State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026
Governor Matthew Meyer has signed a State of Emergency at 5:00 p.m. today in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern. The State of Emergency will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this storm, including the activation of the Delaware National Guard.
DEMA Urges Readiness and Awareness Ahead of Weekend Winter Storm
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
(SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is monitoring a potentially impactful winter storm developing this week and into the weekend. The emerging forecast from the National Weather Service includes freezing temperatures from the high teens to the 20s into the weekend with the increasing possibility of snow Saturday evening through Sunday night, […]
DEMA, Office of Highway Safety, DelDOT, & i.g. Burton Auto Group Present Winter Weather Safety Campaign
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, November 24, 2025
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Office of Highway Safety (OHS), State of Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and i.g. Burton Auto Group are teaming up to observe Winter Weather Awareness Week from December 1 to 5, with a special focus on car safety. i.g. Burton dealerships across Kent, New Castle and Sussex Counties will each be giving away 100 free Car Safety Packs during their winter auto sales events. Each dealership will feature displays with information to help drive home the key messages of winter road safety.
DEMA ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD – Kent County Reception Center Closed
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Voluntary Evacuation Orders Issued for Bowers Beach Area Due to Coastal Flooding Threat Kent County Reception Center Now Closed (SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announces the activation of the Delaware National Guard to assist with emerging needs posed by coastal flooding and high winds expected to continue through tomorrow. DEMA has […]
Significant Coastal Storm Expected To Bring Heavy Rains, Flooding And Damaging Winds To Delaware
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025
DEMA Offers Five Steps to Prepare Now for Severe Weather (SMYRNA, DE) – In anticipation of an intensifying coastal storm this weekend, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) urges residents to monitor and prepare by following National Weather Service (NWS) reports and all subsequent guidance from local officials. The NWS has announced a Coastal Flood […]
