Delaware Emergency Management Agency

10/23/2026

Our staff had a blast celebrating another State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) Dress Up Event Fundraiser.

Staff members arrived in their best Halloween costumes, and winners were selected for the most imaginative designs.

From spooky to clever, our staff brought their Halloween best. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated in this fun event for a great cause!

10/22/2026

October is Bully Awareness Month, and the Delaware School Safety Center at DEMA is proud to stand with our schools, families, and communities in promoting kindness and inclusion.

Every student deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued.

This month, we encourage everyone to take these simple steps that make a big difference.
Together, we can help make every school a brighter place for all students.

10/22/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect in In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Ocean and Coastal Ocean until early Saturday.

Up to One Half Foot of Inundation Above Ground Level In Low-lying Areas Near Shorelines & Tidal Waterways. Where: In Delaware, Inland Sussex & Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Ocean & Coastal Ocean. When: until Midnight Friday Night. Impacts At This Level...

A Coastal Flood Advisory Means That Minor Tidal Flooding Is Expected. Minor Tidal Flooding Often Results In Some Road Closures. Usually, The Most Vulnerable Roadways Will Flood. Do Not Leave Your Vehicle At A Location That Is Prone To Tidal Flooding. Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Through Flood Waters. T...

10/22/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect in In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Ocean and Coastal Ocean until Thursday evening.

Up to One Foot of Inundation Above Ground Level In Low- Lying Areas Near Shorelines & Tidal Waterways. Where: In Delaware, Inland Sussex & Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Ocean & Coastal Ocean. When: until 11 PM This Evening. Impacts At This Level, Flood...

A Coastal Flood Advisory Means That Minor Tidal Flooding Is Expected. Minor Tidal Flooding Often Results In Some Road Closures. Usually, The Most Vulnerable Roadways Will Flood. Do Not Leave Your Vehicle At A Location That Is Prone To Tidal Flooding. Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Through Flood Waters. T...

10/22/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect in In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Ocean and Coastal Ocean until 10 AM.

Up to One Foot of Inundation Above Ground Level In Low- Lying Areas Near Shorelines & Tidal Waterways. Where: In Delaware, Inland Sussex & Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Ocean & Coastal Ocean. When: until 10 AM Thursday. Impacts At This Level, Flooding...

A Coastal Flood Advisory Means That Minor Tidal Flooding Is Expected. Minor Tidal Flooding Often Results In Some Road Closures. Usually, The Most Vulnerable Roadways Will Flood. Do Not Leave Your Vehicle At A Location That Is Prone To Tidal Flooding. Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Through Flood Waters. T...

10/20/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect in Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches until Wednesday evening.

Up to One Foot of Inundation Above Ground Level In Low- Lying Areas Near Shorelines & Tidal Waterways. Where: Kent, Inland Sussex & Delaware Beaches. When: until 10 PM Wednesday. Impacts At This Level, Flooding Begins on The Most Vulnerable Roads In Coast...

A Coastal Flood Advisory Means That Minor Tidal Flooding Is Expected. Minor Tidal Flooding Often Results In Some Road Closures. Usually, The Most Vulnerable Roadways Will Flood. Do Not Leave Your Vehicle At A Location That Is Prone To Tidal Flooding. Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Through Flood Waters. T...

10/20/2026

NWS Alert> Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from Wednesday evening in In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem.

Up to One Foot of Inundation Above Ground Level Expected In Low-lying Areas Near Shorelines & Tidal Waterways. Where: In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. When: From 6 PM to 10 PM Wednesday. Impacts At This Level, Flooding Begins on The Most...

A Coastal Flood Advisory Means That Minor Tidal Flooding Is Expected. Minor Tidal Flooding Often Results In Some Road Closures. Usually, The Most Vulnerable Roadways Will Flood. Do Not Leave Your Vehicle At A Location That Is Prone To Tidal Flooding. Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Through Flood Waters. T...

10/18/2026

NWS Alert> Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from Tuesday afternoon in Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

Up to One Foot of Inundation Above Ground Level Expected In Low-lying Areas Near Shorelines & Tidal Waterways. Where: Kent, Inland Sussex & Delaware Beaches. When: From 3 PM to 9 PM Tuesday. Impacts At This Level, Flooding Begins on The Most Vulnerable...

A Coastal Flood Advisory Means That Minor Tidal Flooding Is Expected. Minor Tidal Flooding Often Results In Some Road Closures. Usually, The Most Vulnerable Roadways Will Flood. Do Not Leave Your Vehicle At A Location That Is Prone To Tidal Flooding. Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Through Flood Waters. T...

10/16/2026

NWS Alert> Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect in Kent, New Castle and Sussex Counties until 10 PM.

NWS has Issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 687 In Effect until 10 PM This Evening for The Following Areas In Delaware This Watch Includes 3 Counties In Central Delaware Kent In N Delaware New Castle In S Delaware Sussex In Maryland This Watch Includes 4...

Affected Area: Kent, DE; New Castle, DE; Sussex, DE; Caroline, MD; Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD; Atlantic, NJ; Burlington, NJ; Camden, NJ; Cape May, NJ; Cumberland, NJ; Gloucester, NJ; Hunterdon, NJ; Mercer, NJ; Middlesex, NJ; Monmouth, NJ; Morris, NJ; Ocean, NJ; Salem, NJ; Somerset, NJ; S...

10/16/2026

Yesterday, our FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer for the Winter Storm Hernando disaster, Abby Eichorn, presented DEMA Planner Salim Ghettas with the FCO’s Excellence in Service Award for his work as the State Public Assistance Officer for Delaware.

Congratulations to Salim!