Checkpoint Strikeforce and Border to Border DUI Enforcement Will be Conducted March 16 and 17
Newsroom | 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 […]
New “Text-to-911” Feature Now Available Statewide
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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 | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | 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 […]
