Level 1 Driving Warning in Effect Statewide
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2026
*** Warning will remain until further notice *** (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 1 Driving Warning statewide effective immediately to coincide with the State of Emergency. This driving warning will remain until further notice and may be replaced by increased restrictions if road conditions worsen through the night. The […]
State of Emergency Declaration National Guard Activated for Winter Storm Response
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Driving Restrictions Highly Likely As DEMA Urges Public Preparedness (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has declared a State of Emergency as of 12 p.m. today in anticipation of the impending winter storm. The State of Emergency will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this storm, […]
Significant Storm Expected to Bring Heavy Snow, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding to Delaware
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2026
State Emergency Operations Center to Activate Sunday Evening for Coordination Efforts (SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is monitoring a winter storm expected to bring several hazards to the state Sunday through Monday. The National Weather Service advises moderate to major impacts across Delaware from heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal […]
Delaware School Safety Center Hosts School Security Officer Training for Delaware School Constables
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 13, 2026
(SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware School Safety Center recently hosted a three-day School Security Officer (SSO) training for Delaware school constables at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s (DEMA) Emergency Operations Center. Held January 28–30, the training brought together more than 40 school constables from across the state for intensive, nationally recognized instruction focused on strengthening […]
Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective 11:00 AM
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the remaining Level 1 Driving Warning in Kent and New Castle Counties, effective at 11:00 a.m. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. The cold weather advisory remains in effect as temperatures and wind chill will remain well below freezing in the coming days. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways and intersections may still have patches of ice and snow in some areas. Drivers should remain vigilant for black ice and proceed with caution when travelling over bridges that tend to freeze.
