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  Category: Delaware Emergency Management Agency


Hurricane Season Begins June 1

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, May 31, 2018

(Smyrna) – While tropical storms and hurricanes can occur without regard to the calendar, the official start of the hurricane season is June 1.  The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its forecast for 2018 a week ago, predicting a near to above average season, anticipating 10-16 named storms, 1-4 of which should achieve […]



DEMA Staff Deploy to the State of Hawaii

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 29, 2018

 (Smyrna) – During a 24-hour period April 14-15, nearly 50 inches of rain fell on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.  As media attention focuses on the spectacular images of the erupting Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawaii, emergency management officials are also working on recovery from the devastating floods, landslides, and mudslides that caused […]



NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 5

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 25, 2018

(Smyrna, DE) – Nonprofit organizations in Delaware that have 501 (c) (3) status may be eligible to participate in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) that targets those organizations that may be at high risk of terrorist attack.  Nonprofits that may qualify must submit an application to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) by June […]



DEMA ADVISES TO BE AWARE OF WEEKEND WEATHER AND POSSIBLE FLOODING

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 18, 2018

(Smyrna, DE) – Officials at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) continue to monitor forecasts from the National Weather Service.  DEMA reminds residents to be aware of the most current weather information and their surroundings over the weekend.  Heavy rains could lead to flash flooding, flooding of rivers, creeks and streams, and flooding in poor […]



DELAWARE TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Friday, April 27, 2018

A major hurricane makes landfall near Hampton Roads, Virginia and continues on to cause severe damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure all through the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware. A nightmare scenario?






  Category: Delaware Emergency Management Agency

Hurricane Season Begins June 1

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, May 31, 2018

(Smyrna) – While tropical storms and hurricanes can occur without regard to the calendar, the official start of the hurricane season is June 1.  The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its forecast for 2018 a week ago, predicting a near to above average season, anticipating 10-16 named storms, 1-4 of which should achieve […]



DEMA Staff Deploy to the State of Hawaii

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 29, 2018

 (Smyrna) – During a 24-hour period April 14-15, nearly 50 inches of rain fell on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.  As media attention focuses on the spectacular images of the erupting Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawaii, emergency management officials are also working on recovery from the devastating floods, landslides, and mudslides that caused […]



NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 5

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 25, 2018

(Smyrna, DE) – Nonprofit organizations in Delaware that have 501 (c) (3) status may be eligible to participate in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) that targets those organizations that may be at high risk of terrorist attack.  Nonprofits that may qualify must submit an application to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) by June […]



DEMA ADVISES TO BE AWARE OF WEEKEND WEATHER AND POSSIBLE FLOODING

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 18, 2018

(Smyrna, DE) – Officials at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) continue to monitor forecasts from the National Weather Service.  DEMA reminds residents to be aware of the most current weather information and their surroundings over the weekend.  Heavy rains could lead to flash flooding, flooding of rivers, creeks and streams, and flooding in poor […]



DELAWARE TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Friday, April 27, 2018

A major hurricane makes landfall near Hampton Roads, Virginia and continues on to cause severe damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure all through the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware. A nightmare scenario?