Kent County in central Delaware anchored by Dover the state capital faces hurricane and flooding risk. Dover Air Force Base is one of the most strategically important US air bases — home of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations the only military mortuary in the continental US where fallen US service members are returned from overseas. Dover AFB also hosts Air Mobility Command operational units. The county faces moderate tornado and hurricane risk.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Ida |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (302) 744-2400 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-13 DE-1 DE-10 DE-14 |
// County Profile
| County | Kent County DE |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| Population | 181 |
| Area | 590 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |