Sussex County Emergency Management

Sussex County Emergency Management Serving as the primary emergency management planning and response agency for southern Delaware

The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center is a state-of-the-art, high-tech facility in Georgetown, Delaware, that serves as the public safety dispatching and emergency management hub of Sussex County, Delaware. Among the EOC's duties, the center receives more than 114,000 emergency calls annually, dispatching police, fire and medical first-responders to those in need. In addition to that prima

ry duty, the EOC functions as a planning and response nerve center during natural and man-made disasters, coordinating services among various local, state and federal agencies.

GET ON GUARD: Sussex County Emergency Management reminds public to prepare for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. https://o...
05/21/2026

GET ON GUARD: Sussex County Emergency Management reminds public to prepare for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. https://ow.ly/7EKp50Z2VM5

Week is a great time to make a plan. Do you know what you’ll do, where you’ll go, & how you’ll stay safe if a storm t...
05/20/2026

Week is a great time to make a plan. Do you know what you’ll do, where you’ll go, & how you’ll stay safe if a storm threatens? Think through your next steps — a simple plan can help you act quickly and be prepared.

Visit: www.ready.gov/plan

Getting prepared for hurricane season doesn’t have to be difficult! Create your plan based on your family’s specific nee...
05/18/2026

Getting prepared for hurricane season doesn’t have to be difficult! Create your plan based on your family’s specific needs, have an emergency bag and make sure you know what to do before, during & after a storm.

Tips: www.ready.gov/hurricanes

05/15/2026

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. In support of this, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), along with state, county and local agencies are urging citizens to help communities mitigate against threats posed by hurricanes and other tropical storms.

Read more at: https://ow.ly/YISJ50Z0gKf

Even the most prepared people had to begin somewhere!Creating a go-kit for the first time and not knowing where to start...
05/11/2026

Even the most prepared people had to begin somewhere!

Creating a go-kit for the first time and not 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.

Once you've got your bag assembled, you can make sure others around you are doing the same.

Are you ready for hurricane season? Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your ...
05/09/2026

Are you ready for hurricane season? Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you understand how to interpret forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm. Even if you feel ready, there may be additional things you could do or learn.
noaa.gov/take-action-today

A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding the dangers that remain well after a storm. This is NOT the time t...
05/08/2026

A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding the dangers that remain well after a storm. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm.
noaa.gov/use-caution-after-storms

05/05/2026

It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week! Now’s the time to get ready. Create an emergency kit and include:

🥫 Enough food and water to last everyone at least three days
🔦 A flashlight with extra batteries
🧰 A first aid kit

www.ready.gov/kit

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21911 Rudder Lane
Georgetown, DE
19947

Telephone

+13028557801

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