DEMA Hosts Family Emergency Preparedness Day on September 13th in Recognition of National Preparedness Month
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
(Smyrna, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) hosts the 19th Annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day, Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road in Camden, Delaware. This free event features fun, family-friendly educational activities and safety demonstrations in observance of National Preparedness Month. Food, […]
DEMA’S Delaware School Safety Center Presents Back-to-School Safety Tips
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 18, 2025
SMYRNA, DE — As Delaware students and teachers prepare to return to school, the Delaware School Safety Center (DSSC) presents a series of safety tips for families and caregivers that support personal safety and psychological well-being throughout the school year. The DSSC, part of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, works year-round to help schools create […]
Storm Could Bring Localized Flooding And Damaging Winds
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025
SMYRNA, Del. – Delaware state officials are urging residents to be aware and prepare for potential flooding and strong winds this afternoon through tonight from a severe storm that could produce excessive rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood and Severe Storm Risk […]
DEMA Launches Delaware School Safety Program
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 28, 2025
New website offers a central hub for school safety training, resources, and best practices SMYRNA, Del. – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is launching a new Delaware School Safety Center (DSSC), an expansion of its long-standing Comprehensive School Safety Program (CSSP). The initiative reflects Delaware’s continued commitment to safe, secure learning environments for all […]
Emergency Sirens Test On July 1, 2025
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system.
