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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Delaware Health Officials Issue Warning after 2 Deaths Involve Same Stamp on Packets of Heroin

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 29, 2018

NEW CASTLE (May 28, 2018) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker is warning people in active substance use in Delaware that two people have died from suspected overdoses in a 24-hour period that involve heroin packets with the same stamp. DHSS is not identifying the stamp so people […]



NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 5

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 25, 2018

(Smyrna, DE) – Nonprofit organizations in Delaware that have 501 (c) (3) status may be eligible to participate in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) that targets those organizations that may be at high risk of terrorist attack.  Nonprofits that may qualify must submit an application to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) by June […]



DEMA ADVISES TO BE AWARE OF WEEKEND WEATHER AND POSSIBLE FLOODING

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 18, 2018

(Smyrna, DE) – Officials at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) continue to monitor forecasts from the National Weather Service.  DEMA reminds residents to be aware of the most current weather information and their surroundings over the weekend.  Heavy rains could lead to flash flooding, flooding of rivers, creeks and streams, and flooding in poor […]



DELAWARE TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Friday, April 27, 2018

A major hurricane makes landfall near Hampton Roads, Virginia and continues on to cause severe damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure all through the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware. A nightmare scenario?



DEMA, PSEG SELECT YOUNG ARTISTS AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR ANNUAL CALENDAR ARTWORK

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, April 26, 2018

(Smyrna, DE) — Fourteen area children from seven schools have been selected to receive awards for producing art work to be included in the 2018-2019 PSEG Nuclear Emergency Plan Information Calendar for Delaware and New Jersey. The honorees were chosen from among elementary school students who submitted art work.  All of the participating schools are […]






  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Delaware Health Officials Issue Warning after 2 Deaths Involve Same Stamp on Packets of Heroin

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 29, 2018

NEW CASTLE (May 28, 2018) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker is warning people in active substance use in Delaware that two people have died from suspected overdoses in a 24-hour period that involve heroin packets with the same stamp. DHSS is not identifying the stamp so people […]



NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 5

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 25, 2018

(Smyrna, DE) – Nonprofit organizations in Delaware that have 501 (c) (3) status may be eligible to participate in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) that targets those organizations that may be at high risk of terrorist attack.  Nonprofits that may qualify must submit an application to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) by June […]



DEMA ADVISES TO BE AWARE OF WEEKEND WEATHER AND POSSIBLE FLOODING

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 18, 2018

(Smyrna, DE) – Officials at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) continue to monitor forecasts from the National Weather Service.  DEMA reminds residents to be aware of the most current weather information and their surroundings over the weekend.  Heavy rains could lead to flash flooding, flooding of rivers, creeks and streams, and flooding in poor […]



DELAWARE TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Friday, April 27, 2018

A major hurricane makes landfall near Hampton Roads, Virginia and continues on to cause severe damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure all through the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware. A nightmare scenario?



DEMA, PSEG SELECT YOUNG ARTISTS AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR ANNUAL CALENDAR ARTWORK

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, April 26, 2018

(Smyrna, DE) — Fourteen area children from seven schools have been selected to receive awards for producing art work to be included in the 2018-2019 PSEG Nuclear Emergency Plan Information Calendar for Delaware and New Jersey. The honorees were chosen from among elementary school students who submitted art work.  All of the participating schools are […]