Disaster Declaration Update
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Smyrna, DE – On Monday afternoon, Governor John Carney was notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that the request for Individual Assistance, as part of the major disaster declaration request for the State of Delaware, was denied. The determination was made by FEMA that “the impact to individuals and households in New Castle […]
Auditor McGuiness Applauds Career and Technical Education Programs
Auditor of Accounts | Department of Education | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
DOVER, DELAWARE – Recent financial audits of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for eight of Delaware’s school districts showed all districts spent funds they received for the programs appropriately, State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said today. Cape Henlopen, Laurel, Appoquinimink, Lake Forest, Milford, New Castle County Vocational Technical School, Smyrna, and Woodbridge were randomly selected for […]
DNREC to Present Living Shorelines Application Webinar Nov. 16
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
A North Carolina living shorelines application (app) is the topic of a free webinar at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, presented by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in partnership with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.
Major Disaster Declaration Approved for Delaware
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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.
