SNOW AND ICE PREDICTED FOR FRIDAY COMMUTERS

A winter storm is predicted to bring snow and mixed wintry precipitation to Delaware starting in the early hours of Friday and continuing throughout the day. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that is currently in effect from 1 a.m., Friday, until 1 a.m., Saturday, in New Castle County.

DELAWARE TO DISTRIBUTE POTASSIUM IODIDE TABLETS SEPT. 13 AT TOWNSEND FIRE COMPANY

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Delaware Division of Public Health will conduct distribution of potassium iodide (KI) tablets, free of charge, on Thursday, Sept. 13, to Delaware residents in the area who live within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.

DEMA RADIOLOGICAL PROGRAM TESTS RIVER ALERTING AUGUST 29

On Wednesday, August 29, an exercise will test the Delaware River alerting system developed tonotify boaters in the event of an emergency at the PSEG Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Genereating Stations.

3RD ANNUAL FAMILY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DAY

With hurricane season blowing into full swing, Delaware jump-starts National Preparedness Month with the 3rd Annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Saturday, August 25, at Delaware Tech College, Owens Campus in Georgetown.

COASTAL FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES DELAWARE OFFICIALS ENCOURAGE CAUTION

The storm system that moved up from the south blew into Delaware later than anticipated, but Delaware emergency management officials and responders continue to monitor it as it brings rain and winds across much of the Delmarva peninsula.

COASTAL FLOOD WARNING ISSUED DELAWARE OFFICIALS WATCH WEEKEND WEATHER

Delaware emergency management officials and responders are closely monitoring a major storm system that is moving across the south toward the southeast and mid-Atlantic.

DELAWARE TESTS EMGERGENCY SIRENS

A test of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Stations Alert and Notification System will be conducted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, between 6 - 8 p.m.

February14,2007

SAFETY EMPHASIZED AS TEMPERATURES PLUNGE

This is more of the same, but emergency management officials and responders really appreciate it if media outlets can continue to remind listeners, viewers and readers to practice safety during these periods of extremely low temperatures, especially if winter storms lead to power outages.

SAFETY TIPS IN CASE OF POWER OUTAGE

Media outlets are asked to remind listeners, viewers and readers to practice safety if winter storms lead to power outages. With the potential for icing on roads, trees and utility lines in some parts of Delaware, residents and businesses need to be prepared for survival without electricity for a few hours to a few days.

WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS REMINDERS FOR THE PUBLIC

With a mixed bag of winter weather upon Delaware now, Delaware Emergency Management Agency asks that media outlets continue to help to keep the public updated on conditions and reminded of basic safety and preparedness actions.

SNOW ACROSS DELMARVA BRINGS NEED FOR CAUTION

With the first significant snowfall in Delaware causing some cancellations and travel delays, Delaware Emergency Management officials urge the public to use caution in driving and working outdoors.

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO RESOLVE TO BE READY

For those who are challenged by making and keeping New Year's resolutions, the emergency management community has a recomendation.

PLAN NOW FOR WINTER COASTAL STORMS AND FLOODING

Delaware’s hurricane season may have ended Nov. 30, but the threat of coastal storms and flooding is a year round issue.

MAKE SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS A HOLIDAY TRADITION

" With a departure from neck ties, sweaters and PlayStations, gift-giving can still be fun and families can start a tradition of holiday and year ‘round safety and preparedness. "

DELAWARE TO DISTRIBUTE POTASSIUM IODIDE TABLETS OCT. 11 & 26

"The Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Delaware Division of Public Health will conduct distribution of potassium iodide (KI) tablets in October to Delaware residents who live within 10 miles of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Stations."

DELAWARE TESTS ALL NEW EPZ SIRENS SEPT. 27, 29

"On Wednesday, Sept. 27, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), along with PSEG Nuclear, will conduct a siren test of all 37 emergency sirens included in the new state-of-the-art siren system that is within 10-miles of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Station in New Jersey."

STATE CLEANS UP AS ERNESTO EXITS

"As the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto leaves Delaware, emergency management agencies and responders throughout the state are relieved to have no fatalities or injuries reported and fewer cases of property damage than experienced in neighboring states."

Motorists Urged to Drive Cautiously as Ernesto Approaches

"Dover- The heavy rains predicted to fall on Delaware Friday evening into Saturday morning as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches can make for hazardous driving conditions. That’s why the Delaware Office of Highway Safety is urging motorists to use caution while driving on First State roadways during this time."

DEMA WARNS OF POTENTIAL HEAVY RAINS AS ERNESTO MOVES NORTH

"As a down-graded Tropical Storm Ernest moves north and west, Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) officials remind residents and businesses to consider safety and preparedness measures in case of heavy rains and possible flooding. The public should also be aware of the potential for isolated tornadoes spawned by tropical storm conditions."

EVACUATION ORDER TERMINATED FOLLOWING ASSESSMENT OF DOW REICHHOLD PLANT STATUS

"The evacuation order for the area within a 1,500-foot radius of the Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex Plant located at 144 Fork Branch Road in north Dover has been terminated. Those who evacuated the area may return to their homes. Businesses that closed as a result of a styrene leak at the plant may reopen immediately, and any area school classes or church services may be conducted as scheduled on Sunday, August 27."

August 26, 2006

DELAWARE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM MESSAGE ADVISES PUBLIC OF REICHHOLD UPDATE

"A Delaware Emergency Notification System safety message was recently issued to advise the public of the status of the chemical release incident at Dow Reichhold Specialty Plant located at 144 Fork Branch Road north of Dover. Based on current monitoring at Dow Reichhold, incident specialists, Kent County and the State of Delaware have determined that there are no conditions that would cause adverse health effects at this time."

August 26, 2006

Notice of Mandatory Evacuation Adjacent to Dow Reichhold Plant

"An evacuation order has been issued by Kent County, Delaware Emergency Management Agency, and local emergency response officials for an area within a 1,500-foot radius of the Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex Plant located at 144 Fork Branch Road in north Dover."

August 23, 2006

2nd ANNUAL FAMILY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DAY SEPT. 9

"Delaware Family Emergency Preparedness Day is hosted by Wilmington Citizen Corps Council. Co-sponsors include the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Delaware Council of Citizen Corps, City of Wilmington Office of Emergency Management, New Castle County Office of Emergency Management, the American Red Cross of Delmarva and the Department of Health and Social Services."

DELAWARE TESTS ALL EPZ EMGERGENCY SIRENS AUGUST 21

"The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), along with PSEG Nuclear, will conduct a siren test of all 37 emergency sirens included in the new state-of-the-art siren system that is within 10-miles of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Station on Monday, August 21. In addition to sounding of the sirens in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), an Emergency Alert System (EAS) notice will be broadcast on local media."

DELAWARE TESTS ALL EPZ EMGERGENCY SIRENS AUGUST 14

"The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), along with PSEG Nuclear, will conduct a siren test of all 37 emergency sirens included in the new state-of-the-art siren system that is within 10-miles of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Station. In addition to sounding of the sirens in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), an Emergency Alert System (EAS) notice will be broadcast on local media. The testing is weather dependent."

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