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.
Hurricane Preparedness Week Promotes Emergency Readiness And Public Safety
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2025
In anticipation of the upcoming hurricane season, June 1st to November 30th, 2025, Governor Matt Meyer has Proclaimed May 26th to May 30th as Hurricane Preparedness Week. In support of this, The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), along with state, county and local agencies are helping communities mitigate against threats to public safety posed by hurricanes and other tropical storms.
DEMA Conducts Full-Scale Emergency Response Exercise
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) in partnership with the Delaware State Police (DSP), Appoquinimink School District, public safety personnel, and regional and state partners, conducted a full-scale emergency response exercise in Odessa on Friday, March 28. The event underscored the importance of interagency coordination in ensuring a swift, effective, and unified response to emergencies, reinforcing Delaware’s commitment to school and community safety.
