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 […]
Apply Now for Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 10, 2023
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including faith-based groups, can now apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which can reimburse up to $150,000 per site for physical and cybersecurity enhancements or other security-related activities for organizations at risk of a terrorist attack.* NSGP is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and administered in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA).
The deadline to apply is April 21 at 5:00 p.m.
