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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


New “Text-to-911” Feature Now Available Statewide

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Governor Carney conducted live demonstration of the system to show enhanced capabilities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday recognized that Delaware’s 911 centers are now equipped to accept emergency requests for help through text message. Today Delaware announced that all 911 centers statewide are ready to receive text messages in the time […]




DEMA Emergency Operations Center at Enhanced Activation Level

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 2, 2018

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) placed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at an Enhanced Activation Level due to weather conditions last night (Thursday).  Those weather conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow (Saturday). DEMA is in communication with its emergency response partners at the state, county, and municipal levels in order to assist or […]




Governor Carney Authorizes Delaware National Guard to Assist with Water Distribution in Town of Blades

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 9, 2018

Executive Order provides additional resources for town, residents DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed an Executive Order authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist the Town of Blades with distributing water to residents impacted by high levels of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in municipal wells. The Delaware National Guard has provided two, 400-gallon […]




UPDATE: State of Emergency, Level 2 Driving Restriction Remain in Effect in Sussex County

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Emergency and Level 2 Driving Restriction remain in effect throughout Sussex County. Governor Carney also has authorized the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery for this severe winter storm. Roadways update from DelDOT The priority for DelDOT is clearing and […]




Storm Report #1 Thursday, January 4, 2018 (3:30pm)

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) continues to operate in an enhanced activation status.







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

New “Text-to-911” Feature Now Available Statewide

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Governor Carney conducted live demonstration of the system to show enhanced capabilities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday recognized that Delaware’s 911 centers are now equipped to accept emergency requests for help through text message. Today Delaware announced that all 911 centers statewide are ready to receive text messages in the time […]




DEMA Emergency Operations Center at Enhanced Activation Level

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 2, 2018

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) placed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at an Enhanced Activation Level due to weather conditions last night (Thursday).  Those weather conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow (Saturday). DEMA is in communication with its emergency response partners at the state, county, and municipal levels in order to assist or […]




Governor Carney Authorizes Delaware National Guard to Assist with Water Distribution in Town of Blades

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 9, 2018

Executive Order provides additional resources for town, residents DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed an Executive Order authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist the Town of Blades with distributing water to residents impacted by high levels of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in municipal wells. The Delaware National Guard has provided two, 400-gallon […]




UPDATE: State of Emergency, Level 2 Driving Restriction Remain in Effect in Sussex County

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Emergency and Level 2 Driving Restriction remain in effect throughout Sussex County. Governor Carney also has authorized the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery for this severe winter storm. Roadways update from DelDOT The priority for DelDOT is clearing and […]




Storm Report #1 Thursday, January 4, 2018 (3:30pm)

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) continues to operate in an enhanced activation status.