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  Category: Weather


DEMA ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD – Kent County Reception Center Closed

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Voluntary Evacuation Orders Issued for Bowers Beach Area Due to Coastal Flooding Threat Kent County Reception Center Now Closed (SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announces the activation of the Delaware National Guard to assist with emerging needs posed by coastal flooding and high winds expected to continue through tomorrow. DEMA has […]




Significant Coastal Storm Expected To Bring Heavy Rains, Flooding And Damaging Winds To Delaware

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025

DEMA Offers Five Steps to Prepare Now for Severe Weather (SMYRNA, DE) – In anticipation of an intensifying coastal storm this weekend, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) urges residents to monitor and prepare by following National Weather Service (NWS) reports and all subsequent guidance from local officials. The NWS has announced a Coastal Flood […]




Storm Could Bring Localized Flooding And Damaging Winds

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025

SMYRNA, Del. – Delaware state officials are urging residents to be aware and prepare for potential flooding and strong winds this afternoon through tonight from a severe storm that could produce excessive rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood and Severe Storm Risk […]




DPH Reminds Residents to Stay Cool, Hydrate, and Seek Shade During Heat Wave

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2025

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to take precautions during the upcoming extreme heat wave. According to the National Weather Service, Delaware will face higher temperatures and extreme heat conditions in the coming days.




State of Delaware Offices in Kent & Sussex Counties Closed, New Castle County Offices Delayed on February 12, 2025

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties are closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and Sussex Counties are not to report to work for this period. State of Delaware offices […]







  Category: Weather

DEMA ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD – Kent County Reception Center Closed

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Voluntary Evacuation Orders Issued for Bowers Beach Area Due to Coastal Flooding Threat Kent County Reception Center Now Closed (SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announces the activation of the Delaware National Guard to assist with emerging needs posed by coastal flooding and high winds expected to continue through tomorrow. DEMA has […]




Significant Coastal Storm Expected To Bring Heavy Rains, Flooding And Damaging Winds To Delaware

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025

DEMA Offers Five Steps to Prepare Now for Severe Weather (SMYRNA, DE) – In anticipation of an intensifying coastal storm this weekend, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) urges residents to monitor and prepare by following National Weather Service (NWS) reports and all subsequent guidance from local officials. The NWS has announced a Coastal Flood […]




Storm Could Bring Localized Flooding And Damaging Winds

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025

SMYRNA, Del. – Delaware state officials are urging residents to be aware and prepare for potential flooding and strong winds this afternoon through tonight from a severe storm that could produce excessive rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood and Severe Storm Risk […]




DPH Reminds Residents to Stay Cool, Hydrate, and Seek Shade During Heat Wave

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2025

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to take precautions during the upcoming extreme heat wave. According to the National Weather Service, Delaware will face higher temperatures and extreme heat conditions in the coming days.




State of Delaware Offices in Kent & Sussex Counties Closed, New Castle County Offices Delayed on February 12, 2025

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties are closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and Sussex Counties are not to report to work for this period. State of Delaware offices […]