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  Category: Office of the Governor


Flags to be Lowered to Half-staff for Fallen Wilmington Firefighters

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2016

Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Wilmington firefighters Lt. Christopher Leach and Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes. Both firefighters died this morning serving their community and fellow Delawareans valiantly, while battling a blaze in Wilmington. Flags are to remain at half-staff until further […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Empowering Everybody to Prepare for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell encourages all Delawareans to take time now to prepare for natural disasters and other emergency situations, and reviews new resources available to assist them through the interactive website www.PrepareDE.org provided by state public health and emergency management agencies.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Empowering Everybody to Prepare for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016

Severe weather, natural disasters, and public health emergencies can threaten the safety of our people, homes, and communities. As Governor, I’ve observed how fortunate we are to have so many exceptional public servants hard at work keeping us safe during rain, wind, and snow events, as well as other emergencies. They’re law enforcement and other first responders, emergency management staff, transportation workers, public health workers, and other social service providers across Delaware, who are well-prepared to serve us during times of need.




Governor Announces Significant Progress in Supporting Young People with Disabilities in Gaining Access to the World of Work

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2016

DHSS Pathways to Employment Program Has Enrolled Almost 250




Governor Markell Announces Family Court Nominations

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 19, 2016

Governor Markell today announced that he will be nominating three individuals to serve on the Family Court of the State of Delaware.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Flags to be Lowered to Half-staff for Fallen Wilmington Firefighters

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2016

Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Wilmington firefighters Lt. Christopher Leach and Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes. Both firefighters died this morning serving their community and fellow Delawareans valiantly, while battling a blaze in Wilmington. Flags are to remain at half-staff until further […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Empowering Everybody to Prepare for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell encourages all Delawareans to take time now to prepare for natural disasters and other emergency situations, and reviews new resources available to assist them through the interactive website www.PrepareDE.org provided by state public health and emergency management agencies.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Empowering Everybody to Prepare for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016

Severe weather, natural disasters, and public health emergencies can threaten the safety of our people, homes, and communities. As Governor, I’ve observed how fortunate we are to have so many exceptional public servants hard at work keeping us safe during rain, wind, and snow events, as well as other emergencies. They’re law enforcement and other first responders, emergency management staff, transportation workers, public health workers, and other social service providers across Delaware, who are well-prepared to serve us during times of need.




Governor Announces Significant Progress in Supporting Young People with Disabilities in Gaining Access to the World of Work

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2016

DHSS Pathways to Employment Program Has Enrolled Almost 250




Governor Markell Announces Family Court Nominations

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 19, 2016

Governor Markell today announced that he will be nominating three individuals to serve on the Family Court of the State of Delaware.