State Agencies Preparing for Major Winter Storm
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other agencies are preparing for a major winter storm that is expected to impact the state starting Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch with 5 to 10 inches or more of snow expected by Tuesday morning. Heavier snow could begin Monday around 6 a.m., with snowfall rates of one inch an hour possible. Cold temperatures and gusty winds will make travel difficult, especially during the morning and evening commutes.
Governor John Carney has activated the Delaware National Guard to support storm response operations. DEMA is also activating its Emergency Operations Center in Smyrna and coordinating with state, county, and local partners to meet ongoing needs for the duration of the event. State officials could also issue driving restrictions such as a Level 1 Driving Warning, which cautions motorists of adverse weather conditions and urges them to stay off the road if possible. Motorists are asked to use caution and common sense if driving is necessary.
DelDOT Preparing for First Significant Snow Event of Winter
Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Saturday, January 4, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the entire state that will be in effect from late Sunday night to Monday night. The department has 300 pieces of snow removal equipment and is responsible for nearly 14,000 lane miles of road in the state and initial efforts will be focused on […]
With Delaware Under Severe Heat Watch for the Weekend, DPH Offers Tips to Vulnerable Populations at Risk
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2024
DOVER, DEL. (June 21, 2024) – With all of Delaware under a heat advisory or excessive heat watch alert from the National Weather Service, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) offers information on resources and tips to help everyone stay safe this weekend and throughout the summer. While conditions such as those expected across […]
DelDOT, DEMA Issue Travel Advisory for Snow and Ice
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2024
The Delaware Department of Transportation and Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) are issuing a travel advisory for this afternoon and evening due to poor visibility from heavier snowfall and freezing on road surfaces tonight as temperatures drop. The advisory is not an official Level 1 Driving Warning, but is meant to caution motorists of adverse weather conditions and to stay off roads if possible. If driving is necessary, motorists are urged to use caution and common sense.
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.
