Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, January 26, 2026
Delaware National Guard Released (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has terminated the Delaware State of Emergency enacted in response to Winter Storm Fern as of Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3 p.m. The termination also releases Delaware National Guard assets. The State of Emergency was originally ordered at 5 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, […]
Driving Restrictions for Delaware Downgraded Effective 10am
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, January 26, 2026
For Immediate Release: January 26, 2026 Driving Restrictions For Delaware Downgraded Effective 10am (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has announced the following changes to driving restrictions in the state of Delaware effective10:00 a.m.: • Kent and New Castle Counties downgraded from a Level 2 Driving Restriction to a Level 1 Driving Warning – Avoid […]
Level 2 Driving Restriction For New Castle & Kent Counties Effective 10 Am – Level 1 Remains In Sussex
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Level 1 Driving Warning Remains in Effect for Sussex County (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County and Kent Counties effective at 10:00 a.m. These state-mandated Driving Restrictions will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel […]
Level 1 Driving Warning Statewide at Midnight
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 1 Driving Warning statewide effective at 12:01 a.m. 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 restrictions are in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe weather and perilous road conditions.
State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026
Governor Matthew Meyer has signed a State of Emergency at 5:00 p.m. today in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern. The State of Emergency will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this storm, including the activation of the Delaware National Guard.
