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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Governor Carney, with Guidance from Water Supply Coordinating Council, Declares Statewide Drought Watch

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC). Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought watch. This decision follows an assessment of conditions by the WSCC on October 25. The drought watch will remain in effect until […]




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner: Licensing Lottery

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Following the successful completion of the application review, we are pleased to announce that 727 applications will advance to the lottery stage and will include all categories except the Open Retail category, for which we plan to have a separate lottery in December. The Licensing Lottery will be broadcast live on Facebook Live on October […]




National Slow Down Move Over Day Observed as Delaware Sees Near Record Crashes

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, October 18, 2024

National Slow Down Move Over Day occurs on the third Saturday of every October to remind drivers to slow down and move over when an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road. Across our state, there have already been 54 incidents to date involving vehicles striking DelDOT equipment and personnel, a near-record number. […]




Potassium Iodide Distribution on October 24 in Townsend

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | New Castle County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Delaware residents living within a 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 24, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Townsend Fire Company, 107 Main Street, Townsend, 19734. Phone: (302) 378-8111.




Look Out for Deer Crossing Roads During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers

Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

From October through the holidays, motorists are cautioned to watch out for white-tailed deer crossing roadways in front of vehicles during their annual mating season, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are most active and harder to see.







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Governor Carney, with Guidance from Water Supply Coordinating Council, Declares Statewide Drought Watch

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC). Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought watch. This decision follows an assessment of conditions by the WSCC on October 25. The drought watch will remain in effect until […]




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner: Licensing Lottery

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Following the successful completion of the application review, we are pleased to announce that 727 applications will advance to the lottery stage and will include all categories except the Open Retail category, for which we plan to have a separate lottery in December. The Licensing Lottery will be broadcast live on Facebook Live on October […]




National Slow Down Move Over Day Observed as Delaware Sees Near Record Crashes

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, October 18, 2024

National Slow Down Move Over Day occurs on the third Saturday of every October to remind drivers to slow down and move over when an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road. Across our state, there have already been 54 incidents to date involving vehicles striking DelDOT equipment and personnel, a near-record number. […]




Potassium Iodide Distribution on October 24 in Townsend

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | New Castle County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Delaware residents living within a 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 24, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Townsend Fire Company, 107 Main Street, Townsend, 19734. Phone: (302) 378-8111.




Look Out for Deer Crossing Roads During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers

Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

From October through the holidays, motorists are cautioned to watch out for white-tailed deer crossing roadways in front of vehicles during their annual mating season, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are most active and harder to see.