Dog Leash Law (City Ordinance)
All dogs must be leashed when off your property. Leashes may not exceed six feet in length. Animal Control has the right to quarantine any dog that attacks, and can seize any dog found at large—even briefly. Fines range from $25–$100 for running at large, and up to $1,500 if a dog bites someone. Please also clean up after your pet promptly (within one hour).

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Emergency Preparedness

• Create a family emergency plan: know escape routes, meeting points, and how to shut off utilities.

• Keep a 3-day supply kit with water, food, medications, and important documents.

• Install smoke alarms on every floor and test them twice a year.

• Keep a fire extinguisher accessible in your home.

• Pets are not allowed in human shelters—make separate arrangements in case of evacuation.

 

Stay Informed

• Register for Delaware Emergency Notification System (CodeRED/DENS) to receive alerts.

• Sign up for Smart911 to share household info (medical needs, pets, contacts) with 9-1-1.

• Consider Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to learn basic disaster response.

 

Local Emergency Services & Utilities – Wilmington, DE

- Emergency (Fire, Medical, Police): Dial 9-1-1
- Non-Emergency – Wilmington Police: 302-654-5151
- Non-Emergency – New Castle County Police: 302-573-2800
- Wilmington Fire Department (General Office): 302-576-3950
- New Castle County EMS Headquarters: 302-395-8184
   - Shift Commander: 302-395-8180

 

City Utilities and Non-Emergency Services
- City Services / Public Works (311):
   - 311 (in-city) or  302-576-2620  (outside city)
- Water Utility (concerns): 302-576-3878
- Water Quality Lab. 302-571-4158
- Electric & Gas Emergencies (Delmarva Power): 302-454-0317
- Delmarva Power General Inquiries: 302-429-3574

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Let’s stay informed—and keep our neighborhood safe, prepared, and respectful.