What we do
DESG helps Delaware communities wisely use, manage, and conserve our state's valuable coastal resources by fostering sustainable coastal economies, developing resilience to coastal hazards, and preparing the next generation of coastal leaders.
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DE-PLANs: Delaware Equitable Planning for Local Adaptation Needs
Developed by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware Sea Grant, and the Institute for Public Administration (IPA) to support equitable planning and adaptation, the Delaware Equitable Planning for Local Adaptation Needs (DE-PLANs) is a GIS-based platform that integrates demographic and social vulnerability data with hazards, social services, healthcare, and emergency services information to help inform disaster protocols, land use and transportation planning, and health care service delivery. Learn more about DE-PLANs