Delaware Department of Human Resources Hosts Fireside Chat Honoring Veterans and Military Families
NEW CASTLE, Del – The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) Division of People and Culture, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs and the Delaware National Guard, brought together veterans and state leaders yesterday for a Veterans Day and National Veterans and Military Families Month Fireside Chat. The conversation, themed “Unified by […]
Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Youth Police Academy
The Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) is excited to announce the 2025 Youth Police Academy, taking place the week of July 21, 2025, at the Delaware National Guard Readiness Center in Smyrna, Delaware.
This free, week-long program offers high school students ages 14 to 18 a unique opportunity to learn about law enforcement and substance use prevention. Participants will receive hands-on instruction from DATE officers and law enforcement professionals from across the state, along with presentations from prevention experts focused on reducing youth use of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana.
State of Delaware Hosts 4th Annual Statewide Career Fair for Students and Professionals
The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) will host the 4th Annual Statewide Career Fair on April 9, 2025, at the Smyrna Readiness Center. This event offers students and local, regional and federal job seekers the opportunity to connect with state agencies and explore rewarding careers in public service.
State Agencies Preparing for Major Winter Storm
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other agencies are preparing for a major winter storm that is expected to impact the state starting Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch with 5 to 10 inches or more of snow expected by Tuesday morning. Heavier snow could begin Monday around 6 a.m., with snowfall rates of one inch an hour possible. Cold temperatures and gusty winds will make travel difficult, especially during the morning and evening commutes.
Governor John Carney has activated the Delaware National Guard to support storm response operations. DEMA is also activating its Emergency Operations Center in Smyrna and coordinating with state, county, and local partners to meet ongoing needs for the duration of the event. State officials could also issue driving restrictions such as a Level 1 Driving Warning, which cautions motorists of adverse weather conditions and urges them to stay off the road if possible. Motorists are asked to use caution and common sense if driving is necessary.
Governor Carney to Activate Delaware National Guard to Assist with Florida’s Hurricane Response
WILMINGTON, Del. — On Wednesday, October 9, Governor John Carney will activate 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the Delaware National Guard (DNG) to augment the Florida National Guard’s response to Hurricane Milton. The storm is expected to make landfall on Florida’s west coast on the evening of October 9 as a major […]
