Delaware Bay Barge Fire
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
SMYRNA, Del. – Multiple agencies are responding to a barge fire in the Delaware Bay. The barge is carrying salvage metal and is being moved to shallow water where it can be secured to allow responders on-scene to extinguish the fire and complete salvage operations. No injuries have been reported at this time. The agencies […]
Capitol Police Seeks Public Comment on Assessment
Delaware Capitol Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2026
The Delaware Capitol Police will host a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) on March 30, 2026. The site team will evaluate all aspects of its policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief William R. Thompson announced today.
The review is part of a voluntary process to achieve CALEA® accreditation, a nationally recognized benchmark of professional excellence in public safety that requires agencies to comply with 193 rigorous and comprehensive standards.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer Proclaims March 9-13, 2026 Severe Weather Awareness Week
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
State and Community Partners Promote Severe Weather Safety With Online Public Education Campaigns and Then & Now: Navigating Delaware’s Evolving Severe Weather Landscape. A Panel Discussion on March 10, 3-4:30 pm SMYRNA, Del. – Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed March 9-13, 2026 Severe Weather Awareness Week to promote emergency preparedness and enhance public safety. […]
Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Delaware National Guard Released (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has terminated the Delaware State of Emergency enacted in response to Sunday’s winter storm as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The termination also releases Delaware National Guard assets. The State of Emergency originally went into effect at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, February […]
Emergency Shelters Closing
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Shelters closed, Recovery continues The shelter at Dover High School closed at 11:30 a.m. and the shelter at Sussex Central Middle School in Georgetown closed at 1:30 p.m. today. The Sussex County storm line will remain open at 302-856-7360. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of […]
