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  Category: Delaware Emergency Management Agency


Governor Carney Authorizes National Guard to Assist with Winter Storm

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State of Emergency issued; National Guard authorization begins at midnight DOVER, Del. – With an impending winter storm expected to impact Delaware, Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency statewide authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery for this winter storm effective […]




Community Preparedness Workshop for Seniors and People With Disabilities

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018

(Smyrna) – Are you prepared for an emergency or disaster? Disasters can strike suddenly, anytime and anywhere, and first responders may not be able to get to you right away. Delaware Citizen Corps, Independent Resources, Inc., the Modern Maturity Center and the Division of Public Health (DPH)-Office of Preparedness are partnering to hold a Community […]




Public Comment Sought on Draft All-Hazard Mitigation Plan

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

(Smyrna) – The State of Delaware All-Hazard Mitigation plan is undergoing a comprehensive review and evaluation, as required every five years by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The plan focuses on natural and human-caused hazards, and how to mitigate the adverse effects of disasters.  The revision provides an opportunity to examine changes to mitigation […]




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 […]




Governor Carney Authorizes Delaware National Guard to Assist with Water Distribution in Town of Blades

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 9, 2018

Executive Order provides additional resources for town, residents DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed an Executive Order authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist the Town of Blades with distributing water to residents impacted by high levels of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in municipal wells. The Delaware National Guard has provided two, 400-gallon […]







  Category: Delaware Emergency Management Agency

Governor Carney Authorizes National Guard to Assist with Winter Storm

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State of Emergency issued; National Guard authorization begins at midnight DOVER, Del. – With an impending winter storm expected to impact Delaware, Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency statewide authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery for this winter storm effective […]




Community Preparedness Workshop for Seniors and People With Disabilities

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018

(Smyrna) – Are you prepared for an emergency or disaster? Disasters can strike suddenly, anytime and anywhere, and first responders may not be able to get to you right away. Delaware Citizen Corps, Independent Resources, Inc., the Modern Maturity Center and the Division of Public Health (DPH)-Office of Preparedness are partnering to hold a Community […]




Public Comment Sought on Draft All-Hazard Mitigation Plan

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

(Smyrna) – The State of Delaware All-Hazard Mitigation plan is undergoing a comprehensive review and evaluation, as required every five years by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The plan focuses on natural and human-caused hazards, and how to mitigate the adverse effects of disasters.  The revision provides an opportunity to examine changes to mitigation […]




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 […]




Governor Carney Authorizes Delaware National Guard to Assist with Water Distribution in Town of Blades

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 9, 2018

Executive Order provides additional resources for town, residents DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed an Executive Order authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist the Town of Blades with distributing water to residents impacted by high levels of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in municipal wells. The Delaware National Guard has provided two, 400-gallon […]