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New “Text-to-911” Feature Now Available Statewide

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Governor Carney conducted live demonstration of the system to show enhanced capabilities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday recognized that Delaware’s 911 centers are now equipped to accept emergency requests for help through text message. Today Delaware announced that all 911 centers statewide are ready to receive text messages in the time […]




Number of Flu Cases Drop but Season to Continue for Several Weeks

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

While flu in Delaware continues to be widespread, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announces single-week flu numbers are finally starting to drop. There were 893 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases for the week ending February 24, a sharp decline from the record-setting 1,521 cases reported the previous week.




Phase 3 of Route 141 Centre Road Project to Begin March 12, 2018

Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Contractor R.E. Pierson will begin the next phase of work on the Route 141 Centre Road project on Monday, March 12, 2018. On Monday, March 12, in preparation of the upcoming northbound lane closures, southbound Route 141 will be reduced to one lane from Route 100/Montchanin Road to Route 48/Lancaster Pike. On Thursday, March 15, […]




DEMA Emergency Operations Center at Enhanced Activation Level

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 2, 2018

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) placed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at an Enhanced Activation Level due to weather conditions last night (Thursday).  Those weather conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow (Saturday). DEMA is in communication with its emergency response partners at the state, county, and municipal levels in order to assist or […]




State Rep. Melanie George Smith visits Buena Vista to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.







  Category: News

New “Text-to-911” Feature Now Available Statewide

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Governor Carney conducted live demonstration of the system to show enhanced capabilities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday recognized that Delaware’s 911 centers are now equipped to accept emergency requests for help through text message. Today Delaware announced that all 911 centers statewide are ready to receive text messages in the time […]




Number of Flu Cases Drop but Season to Continue for Several Weeks

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

While flu in Delaware continues to be widespread, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announces single-week flu numbers are finally starting to drop. There were 893 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases for the week ending February 24, a sharp decline from the record-setting 1,521 cases reported the previous week.




Phase 3 of Route 141 Centre Road Project to Begin March 12, 2018

Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Contractor R.E. Pierson will begin the next phase of work on the Route 141 Centre Road project on Monday, March 12, 2018. On Monday, March 12, in preparation of the upcoming northbound lane closures, southbound Route 141 will be reduced to one lane from Route 100/Montchanin Road to Route 48/Lancaster Pike. On Thursday, March 15, […]




DEMA Emergency Operations Center at Enhanced Activation Level

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 2, 2018

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) placed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at an Enhanced Activation Level due to weather conditions last night (Thursday).  Those weather conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow (Saturday). DEMA is in communication with its emergency response partners at the state, county, and municipal levels in order to assist or […]




State Rep. Melanie George Smith visits Buena Vista to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.