Governor Surveys Sussex County Tornado Damage
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Sunday, April 2, 2023
Governor John C. Carney, Jr. joined State and Sussex County officials to tour areas near Bridgeville today after a confirmed tornado tore through the region on Saturday night, April 1. Preliminary estimates show more than 60 structures were damaged or destroyed along a 14-mile-long path through the communities of Bridgeville, Greenwood, and Ellendale. The survey also included a DelDOT maintenance yard on Newton Road where several buildings were damaged and destroyed, including one where winds pulled a wooden beam out of the ground, shifting the concrete footing.
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergencies must be renewed every 30 days. Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency Extension.
Governor Carney Announces Roadway Safety Initiatives
Child Passenger Safety | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Six pieces of legislation aim to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways SMYRNA, Del. – Governor Carney on Wednesday joined the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), members of the General Assembly, and advocates to announce a package of new initiatives and legislation designed to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways. […]
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 27, 2023
President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 31, 2023 as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.
In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 31, 2023.
Governor Carney Launches New Boards and Commissions Application Website
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2023
DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday launched a new website for Delaware Boards and Commissions applications. Governor Carney makes appointments to approximately 300 Boards and Commissions that affect nearly all public policy areas. The new website will streamline the application process, house all relevant information in one easily accessible page, and encourage more Delawareans […]
