Potassium Iodide Distribution on October 2 in Townsend
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute potassium iodide (KI) pills to Delaware residents living within the 10-mile radius (also known as the Emergency Planning Zone or EPZ) of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations. The free tablets will be distributed on Thursday, October 2nd, between 11:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Townsend Fire Company, located at 107 Main Street, Townsend, 19734.
DEMA Announces Relaunch of CERT Initiative In Recognition of National Preparedness Month
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 8, 2025
Get to Know CERT at Family Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Day September 13th at Brecknock County Park, Camden, DE (Smyrna, DE) – In observance of National Preparedness Month this September, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) relaunches the free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) initiative. This expanded program provides critical basic skills training in emergency readiness […]
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 […]
