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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Emergency Sirens Test on April 2 and Potassium Iodide Event on April 4 in Middletown

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system. Sirens will be activated for three to five minutes, followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations.




The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, March 11, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review. The sections of draft regulations released today include the sections related to testing, sampling, waste, disposal, appeals, variances, and fee schedules. The Informal Comment Period on the OMC website omc.delaware.gov will close on March 29, 2024. Once this informal […]




Severe Weather Awareness Week March 11-15, 2024

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Saturday, March 9, 2024

In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and coastal storms that put lives and property at risk and adversely impact the health, safety, and economic well-being of families, businesses, and schools. Learning about the different types of hazards can increase preparedness and reduce the devastation caused by severe weather.




The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review. The sections of draft regulations released today include the sections related to tracking, product health standards, packaging and labeling requirements, and advertising. The Informal Comment Period on the OMC website omc.delaware.gov will close on March 29, 2024. […]




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is accepting public comment for Informal Regulation Review until March 29

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2024

The Delaware Marijuana Control Act, 4Del. C. Chapter 13 legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older. The newly created OMC has the responsibility to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this law.







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Emergency Sirens Test on April 2 and Potassium Iodide Event on April 4 in Middletown

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system. Sirens will be activated for three to five minutes, followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations.




The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, March 11, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review. The sections of draft regulations released today include the sections related to testing, sampling, waste, disposal, appeals, variances, and fee schedules. The Informal Comment Period on the OMC website omc.delaware.gov will close on March 29, 2024. Once this informal […]




Severe Weather Awareness Week March 11-15, 2024

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Saturday, March 9, 2024

In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and coastal storms that put lives and property at risk and adversely impact the health, safety, and economic well-being of families, businesses, and schools. Learning about the different types of hazards can increase preparedness and reduce the devastation caused by severe weather.




The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review. The sections of draft regulations released today include the sections related to tracking, product health standards, packaging and labeling requirements, and advertising. The Informal Comment Period on the OMC website omc.delaware.gov will close on March 29, 2024. […]




Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is accepting public comment for Informal Regulation Review until March 29

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2024

The Delaware Marijuana Control Act, 4Del. C. Chapter 13 legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older. The newly created OMC has the responsibility to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this law.