Emergency Communications
Providing professional, reliable 9-1-1 call processing and emergency dispatch services to ensure the right resources are sent quickly when every second matters.
Welcome to Sussex County Department of Public Safety
Our Mission
The Sussex County Department of Public Safety is dedicated to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of residents and visitors across Sussex County, Delaware.
The Divisions
Through a commitment to excellence, professionalism, and rapid response, the department provides critical services, including:
Emergency Communications, Emergency Medical Services, and Emergency Management.
Emergency Medical Services
A nationally recognized leader in mobile health care services committed to improving your quality of life.
Emergency Management
Leading preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts to strengthen community resilience before, during, and after emergencies.
News Releases and Announcements
Featured:
September 24, 2026
Sussex County Public Safety Complex to host 25th annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day
September 2, 2026
Sussex County emergency officials ask ‘Are you Ready?’ as National Preparedness Month begins
July 16, 2026
Smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires affecting Sussex County
July 14, 2026
Sussex County announces ‘cooling stations’ as season’s latest heat wave set to settle over region
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