Emergency Sirens Test on April 4 at 7:20 p.m.
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police, along with Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, April 4, at 7:20 p.m.
There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Stations in New Jersey. Sirens will be activated for three to five minutes, followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations. Sirens tested are the same ones used to alert the public in the event of an actual emergency at either the Salem or Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.
Governor Carney Announces Roadway Safety Initiatives
Child Passenger Safety | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Six pieces of legislation aim to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways SMYRNA, Del. – Governor Carney on Wednesday joined the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), members of the General Assembly, and advocates to announce a package of new initiatives and legislation designed to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways. […]
March 20 to 24 is Severe Weather Awareness Week
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Sunday, March 19, 2023
March 20 to March 24 is “Severe Weather Awareness Week.” In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and winter storms that put lives and property at risk while adversely impacting the health, safety, and economic well-being of families, businesses, and schools. Learning about the different types of hazards will increase preparedness and help reduce the amount of devastation caused by severe weather.
Delaware Office of Highway Safety Reactivates SoberLift Program for St. Patrick’s Day
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | SoberLift | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reactivating its SoberLift program and bringing awareness to the negative consequences of driving under the influence. In addition, OHS is continuing to partner with State and local law enforcement to conduct DUI patrols through March 19th. If your plans for the holiday include alcohol, make sure you plan for a sober driver.
DelDOT Pilots Wrong Way Driving Alert System
Delaware State Police | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has recently installed a wrong way driving detection and alert system on the Exit 95 off-ramp from SR 1 northbound to Bay Road and SR 10 (E Lebanon Road) near the Dover Air Force Base North Gate. The alert system is the first of its kind in Delaware to […]
