State Agencies Preparing for Major Winter Storm
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other agencies are preparing for a major winter storm that is expected to impact the state starting Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch with 5 to 10 inches or more of snow expected by Tuesday morning. Heavier snow could begin Monday around 6 a.m., with snowfall rates of one inch an hour possible. Cold temperatures and gusty winds will make travel difficult, especially during the morning and evening commutes.
Governor John Carney has activated the Delaware National Guard to support storm response operations. DEMA is also activating its Emergency Operations Center in Smyrna and coordinating with state, county, and local partners to meet ongoing needs for the duration of the event. State officials could also issue driving restrictions such as a Level 1 Driving Warning, which cautions motorists of adverse weather conditions and urges them to stay off the road if possible. Motorists are asked to use caution and common sense if driving is necessary.
Update on Delaware H5 Avian Influenza Case on Kent County Farm
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Sunday, January 5, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has returned results from the Kent County, Del. poultry farm that was announced presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza on January 3, 2025. The poultry affected had highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (HPAI) of the Eurasian lineage 2.3.4.4b with early indications that the virus is the D1.1 genotype found in wild birds; however, confirmation of the genotype is determined by sequencing. There is currently no timeline for the receipt of this data by the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
DelDOT Preparing for First Significant Snow Event of Winter
Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Saturday, January 4, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the entire state that will be in effect from late Sunday night to Monday night. The department has 300 pieces of snow removal equipment and is responsible for nearly 14,000 lane miles of road in the state and initial efforts will be focused on […]
Governor Carney Issues Statement on Richard “Mouse” Smith
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 3, 2025
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the passing of Wilmington leader and Delaware NAACP President Richard “Mouse” Smith: “Tracey and I were so sorry to hear of Mouse’s passing. In many ways my relationship with Mouse felt like what I imagine an older brother to be like. He […]
Marijuana Commissioner Steps Down
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, January 3, 2025
After a public service career spanning 40 years, Robert M. Coupe is stepping down as Delaware Marijuana Commissioner to work in the private sector. Coupe played a vital role in shaping Delaware’s marijuana industry by forming and leading the new Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC), which oversaw the establishment of a regulated adult-use recreational marijuana market under Delaware’s Marijuana Control Act that took effect in August 2023. Coupe’s public service is highlighted by leadership positions across many Delaware agencies, including as Superintendent of the Delaware State Police (DSP), Cabinet Secretary at the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Commissioner of the Department of Correction, Chief of Staff at the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) and Chief of Staff with the Delaware Department of Justice.
