New Castle County Emergency Management and Citizen Corps’s Post (Newark – March 7 and 14, 2026)
***Upcoming FREE Hands-On Training – CERT Basic Course ***
Please use the QR code or link below to register! You must register in advance to attend the course. We hope to see you there!
Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/ZTuiUpzryg
Dates: March 7th & March 14th (both Saturdays)
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: 200 White Chapel Dr, Newark, DE, 19713 (Newark Senior Center)
CERT, or Community Emergency Response Team, is a nationwide program where civilians can learn and use basic skills to better protect themselves, their families, and their community. Some hands-on activities include using a fire extinguisher, applying a tourniquet, and more! Whether you are interested in volunteering locally or simply want to learn these skills for personal use, this training is open to all ages 16+.
Topics covered include:
• Disaster preparedness
• CERT organization
• Medical operations for CERT volunteers
• Disaster psychology
• Terrorism response and prevention
• Fire safety
• Light search and rescue
DAD Note: You can request an interpreter if needed.
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DelODHH Town Hall on HB53 THIS SATURDAY (Middletown – Jan. 17, 2026)
Dear Community Members,
The Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing invites you to attend a Town Hall Meeting to learn more about HB53 and the Fire Alert & Equipment Distribution Program.
Meeting Details:
Date: Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Appoquinimink Community Library
Middletown, Delaware
This Town Hall will include:
- An overview of HB53
- Updates on the Fire Alert Device / Equipment Distribution Program
- Information on eligibility, responsibilities, and next steps
- Time for questions and community input
This meeting is open to the public, and accessible communication will be provided.
We encourage community members, stakeholders, and interested individuals to attend.
Sincerely,
Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH)