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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Motorists Urged to Watch Out for Deer Crossing Roadways

Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Late October through November is prime time for increasing white-tailed deer activity in Delaware, leading up to their peak mating season in mid-November.




Kent/Sussex 911 restored for AT&T customers

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Sunday, October 11, 2020

Kent/Sussex Counties, DE – 911 Services are fully restored for AT&T subscribers. If you have an emergency, you can now call or text 911. If you experience any problems, please call the following administrative lines: Kent County 911 (302) 734-6050 Dover PD (302) 736-7111 Sussex County 911 (302) 855-2970 Rehoboth Beach PD (302) 227-2577




AT&T 911 cell outage in Kent & Sussex Counties

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Sunday, October 11, 2020

AT&T cell phone subscribers in Kent and Sussex Counties are experiencing difficulties when dialing and texting 911. In case of an emergency, please call the following emergency numbers: Kent County 911 Admin (302)734-6050 Dover PD Admin (302)736-7111 Sussex County 911 (302)855-2970 Rehoboth Beach (302)227-2577




NC City Police Department Earns State Accreditation

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

DOVER, DE – After completing a long and arduous process, the New Castle City Police Department became the fifth police agency to earn State accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). “The State accreditation process raises the standards for our law enforcement agencies and sets the bar for excellence. Earning accreditation has clear benefits […]




FEMA Mitigation Grants Application Period Open

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 5, 2020

Smyrna – The FY 2020 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program (BRIC), as well as the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FMA), funding notice has been announced and the application period is now open.  The BRIC Grant Program (previously known as the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program) is intended to assist states, U.S. Territories, federally-recognized […]







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Motorists Urged to Watch Out for Deer Crossing Roadways

Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Late October through November is prime time for increasing white-tailed deer activity in Delaware, leading up to their peak mating season in mid-November.




Kent/Sussex 911 restored for AT&T customers

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Sunday, October 11, 2020

Kent/Sussex Counties, DE – 911 Services are fully restored for AT&T subscribers. If you have an emergency, you can now call or text 911. If you experience any problems, please call the following administrative lines: Kent County 911 (302) 734-6050 Dover PD (302) 736-7111 Sussex County 911 (302) 855-2970 Rehoboth Beach PD (302) 227-2577




AT&T 911 cell outage in Kent & Sussex Counties

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Sunday, October 11, 2020

AT&T cell phone subscribers in Kent and Sussex Counties are experiencing difficulties when dialing and texting 911. In case of an emergency, please call the following emergency numbers: Kent County 911 Admin (302)734-6050 Dover PD Admin (302)736-7111 Sussex County 911 (302)855-2970 Rehoboth Beach (302)227-2577




NC City Police Department Earns State Accreditation

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

DOVER, DE – After completing a long and arduous process, the New Castle City Police Department became the fifth police agency to earn State accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). “The State accreditation process raises the standards for our law enforcement agencies and sets the bar for excellence. Earning accreditation has clear benefits […]




FEMA Mitigation Grants Application Period Open

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 5, 2020

Smyrna – The FY 2020 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program (BRIC), as well as the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FMA), funding notice has been announced and the application period is now open.  The BRIC Grant Program (previously known as the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program) is intended to assist states, U.S. Territories, federally-recognized […]