News Releases and Announcements

Sussex County, mid-Atlantic brace for coastal flooding, winds from first tropical storm of season
September 22, 2023

Tropical Storm Ophelia could bring up to 4 inches of rain, tides 3 feet above normal, and wind gusts to 60 mph through Sunday

Sussex County offers cooling stations as ‘heat dome’ expands over region
July 26, 2023

Temperatures expected to flirt with century mark over three-day period before returning to more-seasonable 80s by late weekend

Sussex County EOC readies public for 2023 hurricane season
May 25, 2023

Forecasters predict ‘near normal’ storm season that begins June 1

Hurricane Preparedness Week
April 24, 2023

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. During Hurricane Preparedness Week, prepare your family, home, or business before a disaster strikes.

Sussex County EOC earns police dispatching nod
April 20, 2023

Accreditation from International Academies of Emergency Dispatch gives facility 'Triple ACE' distinction, a rare feat for 9-1-1 facilities worldwide

Seasons change, but need for preparation remains
November 30, 2022

Sussex County EOC reminds public to be ready for winter weather as 2022 hurricane season reaches end