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Delaware Code Title 20. Military and Civil Defense § 3109. Emergency alerts

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) As part of the comprehensive plan and program for emergency management under § 3107 of this title, DEMA shall develop, establish, and maintain an emergency alert plan and system in accordance with relevant regulations and guidelines promulgated by federal agencies.

(b) The emergency alert plan must be designed to rapidly disseminate useful information in a predetermined manner to all of the following:

(1) Radio and television stations broadcasting within this State.

(2) Wireless devices through the Wireless Emergency Alerts or subsequent systems operated by federal agencies to provide authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public.

(c) The emergency alert plan must be activated in accordance with policies established by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

(d) Emergency alerts must broadcast alerts in Spanish, in addition to English, when possible.

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