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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


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 | Featured Posts | Kent County | News | 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 | News | 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.



Warning: Be Cautious of Predatory Practices related to Social Equity Licenses

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has received reports of out-of-state entities contacting potential social equity applicants in Delaware. These entities may be trying to trick you into paying for help securing a social equity license.   The OMC does not endorse these activities and is working to investigate them, partnering with the Department […]



Electronic Speed Safety Program to begin in I-95/Route 896 Construction Zone

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with the Delaware State Police announce that beginning Monday, July 8, 2024, the Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) will be active in the I-95/Route 896 construction zone in Newark and will last until the end of the project.



The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner launched the Social Equity Eligibility Validation Application and DIA Map

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Equity Eligibility Validation Application and Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIA) Map OMC is responsible for implementing the Marijuana Control Act in Delaware, which includes a Social Equity License program. Individuals interested in applying for a social equity license must first […]






  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

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 | Featured Posts | Kent County | News | 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 | News | 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.



Warning: Be Cautious of Predatory Practices related to Social Equity Licenses

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has received reports of out-of-state entities contacting potential social equity applicants in Delaware. These entities may be trying to trick you into paying for help securing a social equity license.   The OMC does not endorse these activities and is working to investigate them, partnering with the Department […]



Electronic Speed Safety Program to begin in I-95/Route 896 Construction Zone

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with the Delaware State Police announce that beginning Monday, July 8, 2024, the Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) will be active in the I-95/Route 896 construction zone in Newark and will last until the end of the project.



The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner launched the Social Equity Eligibility Validation Application and DIA Map

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Equity Eligibility Validation Application and Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIA) Map OMC is responsible for implementing the Marijuana Control Act in Delaware, which includes a Social Equity License program. Individuals interested in applying for a social equity license must first […]