{"id":19086,"date":"2025-11-12T11:43:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/?p=19086"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:43:45","slug":"dema-reminds-delaware-residents-to-update-emergency-kits-for-colder-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/dema-reminds-delaware-residents-to-update-emergency-kits-for-colder-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"DEMA REMINDS DELAWARE RESIDENTS TO UPDATE EMERGENCY KITS FOR COLDER WEATHER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Delaware<\/strong> \u2014 As temperatures drop across Delaware, state emergency officials are reminding residents to review and refresh their emergency preparedness plans for the colder months. <br>In a post shared on the Delaware Emergency Management Agency\u2019s official Facebook page, officials compared preparedness to dressing in layers, urging families to update their \u201cgo-kits\u201d to include cold-weather essentials. <br>The agency outlined key items to check, including blankets, sleeping bags, flashlights, canned food, bottled water, and communication tools such as radios or charged cell phones. Officials also advised residents to inspect their supplies for expired batteries, medications, or food items and to make sure assistive devices are working properly. The agency encouraged families to pack warm clothing and confirm transportation options in case of winter weather or emergency evacuation routes. <br>DEMA said preparation is most effective when residents plan ahead and stay mindful of changing conditions throughout the season. The agency\u2019s message emphasized a simple reminder: staying ready helps Delaware families stay safe and comfortable through the months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/safety-layers.jpg?resize=940%2C788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/safety-layers.jpg?w=940&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/safety-layers.jpg?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/safety-layers.jpg?resize=768%2C644&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo: Delaware Emergency Management Agency\u00a0Facebook Page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delaware \u2014 As temperatures drop across Delaware, state emergency officials are reminding residents to review and refresh their emergency preparedness plans for the colder months. In a post shared on the Delaware Emergency Management Agency\u2019s official Facebook page, officials compared preparedness to dressing in layers, urging families to update their \u201cgo-kits\u201d to include cold-weather essentials. 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