Delaware sends swift water team to North Carolina
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 30, 2024
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware State Fire School have deployed a Swift Water Rescue Team (SWRT) to North Carolina on Saturday under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to support response and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene late last week.
Poetry Out Loud to Celebrate 20th Anniversary During 2024-2025 School Year
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024
The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Poetry Foundation, and state and jurisdictional arts agencies, Poetry Out Loud takes place in all 50 states, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Julieta Zavala’s “Mercado Kitsch México”
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
“Mercado Kitsch México” presents a vibrant and eclectic exhibition inspired by the rich visual and cultural heritage of kitsch art in Mexico City. Zavala celebrates the creativity and artistic expression of the working class, who, with ingenuity and passion, combine textures, colors, and shapes to reflect their unique essence. Her Mexican heritage “has been and will continue to be my strongest inspiration. Everything about our art, culture, and traditions inspires me.”
Family Emergency Preparedness Day on September 14 for National Preparedness Month
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024
To celebrate September as National Preparedness Month, more than 45 public safety agencies, nonprofits, and utilities will join together for the 18th Annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road, Camden, Delaware. There is no cost to attend and free parking is available onsite at the park. There is no rain date.
The event offers attendees a chance to meet first responders and public safety experts in a fun, friendly environment where families can find a wealth of information and resources to promote emergency preparedness and help them “make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed” by visiting PrepareDE.org. Family Emergency Preparedness Day is sponsored by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Kent County Parks and Recreation, Kent County Department of Public Safety, Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Preparedness.
Drive Safely as Kids Head Back to School
Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024
More than 142,000 children are enrolled in schools across the state and we want all of them to get to and from school safely each day whether they are walking, riding a bus or bike, or being dropped off.
