UD and DEMA Partner to Support Long-Term Recovery
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The University of Delaware and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) have recently partnered on several new projects to aid the State of Delaware’s long-term recovery efforts from COVID-19. DEMA has provided support to the Institute of Public Administration at the Biden School, Delaware Sea Grant, and the Disaster Research Center to work on three […]
Keeping Kids Safe: The Delaware Office of Highway Safety Promotes National Child Passenger Safety Week
Child Passenger Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Media Contact: Veronica Marshall Traffic Safety Outreach Coordinator Veronica.Marshall@Delaware.Gov Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children – let’s change that OHS Promotes National Child Passenger Safety Week September 19 – 25, 2021 [DOVER, Del.] September 15, 2021 — Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children, according to the latest National […]
Governor Carney, City of Wilmington, and DEMA Announce Flood Assistance Programs
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Resources announced following Recovery Resource Fair where agencies connected with more than 200 households WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Wednesday more than 200 households affected by last week’s storm found assistance at the Disaster Recovery Resource Fair hosted by the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the City of Wilmington, and […]
Severe Weather Possible Wednesday into Thursday
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Updated 8/31/2021 at 6:00pm Smyrna, DE – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) along with local, state, and federal partners, are closely monitoring the remnant low from Hurricane Ida. We continue to coordinate with the counties and key state agencies to ensure readiness if the system worsens. The main threats are anticipated to include rain, […]
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Emphasizes Planning Ahead for a Safer Labor Day
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, August 20, 2021
The annual awareness and educational effort offer tips for preparing for a safe holiday weekend, plus a new online tool that demonstrates the various dangers of impaired driving. DOVER, Del. (Aug. 20, 2021) — Labor Day weekend is historically one of the deadliest times of the year on roadways in Delaware and nationwide. According to […]
