Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)

New competitors, staffing shortages, power outages, or a cyber incident: all challenges your organization faces. At @DelawareEMA, our vision is built on three simple but impactful words: Prepare, Support, Recover. Read more in #DelawareBusiness: bit.ly/4nwo25g

In anticipation of the upcoming hurricane season, June 1st to November 30th, 2026, Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed May 18th to May 22nd Hurricane Preparedness Week. Read more at: ow.ly/F2oF50Z0gKA

On Tuesday, DEMA celebrated it's 75th anniversary. State officials and staff from across the state joined to commemorate 75 years of service. Thank you to everyone that was able to attend this wonderful event! We can't wait to see what the next 75 years have in store.

DNREC is advising the public about planned repairs at the Delaware City refinery that could increase sulfur dioxide emissions for about four weeks. Air monitoring data, notifications and other resources are available to help track releases and air quality. news.delaware.gov/2026/05/07/dnr…

Happy National School Nurse Day! Keeping our school community safe and healthy, one day at a time. Thank you for protecting our students! 🏫💙

DEMA's Christine Bestie and Tom Schultz were recently named recipients of the Gear P3 Trailblazer Awards. Additionally, Christine was also nominated for the Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service. A big congratulations to both Tom and Christine!

In conjunction with The Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s Delaware School Safety Center hosted a three-day series of tabletop exercises across the state from April 20 through April 22, 2026. Read: ow.ly/uBIA50YVauo

NWS Alert> There is An Elevated Risk for Fire Spread Today Across Delaware & Portions of Central & S New Jersey. Minimum Relative Humidity Values will Drop to Around 25 to 30 Percent This Afternoon. This will Be Accompanied By Temperatu... #dewx simpleweatheralert.com/cgi-bin/weathe…

NWS Alert> There is An Elevated Risk for Fire Spread Today Across The E Shore of Maryland & for All of Delaware. Minimum Relative Humidity Values will Drop to Around 25 to 30 Percent This Afternoon. This will Be Accompanied By Temperatu... #dewx simpleweatheralert.com/cgi-bin/weathe…

Even the most prepared people had to begin somewhere! Creating a go-kit for the first time and now knowing where to start can seem confusing. So we've created a list to help out. Start with personal items (think clothes or personal medication) and make your way down the list.

Forming a family evacuation plan can feel overwhelming, but it's about peace of mind. Focus on building a strategy that covers who to contact, clear routes, and any additional needs for your household. Preparation builds confidence! 🦾📋

With more rain expected this afternoon through early tomorrow, remind yourself to follow these important safety tips. Follow local weather reports and make sure that your emergency kit is stocked and updated. Don't let the rain catch you off guard! ⛈️☔

NWS Alert> Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 9 PM in In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem #dewx simpleweatheralert.com/cgi-bin/weathe…

DNREC and the Division of Public Health remind residents to take simple steps to avoid tick bites and reduce the risk of illness. Ticks are active year-round, especially blacklegged, lone star and American dog ticks. news.delaware.gov/2026/04/27/dnr…

In anticipation of wet weather over the weekend, exercise extra caution throughout your day. Stay updated on local weather and wear the appropriate clothing for weather conditions. When on the road, keep a safe distance. Wet roads can increase braking distance significantly.

New season offers new opportunities to be prepared! Make sure you are signed up for the Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS) to receive critical emergency alerts that affect your area. Stay informed: Sign up now at de.gov/dens

A go kit should reflect the person that it is made for. If you have an elderly loved one/neighbor, take time to make sure their emergency kit is updated for spring. This could be changing any expired medication or removing winter clothes for some lighter clothing instead.

PSEG will be conducting a test of their sirens (Owner Controlled Area Test) tomorrow, April 23rd at 11:00 am. Residents in the Port Penn area may potentially hear some siren/noise around this time. Don't be alarmed, this is only an on-site only maintenance check.

Delaware confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a Sussex County deer; a second is presumptive positive. No evidence it affects people. Follow precautions to help slow the spread. news.delaware.gov/2026/04/21/del…

NWS Alert> Updated: Freeze Warning in effect from 2 AM in Kent and Sussex Counties #dewx simpleweatheralert.com/cgi-bin/weathe…