RespondDE

06/05/2026

So Proud of our RespondDE MRC Volunteers and Team at Delaware Division of Public Health - DPH! Congrats on being named as Honoree!

06/01/2026

June 1 marks the start of . Now is the time to prepare—not when a storm is already approaching.

Take a few simple steps today to help protect yourself, your family, and your community:

✅ Make a family emergency plan
✅ Build or refresh your emergency kit
✅ Stay informed through trusted weather and emergency alerts
✅ Know your evacuation zone and routes

Preparedness starts before the forecast. Having a plan and supplies in place can make a significant difference when severe weather threatens. Visit PrepareDE.org for hurricane preparedness tips, emergency planning resources, evacuation information, and more.

06/01/2026

Gorgeous Weather! What do you do with your sunshine?

06/01/2026

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Are you turning 65 soon? You are invited to attend one of the “Welcome to Medicare” seminars in June. Please call 302-674-7364 to register.

These seminars are offered by the Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB), a free service that provides unbiased information and assistance for people with Medicare. DMAB is your local State health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

06/01/2026

June 2026 Training of the Month: Community Hurricane Preparedness

This month, we’re highlighting an important Training of the Month designed to strengthen your preparedness and response skills: 📘 FEMA IS-324.a: Community Hurricane Preparedness 🌀 Available on the DETRAIN learning system 🔍 Course ID: 1022594 This course is part of FEMA’s emergency preparedness training series and provides guidance on community-level hurricane preparedness, planning considerations, and response actions to support effective readiness before, during, and after hurricane events. To get started, please log in to DETRAIN at and search using Course ID 1022594.

This month, we’re highlighting an important Training of the Month designed to strengthen your preparedness and response skills: 📘 FEMA IS-324.a: Community Hurricane Preparedness 🌀 Available on the DETRAIN learning system 🔍 Course ID: 1022594 This course is part of FEMA’s emergency prepa...

06/01/2026

Be Stroke Aware

Call 911 at the first signs of stroke.

Don't delay going to the hospital. Have someone drive you or call a taxi or rideshare. Learn more at cdc.gov/stroke.

06/01/2026

Behavioral Health is no longer a secondary consideration in emergency response—it is a critical operational capability.

Our Executive Director, Brooke Lawrence was honored to present as part of the ASPR TRACIE Webinar Medical Reserve Corps “Voices from the Field” Speaker Series on:

RI Behavioral Health Medical Reserve Corps: A National Scalable Model to the Brown University Active Assailant Response

During this session, he shared how the Rhode Island Behavioral Health Medical Reserve Corps (RI BH-MRC) leveraged existing infrastructure, partnerships, volunteer systems, training programs, and activation processes to build and sustain a disaster behavioral health response capability that can be replicated by communities across the nation.

The presentation highlighted:

🔹 Building and sustaining a Behavioral Health Medical Reserve Corps

🔹 Key components of an effective trauma response team, including training, supervision, activation procedures, responder support, and community partnerships

🔹 Lessons learned from the Brown University active assailant incident and other complex trauma responses

🔹 Integrating behavioral health into emergency management, public safety, healthcare, and Medical Reserve Corps operations

🔹 Practical strategies that MRC units of any size can use to develop or expand disaster behavioral health capabilities in their communities

Following the Brown University incident, the RI Behavioral Health MRC Trauma Response Team rapidly deployed alongside state, local, university, public health, and emergency management partners. More than 30 RI MRC members supported the response and recovery operations, including the Family Assistancce Center, trauma-informed behavioral health services, responder support, incident management, and ongoing recovery coordination.

This webinar is not simply about what Rhode Island accomplished—it is about how any community can build a sustainable behavioral health response capability before the next crisis occurs.

We hope you’ll join us for this important discussion.

📅 Watch Here:
www.rimrc.link/BHWebinar626



Medical Reserve Corps
HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response

05/29/2026

June 1 is beginning of Hurricane Season

Your house might be built to withstand 110 mph winds, but can the foundation hold up against two feet of moving water? A single storm can trigger any of these threats throughout the region. Make sure you are preparing for the risks specific to your location.

Every property will face their own unique threats. These threats will directly influence how you prepare. Since Delaware is the lowest lying state in the country, hazards such as flooding and coastal storm surge pose significant risk to coastal communities.

Finding out if your home has any vulnerabilities specific to your area can further strengthen any safety measures and family evacuation plans in place.