Dover AFB Emergency Management

07/21/2026

Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning? Know the difference so you know when to take shelter.

🟨 Taco WATCH: Caution!! All the ingredients are there. Remain aware of weather conditions.
🟥 Taco WARNING: Take action now!! The ingredients have come together and you need to take shelter immediately.



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07/21/2026

⛈️Our area will be seeing some thunderstorms late the next couple days. Severe weather can sometimes be unpredictable. Be sure to have more than one way to receive weather notifications. 📱📺📻 Receiving timely emergency notifications is vital for life safety.

✅DEMA emergency notifications: https://www.dema.delaware.gov/preparedness/index.shtml?dc=dens
✅NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
✅Red Cross mobile app: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps.html
✅Other apps like: AccuWeather or WeatherBug
✅Local Television
✅Local Radio



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05/27/2026

As hurricane season approaches be aware that tropical storms don’t just bring heavy rain and flooding....they can also spin up fast-moving tornadoes, especially in outer rain bands. These tornadoes can form quickly with little warning, so have a shelter plan ready at home and work.

🌪️ Shelter immediately if:
• A Tornado Warning is issued for your area
• You hear tornado sirens or emergency alerts
• You see rotation, debris, or a funnel cloud
• Winds suddenly become loud or intense
• You are in a mobile home or temporary structure

🏠 Best shelter locations:
• Lowest floor possible
• Interior room away from windows
• Bathroom, hallway, or basement
• At work: designated shelter location or interior stairwell



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On this day in DEMA History, an EF-1 tornado with estimated winds reaching 100 mph swept through Kent County. This event led to injuries to one Delawarean and several homes in the area.

Remember: Tornadoes don't just happen in Kansas. Learn how to be prepared and remain safe at https://preparede.org/emergency-types/natural-hazards/

05/21/2026

🌪️ Hurricane Preparedness Tip! 🌪️
Know before you go! ✅ Make sure you know your evacuation zone and plan your evacuation route ahead of time. Storms can change quickly, and having a plan keeps you and your loved ones safe.

📌 Check local resources for your zone.
📌 Map out at least two routes.
📌 Share your plan with family or friends.

02/24/2026

All driving restrictions have been lifted and shelters in Kent and Sussex County closed.

Driving restrictions lifted statewide effective immediately.

Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted all driving restrictions statewide effective immediately. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways may still have patches of ice and snow or may experience downed trees in some areas. Drivers should remain vigilant for black ice and proceed with caution when travelling over bridges that tend to freeze.

For more info: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/02/24/driving-restrictions-lifted-statewide-effective-immediately/

02/23/2026

Kent County shelter 📢OPEN 📢

🚨 SHELTER NOW OPEN – Dover High School 🚨

Kent County has opened a public shelter at Dover High School to support residents in need.

📍 1 Dover High Dr, Dover, DE 19904

If you need a safe place to stay for any reason related to current conditions, the shelter is available. Staff are on-site and ready to assist.

Please consider bringing:
• Medications
• Personal hygiene items

This shelter will remain open until further notice. Updates will be shared as they become available.

Please share to help spread the word across the community.