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Apply Now for Nonprofit Security Grant Program

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The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is urging eligible nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, to prepare now for an upcoming Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) opportunity anticipated to be available for applications in April 2024. NSGP provides funding for projects that enhance physical security and cybersecurity to nonprofits at high risk of a terrorist attack. Staff WriterThis post was originally published …

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DelDOT Highlights National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week ā€œBecome a hero toward zero, their lives depend on it.ā€

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Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski was joined by representatives of the Delaware State Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic on Monday at the 95/896 interchange project to call attention to the importance of safe driving in our work zones across the state. National Work Zone Awareness Week is held each April at the traditional start of construction [ā€¦] Staff WriterThis post was …

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Emergency Sirens Test on April 2 and Potassium Iodide Event on April 4 in Middletown

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There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system. Sirens will be activated for …

Severe Weather Awareness Week March 11-15, 2024

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Governor John Carney and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long have proclaimed March 11 to March 15 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware. In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and coastal storms that put lives and property at risk and adversely impact the health, safety, and economic well-being of families, businesses, and schools. Learning about the different types of …

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations.

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The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review. The sections of draft regulations released today include the sections related to tracking, product health standards, packaging and labeling requirements, and advertising. The Informal Comment Period on the OMC website omc.delaware.gov will close on March 29, 2024. [ā€¦] Staff WriterThis post was …

ā€œGet in the Zoneā€ for Hurricane Awareness Week

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Governor John C. Carney, Jr. and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency are observing ā€œHurricane Awareness Weekā€ from May 29 to June 2 by encouraging residents and visitors to ā€œknow your zoneā€ and ā€œget preparedā€ for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1. The post ā€œGet in the Zoneā€ for Hurricane Awareness Week appeared first on …

DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Second Annual Delaware Flood Awareness Week May 15 to 19

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In conjunction with DNREC and DEMA within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Governor John Carney has proclaimed May 15 to 19 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week. The post DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Second Annual Delaware Flood Awareness Week May 15 to 19 appeared first on State of Delaware News. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site

Delaware Public Archives Celebrates African American History Month

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The Delaware Public Archives has unveiled a new exhibition in its lobby, ā€œCelebrating African American History in The First Stateā€ that features every State of Delaware Historical Marker related to Black history and the significance behind them. ā€œWith this display, we honor some oft overlooked accomplishments of Black Delawareans in every area of endeavor of [ā€¦] The post Delaware Public …