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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


OMC Clarifies Policy on County-Based License Assignments

Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner Clarifies Policy on County-Based License Assignments Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is issuing this statement to clarify recent confusion regarding county-based license assignments in the state’s adult-use marijuana program. Contrary to recent reports, county-based assignments have not been removed. Licensees […]




DUI Checkpoint Enforcement

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.

Driving under the influence can lead to devastating consequences, including serious injuries or even death. The financial impact can be overwhelming, often totaling $10,000 or more in attorney fees, fines, court costs, vehicle towing and repairs, missed work, and higher insurance premiums. A DUI may also result in losing your license and potentially your job.




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.




National Concussion Awareness Day is on September 19

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | State Council for Persons with Disabilities | Date Posted: Monday, September 15, 2025

The State Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) will join communities nationwide in observing National Concussion Awareness Day on Friday, September 19, 2025. This annual observance highlights the serious, life-changing impacts of concussions while promoting prevention efforts and emphasizing our shared responsibility to protect young athletes in the First State.

“Protecting our young athletes requires everyone’s participation—coaches, officials, parents, and the athletes themselves,” said John McNeal, SCPD Director. “National Concussion Awareness Day reminds us that sports safety is not just about rules and regulations, but about ensuring every child can participate in athletics safely and return home healthy.”




OMC Announces Implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) today announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program. This initiative reflects the State of Delaware’s commitment to advancing equitable participation in the adult-use marijuana industry by providing direct financial support to eligible social equity licensees. The […]







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

OMC Clarifies Policy on County-Based License Assignments

Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner Clarifies Policy on County-Based License Assignments Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is issuing this statement to clarify recent confusion regarding county-based license assignments in the state’s adult-use marijuana program. Contrary to recent reports, county-based assignments have not been removed. Licensees […]




DUI Checkpoint Enforcement

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.

Driving under the influence can lead to devastating consequences, including serious injuries or even death. The financial impact can be overwhelming, often totaling $10,000 or more in attorney fees, fines, court costs, vehicle towing and repairs, missed work, and higher insurance premiums. A DUI may also result in losing your license and potentially your job.




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.




National Concussion Awareness Day is on September 19

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | State Council for Persons with Disabilities | Date Posted: Monday, September 15, 2025

The State Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) will join communities nationwide in observing National Concussion Awareness Day on Friday, September 19, 2025. This annual observance highlights the serious, life-changing impacts of concussions while promoting prevention efforts and emphasizing our shared responsibility to protect young athletes in the First State.

“Protecting our young athletes requires everyone’s participation—coaches, officials, parents, and the athletes themselves,” said John McNeal, SCPD Director. “National Concussion Awareness Day reminds us that sports safety is not just about rules and regulations, but about ensuring every child can participate in athletics safely and return home healthy.”




OMC Announces Implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) today announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program. This initiative reflects the State of Delaware’s commitment to advancing equitable participation in the adult-use marijuana industry by providing direct financial support to eligible social equity licensees. The […]