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DelDOT Winter Storm Update #1

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to treat roads and prepare for the arrival of a statewide snow event. As of 9:00 p.m., DelDOT maintenance & operations yards in New Castle County are fully staffed and treating roadways due to icy conditions. In Kent County, half of staff will report at 2:00 a.m., and […]




State of Delaware Offices in New Castle County are Closed on March 21

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are closed Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.




Governor Carney Authorizes National Guard to Assist with Winter Storm

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State of Emergency issued; National Guard authorization begins at midnight DOVER, Del. – With an impending winter storm expected to impact Delaware, Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency statewide authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery for this winter storm effective […]




Legislation Offers Student Loan Relief for Educators in High-Needs Areas

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Educators in high-needs schools and subject areas could get student loan relief under bill from Representative Bentz, Senator Townsend DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Representative David Bentz, and Senator Bryan Townsend on Tuesday announced new legislation to offer student loan relief to Delaware educators in high-needs schools and subject areas. The legislation would help […]




Nominations Sought for Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018

NEW CASTLE (March 15, 2018) – Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, April 13, 2018. These awards recognize the important contributions Delaware’s youth volunteers, age 17 and younger, make to their communities in the areas of arts and culture, community service, education, […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

DelDOT Winter Storm Update #1

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to treat roads and prepare for the arrival of a statewide snow event. As of 9:00 p.m., DelDOT maintenance & operations yards in New Castle County are fully staffed and treating roadways due to icy conditions. In Kent County, half of staff will report at 2:00 a.m., and […]




State of Delaware Offices in New Castle County are Closed on March 21

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are closed Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.




Governor Carney Authorizes National Guard to Assist with Winter Storm

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

State of Emergency issued; National Guard authorization begins at midnight DOVER, Del. – With an impending winter storm expected to impact Delaware, Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency statewide authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery for this winter storm effective […]




Legislation Offers Student Loan Relief for Educators in High-Needs Areas

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Educators in high-needs schools and subject areas could get student loan relief under bill from Representative Bentz, Senator Townsend DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Representative David Bentz, and Senator Bryan Townsend on Tuesday announced new legislation to offer student loan relief to Delaware educators in high-needs schools and subject areas. The legislation would help […]




Nominations Sought for Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018

NEW CASTLE (March 15, 2018) – Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, April 13, 2018. These awards recognize the important contributions Delaware’s youth volunteers, age 17 and younger, make to their communities in the areas of arts and culture, community service, education, […]