Posts Tagged ‘DEMA’
UPDATED: Level 1 Driving Warning Rescinded Due to Icing Conditions
UPDATED – 01-17-24 – DEMA is rescinding its Level 1 Driving Warning in #NetDE as of Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 a.m. Thanks to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)…
Read MoreDE National Guard Activated for Storm Response
The Delaware National Guard has been activated and is now in place to support any needed actions in regards to Tropical Storm Ophelia. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is coordinating…
Read MoreRecovery Resources for Sussex County Tornado
“Care4Sussex” can offer help to those affected by the April 1 deadly tornado in Sussex County. Delaware 211 is a resource center powered by United Way of Delaware. Dial 2-1-1,…
Read MoreDelaware School Security Initiative Launched
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Comprehensive School Safety Program will invest nearly $1-million to enhance school security statewide. This will include accurate and uniform maps for all…
Read MoreHow Is Your Flood IQ? This Is Del. Flood Awareness Week
Delaware Flood Awareness Week is underway.The Department of Natural Resources and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency hope to educate citizens about the risk and the likelihood of flooding. Also, property…
Read MoreNext Week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware
February 28th to March 4th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware. From significant flooding to tornadoes and snowstorms, the past several years have seen active weather events across Delaware and…
Read MoreDE Hospitals Implement Crisis Standards of Care in Coronavirus Winter Surge as Omicron Becomes Dominant in First State
Delaware hospitals are stretched to the limit. Hospital capacity is over 700 who are sick with coronavirus – about 40%, as well as people with other illnesses. Hospital officials say…
Read MoreAre You Prepared For Emergencies?
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has now concluded, but emergency preparation should always be on the radar according to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Sussex County Emergency Operations…
Read MoreGov Carney, DPH & DEMA Updating Coronavirus Testing and Vaccination Programs
Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) are providing updates to Delawareā€™s COVID-19 testing program. COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe disease…
Read MoreWATCH: Del. COVID-19 Town Hall & Update
https://livestream.com/accounts/4090843/events/9755007/videos/223361154 Governor John Carney, Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay and Delaware Emergency Management Director AJ Schall participated in a virtual COVID-19 update and town hall with Delawareans Tuesday,…
Read MoreUpdate: Preparing For Elsa
An updated track for Tropical Storm Elsa from NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center places it slightly further west, which could mean a more significant impact regionally. According to the Delaware…
Read MoreVIDEO : Del. Coronavirus Weekly Update
Delaware has just a few areas of concern where local coronavirus case are higher than a state benchmark of 250 per 100,000 people. At the weekly coronavirus update, Delaware Public…
Read MoreUPDATE: 2nd Dose Drive Thru Vaccinations at Dover International Speedway – Starting Sun. 2/21
UPDATE provided by Delaware Public Health Wed. Feb. 17th: The second dose clinic operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and by the State of Delaware will begin Sunday, Feb.…
Read MoreGov Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Updates on COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) on Tuesday announced updates to the State of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program, with…
Read MoreGov Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) on Tuesday announced an expansion of Delawareā€™s COVID-19 vaccination program with a statewide…
Read MoreTesting Partnership with Nemours & Pediatric Care Providers across Delaware Announced
Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced on Friday that the State of Delaware will partner with Nemours Children’s Health System, the Delaware Chapter of…
Read MorePop-Up COVID-19 Testing Events Scheduled Through Saturday
Three local pop-up testing events for COVID-19 are scheduled for Monday, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health. The state has set a full schedule of testing events through…
Read MoreLabor Day Weekend Challenge with Large Crowds, Lower & Better Coronavirus Numbers will Lead to Phase 3 in DE
Labor Day weekend saw huge crowds in Delaware ā€“ on the beaches and boardwalks ā€“ thanks to the beautiful weather. Governor Carney during this week’s coronavirus update says those large…
Read MoreDel. Resilience Fund Accepts Applications
Delawareans may start applying for a portion of a resilience fund that was created to help families and communities impacted by tornadoes and other severe weather events earlier this month.…
Read MoreGov. Carney Declares State Of Emergency Following Isaias
Governor John Carney has declared a State of Emergency to allow for coordinated response and recovery from Tropical Storm Isaias. The storm generated multiple tornadoes and brought heavy rainfall, flooding…
Read MoreGov Carney Discusses the Coronavirus Numbers, School and Enforcement
After extending the State of Emergency for another month, Governor John Carney discussed the coronavirus pandemic during his Tuesday update. The recent uptick in positive cases at the beach areas…
Read MorePlans underway on mobile hospital to treat coronavirus in Kent, Sussex Counties
Efforts are underway to set up a mobile hospital unit for Kent and Sussex Counties to treat those suffering from coronavirus (COVID-19) as cases continues to rise rapidly across Delaware.…
Read MoreAlternate Care Sites Being Set Up in NCCo for Overflow Coronavirus Patients
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the State Health Operations Center (SHOC) are announcing today the designation of alternative care sites (ACS) in New Castle County to accommodate overflow…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Declares Public Health Emergency
Governor John Carney on Monday declared aĀ Public Health EmergencyĀ and released a more robust Order to assist with Delawareā€™s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and…
Read MoreStatewide Earthquake Drill to take place in Delaware
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) encourages people across the state to take part in the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill, Thursday October 17 at 10:17 a.m. Two earthquakes in the…
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