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  Category: Kent County


In Face of Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings, Code Purple Being Declared Across Delaware to Shelter People in Need

Delaware Health and Social Services | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 3, 2018) – With a blizzard warning for Sussex County beginning tonight into Thursday and a winter storm warning for Kent and New Castle counties, Code Purple is being declared across the state. Additional declarations are expected. Since most Code Purple sites use volunteers to manage operations, the activation and implementation vary […]




DelDOT: Winter Storm Grayson Preparations

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

DelDOT’s maintenance crews in Kent and Sussex Counties maintenance districts are brining the primary roads today, and will continue to monitor weather conditions statewide as the winter storm approaches. New Castle County primary roads have already been pre-treated. A winter storm advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. tonight until 5 p.m. tomorrow for central […]




DMV Announces New Online Driver’s License and ID Card Renewal Service

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces it is now offering online driver license and ID card renewals. DMV customers needing to renew their Delaware driver license or ID card may now do so in just a few minutes at their convenience, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In September, Governor John […]




As Dangerous Cold Temperature and Wind Chills Continue in Delaware, Code Purple Shelters Open Tonight and for Days to Come

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 29, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 29, 2017) – With low temperatures in the teens or single digits through much of next week, Code Purple shelters are opening in all three counties for individuals who are homeless and in need of a place of refuge. Often organized and staffed by volunteers, Code Purple sites in Delaware typically are […]




DelDOT Announces Mobile App Updates

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has released its latest update for the mobile app. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has enhanced the DMV practice test now includes the ability to take the practice test in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. This improvement helps more Delaware residents better prepare for driver’s license exams. […]







  Category: Kent County

In Face of Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings, Code Purple Being Declared Across Delaware to Shelter People in Need

Delaware Health and Social Services | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 3, 2018) – With a blizzard warning for Sussex County beginning tonight into Thursday and a winter storm warning for Kent and New Castle counties, Code Purple is being declared across the state. Additional declarations are expected. Since most Code Purple sites use volunteers to manage operations, the activation and implementation vary […]




DelDOT: Winter Storm Grayson Preparations

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

DelDOT’s maintenance crews in Kent and Sussex Counties maintenance districts are brining the primary roads today, and will continue to monitor weather conditions statewide as the winter storm approaches. New Castle County primary roads have already been pre-treated. A winter storm advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. tonight until 5 p.m. tomorrow for central […]




DMV Announces New Online Driver’s License and ID Card Renewal Service

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces it is now offering online driver license and ID card renewals. DMV customers needing to renew their Delaware driver license or ID card may now do so in just a few minutes at their convenience, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In September, Governor John […]




As Dangerous Cold Temperature and Wind Chills Continue in Delaware, Code Purple Shelters Open Tonight and for Days to Come

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 29, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 29, 2017) – With low temperatures in the teens or single digits through much of next week, Code Purple shelters are opening in all three counties for individuals who are homeless and in need of a place of refuge. Often organized and staffed by volunteers, Code Purple sites in Delaware typically are […]




DelDOT Announces Mobile App Updates

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has released its latest update for the mobile app. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has enhanced the DMV practice test now includes the ability to take the practice test in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. This improvement helps more Delaware residents better prepare for driver’s license exams. […]