Following the severe storms and tornado that impacted Dover, Delaware, residents may be looking for reliable information, assistance, and recovery resources. Below are several local and statewide resources, along with important safety reminders as cleanup continues.
Emergency and Recovery Resources
Delaware 211
Connect with local resources for emergency shelter, food assistance, utility assistance, housing, transportation, medical care, and other community services.
Visit Delaware 211
Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211.
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
Find information on disaster recovery, property damage, insurance, and available assistance for Delaware residents.
Visit DEMA Individual Assistance & Recovery
Kent County Emergency Management
Access local emergency management information and resources for Dover and Kent County residents.
Visit Kent County Emergency Management
Call 302-735-3465 for emergency management information. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
DelDOT Interactive Traffic Map
Check current road closures, flooding, traffic incidents, and travel conditions before heading out.
View the DelDOT Interactive Traffic Map
City of Dover Electric
Report power outages and utility emergencies through the City of Dover.
Call 302-736-7086, Option 3.
View City of Dover Outage Information
Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS)
Sign up to receive emergency alerts and important safety information by phone, text, or email.
Sign Up for DENS Alerts
Delaware Department of Insurance
Find guidance on storm damage, insurance claims, temporary repairs and working with contractors following a disaster.
View Storm Preparedness and Recovery Information
Safety Reminders
- Stay away from downed power lines. Always assume damaged or fallen lines are energized and report them to the appropriate utility or emergency authorities.
- Use generators safely. Never operate a generator inside a home, garage, basement, or other enclosed area. Keep generators at least 20 feet from windows, doors, and vents.
- Avoid damaged buildings and flooded areas. Do not enter buildings with visible structural damage until they have been determined safe, and never drive through flooded roadways.
- Document storm damage. Take photos and videos of property damage before cleanup or repairs when it is safe to do so, and contact your insurance provider promptly.
- Check food after a power outage. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible and discard food that may no longer be safe after an extended outage.
- Check road conditions before traveling. Debris, standing water, damaged traffic signals, and road closures may remain even after the storm has passed.
Please continue to follow guidance from the City of Dover, Kent County, DEMA, and local emergency officials as recovery efforts continue.
