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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


“Get in the Zone” for Hurricane Awareness Week

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2023

Governor John C. Carney, Jr. and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency are observing “Hurricane Awareness Week” from May 29 to June 2 by encouraging residents and visitors to “know your zone” and “get prepared” for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1.




DelDOT Reminds Public to Travel Safely this Holiday Weekend

Delaware State Police | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian Safety | Safe Family Holiday | Seat Belts | Speed Awareness | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, DelDOT is reminding the public to expect crowded roads as AAA projects more than 42 million people nationally will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend. “Thousands of people will be visiting Delaware’s beaches and parks or traveling to see family and friends and we encourage […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long Joins State Leaders, NFL Legends to Launch New Child ID Program in Delaware

Department of Education | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023

The joint initiative with the National Child Identification Program will provide Delaware families and law enforcement with new tools to locate missing children NEW CASTLE, DE– Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined NFL Hall of Famer Randy White, former Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowler Jeremiah Trotter and state education and law enforcement leaders at the Garfield Park […]




State Issues Assault Weapon Certificates of Possession

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Friday, May 19, 2023

On June 30, 2022, Gov. Carney signed into law the Delaware Lethal Firearms Safety Act of 2022 prohibiting the manufacture, sale, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, receipt, possession, or transport of assault weapons in Delaware, subject to certain exceptions.  One such exception to the Act’s ban is for individuals who lawfully possessed, or who had […]




DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Second Annual Delaware Flood Awareness Week May 15 to 19

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Secretary | Date Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2023

In conjunction with DNREC and DEMA within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Governor John Carney has proclaimed May 15 to 19 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week.







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


“Get in the Zone” for Hurricane Awareness Week

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2023

Governor John C. Carney, Jr. and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency are observing “Hurricane Awareness Week” from May 29 to June 2 by encouraging residents and visitors to “know your zone” and “get prepared” for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1.




DelDOT Reminds Public to Travel Safely this Holiday Weekend

Delaware State Police | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian Safety | Safe Family Holiday | Seat Belts | Speed Awareness | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, DelDOT is reminding the public to expect crowded roads as AAA projects more than 42 million people nationally will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend. “Thousands of people will be visiting Delaware’s beaches and parks or traveling to see family and friends and we encourage […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long Joins State Leaders, NFL Legends to Launch New Child ID Program in Delaware

Department of Education | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023

The joint initiative with the National Child Identification Program will provide Delaware families and law enforcement with new tools to locate missing children NEW CASTLE, DE– Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined NFL Hall of Famer Randy White, former Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowler Jeremiah Trotter and state education and law enforcement leaders at the Garfield Park […]




State Issues Assault Weapon Certificates of Possession

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Friday, May 19, 2023

On June 30, 2022, Gov. Carney signed into law the Delaware Lethal Firearms Safety Act of 2022 prohibiting the manufacture, sale, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, receipt, possession, or transport of assault weapons in Delaware, subject to certain exceptions.  One such exception to the Act’s ban is for individuals who lawfully possessed, or who had […]




DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Second Annual Delaware Flood Awareness Week May 15 to 19

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Secretary | Date Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2023

In conjunction with DNREC and DEMA within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Governor John Carney has proclaimed May 15 to 19 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week.