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Flags to be Lowered for Passing of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Date Posted: September 18, 2020
Delaware Public Health Continues to See Spike in New Daily Cases of COVID-19
Date Posted: September 18, 2020
First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Announces “First Chance” Award Recipients
Date Posted: September 18, 2020
More than 32,000 Delawareans May Be Eligible for Stimulus Payments
Date Posted: September 18, 2020
DNREC to Host Public Hearing on Diamond State Port Corp.’s Proposed Container Port on Sept. 29
Date Posted: September 18, 2020
DHSS’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Launches Online Behavioral Health Treatment Referral Platform
Date Posted: September 17, 2020
Delaware Wildfire Crew Wraps Up Successful Assignment
Date Posted: September 17, 2020
Consumer Protection Unit secures $337,000 in debt relief for Delaware ITT Tech
Date Posted: September 17, 2020
“Treasury Talks” Debuts
Date Posted: September 17, 2020
More Delmarva Fox Squirrels Moving to Delaware
Date Posted: September 17, 2020
Former Fenwick Island Police Chief Pleads Guilty To Official Misconduct, Falsifying Business Records
Date Posted: September 16, 2020
ALERT: Be Wary Of Unsolicited Phone Calls Claiming To Be From Division Of Small Business
Date Posted: September 16, 2020
DELAWARE OFFERS STATEWIDE SPEED SURVEY AND SPEED TEST
Date Posted: September 16, 2020
Reminder: POW/MIA Flags to be Flown at State Facilities on September 18
Date Posted: September 16, 2020
State of Delaware Launches COVID Alert DE Mobile App
Date Posted: September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: September 15, 2020
Governor Carney Announces Appointments to State Board of Education
Date Posted: September 14, 2020
Input Sought on Delaware’s Climate Action Plan
Date Posted: September 14, 2020
Delaware Continues to See Increase in New Daily COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths
Date Posted: September 11, 2020
Governor Carney Announces Updates to Statewide Testing Sites
Date Posted: September 11, 2020
AG Jennings, 21 other AGs successful in Census ruling
Date Posted: September 11, 2020
DPH Alienta a lo Asistentes del Evento de Rodeo en Bridgeville a Tomarse una Prueba para el Coronavirus
Date Posted: September 10, 2020
DPH Encourages COVID-19 Testing for Attendees of Bridgeville Rodeo Event
Date Posted: September 10, 2020
AG Jennings announces suit to hold Exxon, American Petroleum Institute, 29 others accountable for climate change costs
Date Posted: September 10, 2020
Flags to be Lowered September 11 in Observance of Patriot Day
Date Posted: September 10, 2020
DSCYF Highlights Suicide Prevention Resources, Project SAFETY Success
Date Posted: September 10, 2020
Governor Carney Announces $25M Delaware Nonprofit Support Fund
Date Posted: September 9, 2020
Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services
Date Posted: September 9, 2020
Delaware Department Of Labor Will Begin Issuing An Additional $300.00 In Benefits Through Lost Wages Assistance Funding
Date Posted: September 8, 2020
State of Delaware Employees Recognized for Team Excellence, Excellence and Commitment in State Service, and Heroism
Date Posted: September 8, 2020
DNREC Announces Grants to Support Communities With Pollution Restoration Projects
Date Posted: September 8, 2020
Delaware Flag to be Lowered for Former Milford Mayor Ronnie Rogers
Date Posted: September 8, 2020
September 8, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: September 8, 2020
Prepare to apply for a DE Relief Grant, application round opens Sept. 8
Date Posted: September 7, 2020
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Sept. 4, 2020: New Daily COVID Cases Increase; Recoveries, Deaths Remain Steady
Date Posted: September 4, 2020
DNREC Announces Temporary Brandywine Zoo Weekday Closures
Date Posted: September 4, 2020
Delaware Receives More Than $30 Million in FHWA Redistribution
Date Posted: September 4, 2020
Governor Carney Issues Omnibus Executive Order on COVID-19 Restrictions
Date Posted: September 3, 2020
