Governor Carney to Activate Delaware National Guard to Assist with Florida’s Hurricane Response
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
WILMINGTON, Del. — On Wednesday, October 9, Governor John Carney will activate 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the Delaware National Guard (DNG) to augment the Florida National Guard’s response to Hurricane Milton. The storm is expected to make landfall on Florida’s west coast on the evening of October 9 as a major […]
OMC Receives More than 1,000 Applications for Licenses and Prepares for the Lottery Process
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2024
After months of diligent preparation and a successful application period that began on August 19, 2024, and closed on September 30, 2024, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) received 1,269 paid license applications – substantially exceeding initial projections. Fees received by the OMC total $4,069,000. All applications are currently under review to ensure compliance […]
Delaware sends swift water team to North Carolina
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 30, 2024
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware State Fire School have deployed a Swift Water Rescue Team (SWRT) to North Carolina on Saturday under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to support response and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene late last week.
Family Emergency Preparedness Day on September 14 for National Preparedness Month
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024
To celebrate September as National Preparedness Month, more than 45 public safety agencies, nonprofits, and utilities will join together for the 18th Annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road, Camden, Delaware. There is no cost to attend and free parking is available onsite at the park. There is no rain date.
The event offers attendees a chance to meet first responders and public safety experts in a fun, friendly environment where families can find a wealth of information and resources to promote emergency preparedness and help them “make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed” by visiting PrepareDE.org. Family Emergency Preparedness Day is sponsored by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Kent County Parks and Recreation, Kent County Department of Public Safety, Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Preparedness.
Drive Safely as Kids Head Back to School
Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024
More than 142,000 children are enrolled in schools across the state and we want all of them to get to and from school safely each day whether they are walking, riding a bus or bike, or being dropped off.
