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DelDOT Winter Storm Update #3

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

With roadway conditions continuing to deteriorate, Governor Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction. The State of Emergency for Sussex County took effect at 2:00 p.m., and the Level 2 Driving Restriction took effect at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4. Governor Carney also authorized the […]




State of Delaware offices to remain closed in all three counties through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

State of Delaware – Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies (SWCE) Alert State of Delaware offices will remain closed in all three counties through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018.  Non-essential employees are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled. All employees should continue to check for updates. http://de.gov/closings




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #1

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

[UPDATE] Governor John Carney has announced State of Delaware offices in all three counties are closed on Thursday, January 4, 2018 — Dover – The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to prepare for the arrival of a statewide snow event. As of 10:00 p.m. Wednesday night, all DelDOT maintenance & operations yards are fully […]




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 […]







  Category: Weather

DelDOT Winter Storm Update #3

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

With roadway conditions continuing to deteriorate, Governor Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction. The State of Emergency for Sussex County took effect at 2:00 p.m., and the Level 2 Driving Restriction took effect at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4. Governor Carney also authorized the […]




State of Delaware offices to remain closed in all three counties through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

State of Delaware – Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies (SWCE) Alert State of Delaware offices will remain closed in all three counties through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018.  Non-essential employees are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled. All employees should continue to check for updates. http://de.gov/closings




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #1

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

[UPDATE] Governor John Carney has announced State of Delaware offices in all three counties are closed on Thursday, January 4, 2018 — Dover – The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to prepare for the arrival of a statewide snow event. As of 10:00 p.m. Wednesday night, all DelDOT maintenance & operations yards are fully […]




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 […]