Prepare for Winter Weather and Driving Hazards
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2022
Winter storms can occur anytime and anywhere, sometimes with fatal consequences. Heavy snow, high winds, freezing rain, and extreme cold can knock out heat and power to homes and offices and cause hazardous driving conditions. Preparing now can help to greatly reduce any potential impacts from severe weather.
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is urging everyone to take action: make a plan, build and stock home and car emergency kits with winter weather items, and stay informed on the latest conditions. Be sure to visit PrepareDE.org for additional resources.
Delaware Traffic Fatalities Reach 2021 Total
Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Safe Family Holiday | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Delaware now has 139 traffic fatalities, reaching last year’s total of 139, the highest number since 2006. “Thousands of Delawareans will take to the roads in the coming days and weeks to visit friends and family near and far and no matter your destination, we remind drivers to put their […]
Delaware Office Of Highway Safety Kicks Off New Holiday Campaign To Reduce Crashes During The Hazardous Driving Season
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2022
The annual Safe Family Holiday campaign seeks to prevent the holidays from “getting ugly” by helping Delawareans avoid dangerous driver, passenger, and pedestrian behaviors. DOVER, Del. (Nov. 17, 2022) — Starting on Nov. 18, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) will begin its annual holiday safety campaign, designed to reduce crashes, injuries, and deaths […]
Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers to Watch Out for Deer During Mating Season
Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 2022
Use extra caution on the roads during the deer mating season is the warning to Delaware drivers from DNREC, OHS, and DSP.
State Announces High Capacity Magazine Buyback Events for Delaware Residents
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
In June 2022, Gov. Carney signed into law the Delaware Large Capacity Magazine Prohibition Act of 2022 making the possession of high capacity magazines illegal in the State. In addition, the law authorizes the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to conduct a limited buyback program. Delaware residents are eligible to receive fair market […]
