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.
“Walk Smart, Arrive Alive” Spreads Awareness of Pedestrian Safety in January
Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, January 13, 2022
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety’s (OHS) “Walk Smart, Arrive Alive” campaign runs from January 16-30, 2022 statewide — expanding its reach and impact on some of the most at-risk pedestrian populations in the state. This communications campaign aims to discourage risky pedestrian activities and encourage the adoption of safer walking […]
