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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


State of Delaware Offices in New Castle County are Closed on March 21

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Governor John Carney | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are closed Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.




Governor Carney Authorizes National Guard to Assist with Winter Storm

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State of Emergency issued; National Guard authorization begins at midnight DOVER, Del. – With an impending winter storm expected to impact Delaware, Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency statewide authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery for this winter storm effective […]




Community Preparedness Workshop for Seniors and People With Disabilities

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018

(Smyrna) – Are you prepared for an emergency or disaster? Disasters can strike suddenly, anytime and anywhere, and first responders may not be able to get to you right away. Delaware Citizen Corps, Independent Resources, Inc., the Modern Maturity Center and the Division of Public Health (DPH)-Office of Preparedness are partnering to hold a Community […]




Checkpoint Strikeforce and Border to Border DUI Enforcement Will be Conducted March 16 and 17

News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Delaware OHS will partner with Delaware and Maryland law enforcement agencies for maximum DUI enforcement over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Dover, DE. March 9, 2018 – If you drink and drive during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, you’ll be pushing your luck. There is a high likelihood you’ll be pulled over. Police will be out in […]




Public Comment Sought on Draft All-Hazard Mitigation Plan

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

(Smyrna) – The State of Delaware All-Hazard Mitigation plan is undergoing a comprehensive review and evaluation, as required every five years by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The plan focuses on natural and human-caused hazards, and how to mitigate the adverse effects of disasters.  The revision provides an opportunity to examine changes to mitigation […]







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

State of Delaware Offices in New Castle County are Closed on March 21

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Governor John Carney | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are closed Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.




Governor Carney Authorizes National Guard to Assist with Winter Storm

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State of Emergency issued; National Guard authorization begins at midnight DOVER, Del. – With an impending winter storm expected to impact Delaware, Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency statewide authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery for this winter storm effective […]




Community Preparedness Workshop for Seniors and People With Disabilities

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018

(Smyrna) – Are you prepared for an emergency or disaster? Disasters can strike suddenly, anytime and anywhere, and first responders may not be able to get to you right away. Delaware Citizen Corps, Independent Resources, Inc., the Modern Maturity Center and the Division of Public Health (DPH)-Office of Preparedness are partnering to hold a Community […]




Checkpoint Strikeforce and Border to Border DUI Enforcement Will be Conducted March 16 and 17

News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Delaware OHS will partner with Delaware and Maryland law enforcement agencies for maximum DUI enforcement over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Dover, DE. March 9, 2018 – If you drink and drive during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, you’ll be pushing your luck. There is a high likelihood you’ll be pulled over. Police will be out in […]




Public Comment Sought on Draft All-Hazard Mitigation Plan

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

(Smyrna) – The State of Delaware All-Hazard Mitigation plan is undergoing a comprehensive review and evaluation, as required every five years by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The plan focuses on natural and human-caused hazards, and how to mitigate the adverse effects of disasters.  The revision provides an opportunity to examine changes to mitigation […]