Governor Carney Declares State of Emergency to Coordinate Tropical Storm Response and Recovery
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency to coordinate response and recovery efforts following the high winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and flooding due to Tropical Storm Isaias. The State of Emergency is effective as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, until further notice. “Several communities in Delaware experienced significant […]
Tropical Storm Isaias Damage Reporting
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Smryna – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) Emergency Operations Center is requesting that Delaware residents with damage to their properties fill out the following survey report linked below. This information is important to help determine eligibility for a disaster declaration. Delaware Damage Report – Click Here Residents with severe damage or other direct evidence […]
Public comment sought for “Forest Action Plan”
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2020
The Delaware Forest Service is seeking public comment on its new 2020 “Forest Action Plan,” comprised of an updated Delaware Forest Resource Assessment, Delaware Statewide Forest Strategy, and a new “Assessment of Need” for the U.S. Forest Legacy Program, which provides funding to conserve working forests. The documents can be found at de.gov/forestactionplan and are available in both Flipbook versions and PDF format. The public is kindly asked to review and provide comments via email at delawareforests@gmail.com by Friday, September 4, 2020.
Tropical Storm Warning for Delaware
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2020
Smryna – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the entire State of Delaware. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm-force winds, sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph, are expected within the next 36 hours. Tropical storms are not just a threat […]
DelDOT Advisory for Tropical Storm Impact
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2020
Officials from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other state agencies are monitoring the forecast of Tropical Storm Isaias that could produce heavy rain, high wind gusts, and flash flooding throughout the day Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for the entire state with […]
