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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Governor Carney Announces State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction Countywide

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

Only essential personnel to operate vehicles   WILMINGTON, Del. – With roadway conditions continuing to deteriorate, Governor Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction. The State of Emergency for Sussex County took effect at 2:00 p.m., and the Level 2 Driving Restriction took effect at 1:00 p.m. […]




Governor Carney Announces Level 1 Driving Warning for Winter Storm in Sussex County

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

Driving warning effective immediately for Sussex WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday morning issued a Level 1 Driving Warning for Sussex County. The Driving Warning is in effect immediately Thursday, January 4, 2018. A Level One Driving Warning means that any person operating a motor vehicle on Delaware roadways must exercise extra caution. […]




DEMA Staff Deploy to Puerto Rico

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Nearly four months after Hurricane Maria tore through the Puerto Rico, recovery efforts are ongoing, with continuing aid provided by FEMA and individual states across the country. The State of Delaware has assisted with various initiatives, and now three staff members from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) have embarked on a two- and-a-half week deployment to the island.




Emergency Sirens To Be Tested

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 2, 2018

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.




Governor Carney Opts-In to Federal Plan to Improve Broadband Network for First Responders

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

Delaware’s approval allows FirstNet to move forward with plan to build communications network for emergency personnel WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed a letter on Friday opting into a federal First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) plan to build a wireless broadband network intended to improve communications for first responders across the State of Delaware. The […]







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Governor Carney Announces State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction Countywide

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

Only essential personnel to operate vehicles   WILMINGTON, Del. – With roadway conditions continuing to deteriorate, Governor Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction. The State of Emergency for Sussex County took effect at 2:00 p.m., and the Level 2 Driving Restriction took effect at 1:00 p.m. […]




Governor Carney Announces Level 1 Driving Warning for Winter Storm in Sussex County

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

Driving warning effective immediately for Sussex WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday morning issued a Level 1 Driving Warning for Sussex County. The Driving Warning is in effect immediately Thursday, January 4, 2018. A Level One Driving Warning means that any person operating a motor vehicle on Delaware roadways must exercise extra caution. […]




DEMA Staff Deploy to Puerto Rico

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Nearly four months after Hurricane Maria tore through the Puerto Rico, recovery efforts are ongoing, with continuing aid provided by FEMA and individual states across the country. The State of Delaware has assisted with various initiatives, and now three staff members from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) have embarked on a two- and-a-half week deployment to the island.




Emergency Sirens To Be Tested

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 2, 2018

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.




Governor Carney Opts-In to Federal Plan to Improve Broadband Network for First Responders

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

Delaware’s approval allows FirstNet to move forward with plan to build communications network for emergency personnel WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed a letter on Friday opting into a federal First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) plan to build a wireless broadband network intended to improve communications for first responders across the State of Delaware. The […]