Sussex County Emergency Management

10/20/2026

🌊 Flood Insurance Just Got Easier for Delaware Residents

FEMA has launched a new online option that allows residents to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy completely online through FloodSmart.gov.

Previously, FEMA’s online tool allowed users to get flood insurance quotes. With this new update, eligible customers can now go a step further and complete the purchase of their policy online in just a few minutes.

🏠 Sussex County residents can now:

* Get an NFIP flood insurance quote online
* Review available coverage
* Purchase a policy directly online
* Still choose to work with a local or national insurance agent if preferred

Flooding can happen anywhere—not just in areas traditionally considered high-risk. FEMA has previously reported that about 40% of NFIP flood insurance claims occur outside high-hazard flood areas.

Being prepared before flooding occurs can make a major difference in recovery. Take a few minutes to learn about your flood risk and explore your coverage options.

🔗 Get a quote and learn more at FloodSmart.gov⁠

Prepare today. Protect tomorrow.

10/19/2026

Multiple rounds of coastal flooding is expected this week. A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for Tuesday evening's high tide as widespread minor tidal flooding is forecast for those areas. Additional tidal flooding is expected through at least Wednesday night. Currently, Wednesday evening's high tide is the one of most concern with widespread minor to low-end moderate tidal flooding, particularly in the back bays.

10/16/2026

WX ALERT Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Sussex County in DE until 10:00pm EDT. http://www.weather.gov/phi/

10/14/2026

🚨 Looking for a Career Serving Sussex County? 🚨

Sussex County may have the job just for you!

Join us today, Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 3–7 p.m. for the Sussex County Job Fair at the County Administrative Offices, 2 The Circle in downtown Georgetown.

Come explore the many career opportunities available in local government, including full-time, part-time, and internship positions across a variety of County departments.

🚑 📞 ⚠️ Sussex County Public Safety will be there!

Employees representing our Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services (Paramedics), and Emergency Communications divisions will be on hand to talk about what we do, answer questions, and share information about careers in public safety.

Whether you’re beginning your career, looking for a change, or simply interested in learning more about working for Sussex County, stop by and see what opportunities are waiting for you!

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14
⏰ 3–7 p.m.
📍 Sussex County Administrative Offices
2 The Circle | Georgetown, Delaware

10/13/2026

AUXCOMM/CERT members participated in Apple Scrapple activities over the weekend, providing real-time auxiliary communications in support of the Sussex County Department of Public Safety Emergency Communications division.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Having an emergency plan is good. Practicing it is better.
Take a few minutes today to review evacuation routes, meeting locations and emergency contacts with everyone in your household.
Find the gaps now—not during the emergency.

09/30/2026

National Preparedness Month may be ending, but preparedness is a year-round responsibility.
Make a plan. Build a kit. Stay informed. Know your risks. Help your neighbors.
Small actions taken before an emergency can make a big difference when one occurs.
Sussex County Emergency Management thanks everyone who took time this month to make themselves, their families and our community better prepared.