Governor Carney Initiates Justice of the Peace Screening Process
Date Posted: September 3, 2020
DHSS to Begin Approving Plans for Indoor Visitation at Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities
Date Posted: September 3, 2020
Attorney General Jennings Fights Trump Administration’s Attempts to Reduce Census Efforts
Date Posted: September 3, 2020
$21.5 Million in Health Insurance Rebates for Individuals and Small Businesses
Date Posted: September 3, 2020
Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
Date Posted: September 3, 2020
State of Delaware, U.S. Treasury announce MOU to strengthen information sharing
Date Posted: September 2, 2020
West Nile Virus Is Detected in Delaware For First Time This Year in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens
Date Posted: September 2, 2020
DHSS Sponsors Recovery Events to Raise Awareness of Support for People Living with Mental, Substance Use Disorders
Date Posted: September 2, 2020
Governor Carney, DPH Release New Fall Sports Guidance
Date Posted: September 1, 2020
Governor Carney Announces Departure of CIO James Collins
Date Posted: September 1, 2020
Governor Carney Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for August Storms
Date Posted: September 1, 2020
Delaware Coastal Cleanup Starts Today
Date Posted: September 1, 2020
DNREC to reopen The Point at Cape Henlopen Sept. 1
Date Posted: August 31, 2020
September 1, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: August 31, 2020
Delaware’s 22nd annual Chautauqua: “Women’s Work: Campaigning for Social Change” on Sept. 10, 11, 19 and 20, 2020
Date Posted: August 31, 2020
Rates To Decrease In Delaware Affordable Care Act Marketplace
Date Posted: August 31, 2020
New Daily COVID-19 Cases, Recoveries Remain Steady
Date Posted: August 28, 2020
El programa SNAP de Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia adicionales disponibles a partir del 31 de agost
Date Posted: August 28, 2020
Governor Carney to lower Delaware flags at State buildings for Overdose Awareness Day
Date Posted: August 28, 2020
Delaware Sends Wildfire Crew to New Mexico
Date Posted: August 28, 2020
DNREC to Hold Virtual Public Workshop Sept. 9 to Discuss Delaware’s Plastic Bag Ban and Regulation Development
Date Posted: August 28, 2020
Delaware Resilience Fund Application Opens
Date Posted: August 27, 2020
State Auditor Kathy McGuiness Announces Formation of Auditor’s Office Follow-Up Program
Date Posted: August 27, 2020
Delaware’s SNAP Program Will Issue Additional Emergency Benefits for Use Starting Aug. 31
Date Posted: August 27, 2020
Urban forestry director on U.S. Council of 1t.org
Date Posted: August 27, 2020
National Governors Association Chooses Delaware to Participate in Adverse Childhood Experiences Learning Collaborative
Date Posted: August 26, 2020
Governor Carney Signs 25th Modification to State of Emergency Declaration
Date Posted: August 26, 2020
AG Jennings announces Honda airbag settlement
Date Posted: August 25, 2020
DNREC Natural Resources Police Make Arrests in Stolen Vessel Incident
Date Posted: August 25, 2020
August 25, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: August 25, 2020
Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Updates Face Mask Guidance for Children
Date Posted: August 24, 2020
Delaware Hunting Seasons Opening in September
Date Posted: August 24, 2020
Governor Carney Announces $20 Million for Broadband Infrastructure
Date Posted: August 24, 2020
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Aug. 21, 2020: New Daily COVID Cases, Hospitalizations, Recoveries Remain Steady
Date Posted: August 21, 2020
DNREC Lifts Second Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach
Date Posted: August 21, 2020
Governor’s Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board Honors County Winners of Video PSA Scholarship Contest
Date Posted: August 21, 2020
The Delaware Department of Labor applies for Lost Wage Assistance Program
Date Posted: August 21, 2020
Governor Carney Creates Resilience Fund to Assist Delawareans Affected by Severe Weather
Date Posted: August 20, 2020
DNREC Issues Recreational Swimming Advisory for Rehoboth Beach
