Delaware Emergency Management Agency

06/01/2026

NWS Alert> Rip Current Statement in effect from Tuesday morning in Delaware Beaches.

Dangerous Rip Currents Expected. Where: Delaware Beaches. When: From Tuesday Morning Through Tuesday Evening. Impacts Rip Currents Can Sweep Even The Best Swimmers Away From Shore into Deeper Water.

Always Obey Posted Beach Flags. If You Enter The Surf Zone, Always Have A Floatation Device With You And Swim Near A Lifeguard If Possible. If Caught In A Rip Current, Relax And Float And Do Not Swim Against The Current. If Able, Swim Parallel To The Shoreline. If Unable To Escape, Face The Shore An...

05/28/2026

Last week, DEMA and PSEG held our annual PSEG Calendar Contest Award Ceremony.

This year's theme was "What children & families can do to prepare for an emergency". 11 winners were selected from schools throughout the 10-Mile Emergency Preparedness Zone (EPZ) to be featured in this year's 2026-2027 PSEG Calendar.

Congratulations to this year's winners!

05/27/2026

Are you a Delaware resident who is 18 years or older?

You are invited to participate in a community-engaged study on emergency outreach messaging in Delaware. The form is intended to identify individuals who may be interested in participating in a 30-minute interview for the study. Completing the form does not obligate you to participate.

This study is being conducted in partnership with a community-engaged doctoral scholar of the Community Engagement Initiative at the University of Delaware.

Individuals interested can scan the QR code on the attached flyer or use the link attached: https://ow.ly/xCta50Z4biB

05/27/2026

NWS Alert> Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect in Kent County until 1 PM.

Severe Thunderstorm 7 Miles NE of Dover Base Housing or 8 Miles E of Dover Moving E At 40 MPH. 60 MPH Wind Gusts. Damage to Roofs, Siding, Trees & Power Lines is Possible. Locations Impacted Include Dover, Millville, Ocean City, Cumberland, Somers Point...

05/27/2026

NWS Alert> Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect in Kent and New Castle Counties until Noon.

Severe Thunderstorm Over Cheswold or Near Dover Moving E At 40 MPH. 60 MPH Wind Gusts. Damage to Roofs, Siding, Trees & Power Lines is Possible. Locations Impacted Include Dover, Smyrna, Camden, Clayton, Cheswold, Bowers, Woodside, Viola, Hartly, Rising...

05/27/2026

NWS Alert> Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect in Kent and New Castle Counties until Noon.

Severe Thunderstorm Over Sudlersville or 15 Miles NE of Centerville Moving E At 40 MPH. 60 MPH Wind Gusts. Damage to Roofs, Siding, Trees & Power Lines is Possible. Locations Impacted Include Dover, Smyrna, Camden, Clayton, Cheswold, Church Hill, Millingt...

05/26/2026

Bringing in the week with some new trivia 😉

Here's a hint: It was a day of solemn honor when DEMA Director Schall and Division of Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay received the Order of the First State for their tireless work in protecting public health.

For more information, visit: https://dema.delaware.gov/about/ https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/

05/25/2026

Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to the heroes who gave their all serving our country.

State offices will be closed in recognition of Memorial Day today, Monday, May 25, 2026. State offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/24/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Rip Current Statement is in effect in In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic until Monday evening.

Dangerous Rip Currents. Where: In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Atlantic Coastal Cape May & Coastal Atlantic. When: Through Monday Evening. Impacts Rip Currents Can Sweep Even The Best Swimmers Away From Shore into Deeper Water.

Always Obey Posted Beach Flags. If You Enter The Surf Zone, Always Have A Floatation Device With You And Swim Near A Lifeguard If Possible. If Caught In A Rip Current, Relax And Float And Do Not Swim Against The Current. If Able, Swim Parallel To The Shoreline. If Unable To Escape, Face The Shore An...

05/23/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Rip Current Statement is in effect in In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean until Sunday evening.

for The High Rip Current Risk, Dangerous Rip Currents. for The High Surf Advisory, Large Breaking Waves of 5 to 8 Feet In The Surf Zone. Where: In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, E Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic & Coastal...

Inexperienced Swimmers Should Remain Out Of The Water Due To Dangerous Surf Conditions. Always Obey Posted Beach Flags. If You Enter The Surf Zone, Always Have A Floatation Device With You And Swim Near A Lifeguard If Possible. If Caught In A Rip Current, Relax And Float And Do Not Swim Against The....