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State of DE offices in Kent & NCC Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert

State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and New Castle Counties are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.




Scheduled Closure of the Office of Vital Statistics in Dover for Renovations

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announces that the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) in Dover will be closed to the public for renovations beginning February 12 through April 5, 2024.




Governor Carney Postpones State of the State Address

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney has postponed the State of the State Address due to illness. The Governor has a fever and mild symptoms, but is in good spirits. The Governor’s State of the State Address will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.




Delaware Office of Highway Safety Announces Occupant Protection and Distracted Driving Enforcement Effort

Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Delaware Sees Highest Seatbelt Usage Rate Ever   Dover, Del. (January 17, 2024) — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding drivers and passengers to buckle up every trip, every time, and to avoid distractions behind the wheel. OHS is working alongside state and local law enforcement with the Occupant Protection and Distracted […]




Level 1 Driving Warning Rescinded at 7:00 a.m.

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is rescinding the Level 1 Driving Warning as of Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 a.m. The warning was issued on Tuesday, January 16 due to the likelihood of icing occurring on roads and bridges statewide overnight. A Level 1 Driving Warning is an advisory against unnecessary travel due to road conditions.







  Category: Newsroom

State of DE offices in Kent & NCC Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert

State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and New Castle Counties are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.




Scheduled Closure of the Office of Vital Statistics in Dover for Renovations

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announces that the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) in Dover will be closed to the public for renovations beginning February 12 through April 5, 2024.




Governor Carney Postpones State of the State Address

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney has postponed the State of the State Address due to illness. The Governor has a fever and mild symptoms, but is in good spirits. The Governor’s State of the State Address will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.




Delaware Office of Highway Safety Announces Occupant Protection and Distracted Driving Enforcement Effort

Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Delaware Sees Highest Seatbelt Usage Rate Ever   Dover, Del. (January 17, 2024) — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding drivers and passengers to buckle up every trip, every time, and to avoid distractions behind the wheel. OHS is working alongside state and local law enforcement with the Occupant Protection and Distracted […]




Level 1 Driving Warning Rescinded at 7:00 a.m.

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is rescinding the Level 1 Driving Warning as of Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 a.m. The warning was issued on Tuesday, January 16 due to the likelihood of icing occurring on roads and bridges statewide overnight. A Level 1 Driving Warning is an advisory against unnecessary travel due to road conditions.