date Posted: December 10, 2021

Raccoon in Georgetown Tests Positive for Rabies
Date Posted: December 10, 2021

Beach Nourishment Projects Set for Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers, South Bowers, and Slaughter Beach
Date Posted: December 10, 2021

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DEMA Encourages Preparations for Tropical Storm Elsa

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Smyrna, DE – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) along with local, state, and federal partners, are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa. We continue to coordinate with the counties and key state agencies to ensure readiness if the system worsens. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued by the U.S. National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly for Sussex County with expansion of the Watch expected. The updated track for Tropical Storm Elsa from NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center is slightly further west, which could mean a more significant impact for the state. The main threats are anticipated to include rain, flooding, and increased rip currents beginning late Thursday. But as we saw with Tropical Storm Isaias last summer, a variety of threats exist with Tropical Storms including tornadoes, high winds, flash flooding, etc. Power outages are possible. Plan ahead now and be prepared.

Prepare Your Home

Secure loose outdoor items such as grills, trash and recycling cans, and patio furniture.
Clear drains around your home to prevent flooding.
Trim back trees and bushes to prevent storm damage.
Have a plan for how to stay cool if the power goes out.
If you have a generator, make sure that you have fuel and test it in advance. Remember: never use a generator indoors!

Prepare Your Vehicle

Have a full tank of fuel
Ensure tire pressures are correct
Ensure that all lights are working.

Charge Electronic Devices

Keep phones, radios, and electronic devices fully charged in case of power outages.
Have portable power banks to charge electronic devices.

Make A Plan – preparede.org/make-a-plan

Make a plan for where you would go if you had to leave your home due to an evacuation or if it sustained damage.
Communicate and practice your plan with family.
Have a list of emergency contacts and copies of important documents.

Make An Emergency Kit – preparede.org/make-a-kit

Make sure that you have emergency supplies, such as food and water, for each member of your family (and pets) to last >3 days.
Have flashlights in case of power outages and fully charged power banks to charge electronic devices.

Stay Informed

Have multiple ways of monitoring the weather through US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly. A NOAA Weather Radio is a great backup system!
Make sure to register for the Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS) to receive important emergency alerts here.
Monitor our social media pages and local officials if further actions are required.

For more preparedness tips: PrepareDE.org

For weather updates from the National Weather Service: weather.gov/phi

For updates on the roads: https://deldot.gov/ and through their app https://deldot.gov/mobile/.

Follow Delaware Emergency Management Agency on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Contact: Jeff Sands, Delaware Emergency Management Agency, 302-659-2211.

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