Family Emergency Preparedness Day

“Preparing Together Makes Delaware Better!”

Family Emergency Preparedness Day is on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, during National Preparedness Month. We will be sharing tips and information on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/DelawareEMA (link opens in new tab).

Log in and check it out! Downloadable resources are also available at the bottom of the PrepareDE Resources Page.

Family Emergency Preparedness Day is a yearly event co-sponsored by  Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Kent County Department of Public Safety, Kent County Parks & Recreation, Delaware State Fire School and Delaware Division of Public Health-Office of Preparedness.

• This is a free, fun, family event with activities, demos, and resources to help families get prepared for emergencies and focus on safety.

• Always well attended, this event includes special demonstrations and activities for the whole family.

Exhibitors will provide interactive displays and free giveaway items. The first attendees to complete an activity challenge will get a free Kona Ice treat! (until supply is gone). There will also be snacks and lunch from local food trucks. Participate in FREE Raffles of emergency preparedness kits, Enjoy the DJ, have fun while learning.

Every year there are numerous exhibits, demonstrations, and activities.  We encourage you to:  Make a Plan, Build a Kit, and Stay Informed.

Last year’s exhibitors included the following agencies provided information to families for emergency preparation and family safety.

Check back to see who will be attending this year and learn the activities planned for this fun and informative day!

• AT&T FirstNet
• Bayhealth – Injury Prevention
• Bayhealth Healthcare – Stop the Bleed
• Camden-Wyoming Fire Company – Fire Trucks and Vehicle Extraction
• Chesapeake Utilities – Safety Trailer
• ChristinaCare Life Net Helicopter
• Contact Lifeline, Inc. 2-1-1 Delaware
• DE BEST (Behavioral and Emotional Support Team)
• Delaware Insurance Office
• Delaware Office of Highway Safety
• Delaware Crime Stoppers
• Delaware Forest Service – Smokey the Bear
• Delaware State Fire School
• DelDOT – Drones
• Delmarva Power – Electrical Safety Trailer
• Delaware Emergency Management Agency
• Delaware Department of Corrections
• DHSS Office of Infectious Disease
• DHSS – Office of Animal Welfare/Delaware Animal Response
• DHSS Office of Preparedness – Access and Functional Needs
• DHSS/DPH Bureau of Health Equity, Rape Prevention Program
• DNREC – Hazardous Chemical Safety
• Dover Air Force Base
• Dover/Kent Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
• DPH – Office of Preparedness -Make a Kit (Chantel)
• Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement – Impaired/Distracted Driver Simulator
• Delaware State Police (DSP) – Canine Handlers
• DSP Community Engagement
• DSP DIAC 1-800-FORCE-12 Terrorism Tip Line
• DSP DIAC – Maritime Scuba Trailer
• DSP Mounted Patrol Unit
• Harrington Fire Department – Static Ambulance
• Kent County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)
• Kent County EMS – Hands Only CPR
• Kent County Public Safety – Mobile Unit
• Little Creek Fire Department – Ladder Truck w/ Flag
• Magnolia Fire Department – Tanker – Spray for kids
• Mini Train – Jump on Over
• Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Delaware Center)
• Respond DE Medical Reserve Corps
• Francis Hospital – Bike and Helmet Safety with Ambulance
• Sussex County AUXCOMM / CERT Trailer
• University of Delaware – Center for Disabilities Studies
• YWCA – SARC – Domestic Violence
• Food Vendors: Kona Ice and Steel Bowl