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 […]
Delaware Launches School Security Initiative
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 17, 2022
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and its Comprehensive School Safety Program will invest almost $1 million to enhance school security statewide by providing accurate and uniform maps for all of Delaware’s 19 public school districts and charter schools to enable law enforcement and first responders to react swiftly during emergencies in unfamiliar environments.
In the Driver’s Seat: Parents Are the Key to Teen Driving Success
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, October 14, 2022
Talk to Teens About the Importance of Driving Safety During National Teen Driver Safety Week DOVER, Del. (Oct 14, 2022)— National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 16-22, 2022 — the perfect opportunity to talk with teens about safe driving habits. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is teaming up with its traffic […]
DEMA Seeks Applicants for Mitigation Grant Programs
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, October 3, 2022
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is seeking applicants to submit projects for potential funding under the following mitigation grant programs: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program (BRIC), and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FMA). Applications are being accepted now and all projects must be submitted to DEMA no later than December 31, 2022.
Emergency Sirens Tested on Tuesday, October 4
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
