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  Archives:  October 2021

Urban Forestry Grants Revitalize Communities

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Forest Service | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021

The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program has awarded $135,193 for 36 tree projects through its annual grant program, which offers up to $5,000 for projects on public land and community open space. All municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits in Delaware can apply. Since it began, the program has provided over 588 grants for more than $1.86 million and planted more than 16,000 trees.




Major Disaster Declaration Approved for Delaware

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021

Smyrna, DE – On September 17, 2021, Governor John Carney requested a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Delaware in response to the severe flooding that occurred as the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed through the region on September 1 to September 7, 2021.  The request included FEMA’s Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation […]




Motorists Urged to Watch Out for Deer Crossing Roadways

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021

Late October through November is prime time for increased white-tailed deer activity in Delaware, leading up to their peak mating season in mid-November. With more deer crossing roadways in the shorter days ahead, especially after the Nov. 7 change from daylight saving time back to Eastern Standard Time, motorists are urged to be on high alert to avoid collisions with these large animals.




Residents of Small Sussex Community Advised Not to Drink Water During Evaluation of Contaminant Near Advisory Level

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Saturday, October 23, 2021

DOVER (OCT. 23, 2021) – Out of an abundance of caution, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising residents of the Bethany Crest community near Millville to use bottled water for drinking and cooking while their water system is evaluated for a concentration of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that is near or at […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update- October 22, 2021 COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Continue Steady Downward Trend

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021

DOVER (OCT. 22, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.       Total positive cases since March 11, 2020: 141,717 7-day average of new positive cases: 333.4, a decrease from 389.4 last week […]






  Archives:  October 2021

Urban Forestry Grants Revitalize Communities

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Forest Service | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021

The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program has awarded $135,193 for 36 tree projects through its annual grant program, which offers up to $5,000 for projects on public land and community open space. All municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits in Delaware can apply. Since it began, the program has provided over 588 grants for more than $1.86 million and planted more than 16,000 trees.




Major Disaster Declaration Approved for Delaware

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021

Smyrna, DE – On September 17, 2021, Governor John Carney requested a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Delaware in response to the severe flooding that occurred as the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed through the region on September 1 to September 7, 2021.  The request included FEMA’s Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation […]




Motorists Urged to Watch Out for Deer Crossing Roadways

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021

Late October through November is prime time for increased white-tailed deer activity in Delaware, leading up to their peak mating season in mid-November. With more deer crossing roadways in the shorter days ahead, especially after the Nov. 7 change from daylight saving time back to Eastern Standard Time, motorists are urged to be on high alert to avoid collisions with these large animals.




Residents of Small Sussex Community Advised Not to Drink Water During Evaluation of Contaminant Near Advisory Level

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Saturday, October 23, 2021

DOVER (OCT. 23, 2021) – Out of an abundance of caution, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising residents of the Bethany Crest community near Millville to use bottled water for drinking and cooking while their water system is evaluated for a concentration of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that is near or at […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update- October 22, 2021 COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Continue Steady Downward Trend

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021

DOVER (OCT. 22, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.       Total positive cases since March 11, 2020: 141,717 7-day average of new positive cases: 333.4, a decrease from 389.4 last week […]