News Releases and Announcements

Sussex County emergency officials promote readiness for National Preparedness Month
September 3, 2025

Campaign utilizes local libraries for mock disaster kit displays

Sussex County announces cooling stations as major heat wave arrives for first week of summer
June 23, 2025

Temperatures could flirt with 100 through midweek as first heat wave of Summer 2025 prompts extreme warnings from National Weather Service

Sussex County emergency officials remind public to be ready for 2025 hurricane season
May 22, 2025

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

Smoke and haze from large New Jersey wildfire affecting Sussex County, Delaware
April 23, 2025

Smoke drifting southward into Delaware prompting 9-1-1 calls; officials advise public to limit outdoor activities if sensitive to conditions 

Sussex County experiencing moderate bands of snow
January 6, 2025

Eight to 12 inches of snow forecast to fall through duration of event

Sussex County readies for first major winter storm of 2024-2025 season
January 5, 2025

Five to 10 inches of snow, with possible icing, expected late Sunday night and lasting through late Monday night

Sussex County reminds public to always be prepared
December 2, 2024

Sussex County Emergency Management looks to winter ahead as 2024 hurricane season ends