# Delaware Launches Alert Device Program

Delaware has initiated the Fire & Carbon Monoxide Alert Device Program under House Bill 53 to provide specialized visual and tactile alerting equipment to Deaf and hard of hearing residents. This program, managed by the Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in partnership with the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, aims to enhance emergency safety for vulnerable populations by addressing critical alerting gaps. Eligible residents can now apply for these life-saving devices, marking a significant state-level procurement and distribution effort focused on accessibility and public safety.

- The program represents a targeted procurement opportunity for suppliers of specialized alerting technology designed for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
- Procurement professionals should note the collaboration between the Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the State Fire Marshal’s Office as key stakeholders in contract and program management.
- This initiative highlights growing government demand for accessible safety equipment, signaling potential expansion in assistive technology procurement.
- Vendors specializing in tactile and visual alert devices may find new market opportunities through state contracts supporting this program.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DODHH)
- Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office (DSFMO)
- Delaware Department of Labor
- Delaware General Assembly

### Sources
- [Delaware Launches Life-Saving Alert Device Program for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Communities - State of Delaware News](https://news.delaware.gov/2026/09/28/delaware-launches-life-saving-alert-device-program-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing-communities/) - DE