Official account of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA): lead state agency for emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Family Emergency Preparedness Day is Sat., Sep. 14, 10 am - 2 pm at Brecknock Park, Camden. Join over 45 public safety agencies to be ready for any disaster. Explore emergency vehicles, learn CPR, see first responders, and meet Sparky and Smokey Bear!
Hurricane Update: NOAA is watching 2 Atlantic systems. A wave in the central tropics is disorganized but gradual development is possible with a 40% chance of a tropical depression forming in 7 days. A system near W. Africa has only a 20% chance of forming.
DEMA was in Wilmington for a monitoring visit on the Bancroft Pedestrian Bridge replacement project, damaged during flooding from Hurricane Ida in 2021. The project is funded by a $2.7 million FEMA Public Assistance grant awarded to sub-recipient DNREC.
Farewell and thanks to Nicole Shuler-Geer for 26 years of service, culminating with DEMA's Comprehensive School Safety Program. She has been a task force officer, instructor, college program chair, and nonprofit board member who helped initiate the SAFE DE school wellness suite.
🐾 On National Dog Day, let's talk about preparedness! From creating an emergency kit to having an evacuation plan, it's important to ensure the safety of our furry family members. Get tips at and 🐶
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Weather Update: Some isolated severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon. Hot and humid with high heat index on Wednesday with potential for more widespread severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
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Save the Date: Family Emergency Preparedness Day is on Sept. 14 from 10 am - 2 pm at Brecknock Park in Camden. It’s a day of free, family fun with many agencies offering information, demonstrations, and activities to help you prepare for any emergency.
It's Senior Citizens Day. Older adults must prepare for any situation, from natural disasters to medical emergencies. DEMA,
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developed the DE-PLANS website for tips and resources on senior preparedness.
National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day remembers lives lost to fentanyl overdose and the devastation to family and friends. Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for adults 18-45. Get the facts: . Get support:
NWS Alert> An Area of Thunderstorms will Move Through Inland Portions of Delmarva Through Around 9 PM, Producing Locally Heavy Rain & Wind Gusts As High As 35 to 40 MPH.
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NWS Alert> ***areas of Locally Dense Fog Through Mid Morning** Areas of Locally Dense Fog Have Formed with Visibility As Low As 1/4 Mile In Spots. Motorists are Urged to Use Extra Caution & Be Alert for Rapid Changes In Visibility. The...
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