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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Make a Plan For a Sober Ride Home This St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2022

The collaborative law enforcement Border-to-Border effort kicks off March 15, 2022, as police agencies in eastern Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia team up for this high visibility, life-saving enforcement wave on Route 13 during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period.




Volunteers Honored For Their Disaster Work

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 8, 2022

SMYRNA, DE: The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) proudly highlights the work of the Delaware Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (DEVOAD) over the past year.  For their dedication to providing help to Delawareans in need, DEVOAD members Martin Brett and Ellen Udovich were honored with the 2021 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award during a virtual ceremony […]




February 28 – March 4 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022

SMYRNA, DE: February 28th to March 4th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware.  Severe Weather Week Proclamation 2022.  From significant flooding to tornadoes and snowstorms, the past several years have seen active weather events across Delaware and throughout the region.  Knowing about the weather hazards and how to prepare can make a life-saving difference.   […]




Governor Carney Terminates State of Emergency, Eases Driving Restrictions Effective at 6:00 p.m. 

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Saturday, January 29, 2022

Governor John Carney has terminated the State of Emergency and Level 2 driving restriction in Kent and Sussex counties, effective at 6:00 p.m. A Level 1 Driving Warning will be in effect for Kent and Sussex counties after 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 30.




DEMA Encourages Delawareans To Prepare For Winter Storm

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2022

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for all of Delaware and a Gale Warning is in effect for coastal areas and the Delaware Bay.  Plan ahead now and be prepared.







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Make a Plan For a Sober Ride Home This St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2022

The collaborative law enforcement Border-to-Border effort kicks off March 15, 2022, as police agencies in eastern Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia team up for this high visibility, life-saving enforcement wave on Route 13 during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period.




Volunteers Honored For Their Disaster Work

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 8, 2022

SMYRNA, DE: The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) proudly highlights the work of the Delaware Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (DEVOAD) over the past year.  For their dedication to providing help to Delawareans in need, DEVOAD members Martin Brett and Ellen Udovich were honored with the 2021 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award during a virtual ceremony […]




February 28 – March 4 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022

SMYRNA, DE: February 28th to March 4th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware.  Severe Weather Week Proclamation 2022.  From significant flooding to tornadoes and snowstorms, the past several years have seen active weather events across Delaware and throughout the region.  Knowing about the weather hazards and how to prepare can make a life-saving difference.   […]




Governor Carney Terminates State of Emergency, Eases Driving Restrictions Effective at 6:00 p.m. 

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Saturday, January 29, 2022

Governor John Carney has terminated the State of Emergency and Level 2 driving restriction in Kent and Sussex counties, effective at 6:00 p.m. A Level 1 Driving Warning will be in effect for Kent and Sussex counties after 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 30.




DEMA Encourages Delawareans To Prepare For Winter Storm

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2022

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for all of Delaware and a Gale Warning is in effect for coastal areas and the Delaware Bay.  Plan ahead now and be prepared.