Date Posted: August 20, 2020
Delaware Aglands Foundation votes to extend district enrollment for next round
Date Posted: August 19, 2020
State of Delaware, New Castle County Launch $100M Grant Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Statewide
Date Posted: August 19, 2020
DNREC Offers Compost Bins and Rain Barrels at Discount Prices
Date Posted: August 19, 2020
August 19, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: August 19, 2020
AG Jennings announces suit to protect Postal Service from disruptions
Date Posted: August 18, 2020
Governor Carney Announces Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Statewide
Date Posted: August 17, 2020
Virtual Workshops Set for Delaware Climate Action Plan
Date Posted: August 17, 2020
Weekly COVID-19 Update: New Daily COVID Cases Remain Below 100 for the Last Week; Critically Ill Decreases
Date Posted: August 14, 2020
Update on Tropical Storm Response and Recovery
Date Posted: August 14, 2020
Governor Carney Announces Retirement of DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan After 31 Years of State Service
Date Posted: August 14, 2020
Governor Carney Signs Legislation Banning Use of Chokeholds by Law Enforcement
Date Posted: August 13, 2020
DNREC Sinks Ex-Navy and Army Freighter Turned Fishing Fleet Boat Reedville onto Delaware’s Artificial Reef System
Date Posted: August 13, 2020
Wastewater, Surface Water and Drinking Water Planning Grant Proposals Now Being Accepted by DNREC, DPH
Date Posted: August 12, 2020
State Treasurer Colleen Davis Marks #ABLEtoSave Month
Date Posted: August 12, 2020
Grand Jury Indicts Home Cleaning Service Owner
Date Posted: August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: August 11, 2020
Governor Carney, DSHA, New Castle County Announce $40 Million in Housing Assistance
Date Posted: August 10, 2020
EVENT CHANGE OF VENUE—Delaware’s 2020 Chautauqua changed to virtual format
Date Posted: August 10, 2020
K-5 Family Crisis Therapists Engage Families, Children This Summer
Date Posted: August 10, 2020
Regulations That Can Increase Affordability Of Medications Announced
Date Posted: August 10, 2020
Weekly COVID-19 Update: Delaware Cases, Recoveries and Deaths Remain Steady; Hospitalizations Continue to Decline
Date Posted: August 7, 2020
DNREC Offers Yard Waste Management Guidance for Debris from Tropical Storm Isaias
Date Posted: August 7, 2020
DNREC Coastal Cleanup Encourages Residents and Visitors to Clean Up Trash Close to Home
Date Posted: August 5, 2020
Check for specific weather announcements or news on this page from the State of Delaware.
School Closing Information System – Review a real-time listing of school closures from across the state of Delaware.
School Closing E-mail Registration Website – Subscribe to e-mail, text, and/or voice message notification of school closings and other school status.
School Closing Information by Phone – A voice activation system which provides school closing and other school status.
The toll free number is 877-831-7215.
Emergency and Adverse Weather Advisory – Read the latest information for state employees from the Human Resource Management Office.
State of Delaware BlackBoard Connect Closing/Delay Notification Registration – This service will allow you to sign up to receive information updates and advisories for Delaware State Government Employees.
State of Delaware BlackBoard Connect “How to Register Guide” – View instructions on how to sign up with BlackBoard Connect to receive advisories for Delaware State Government Employees.
Live Traffic Cameras – Take a look at where the traffic is heading and have a bird’s eye view of the clear paths to get you where you need to go.
Online Subscription Service – Receive DelDOT press releases, scheduled travel restrictions, and real-time travel advisories via e-mail.
The levels are found in Title 20 of the Delaware Code, Subsection 3116(b)(12) and may be put in effect by the Governor during a State of Emergency for all or parts of Delaware based on conditions.
Level 1:
Driving Warning: Drivers are discouraged from operating a motor vehicle on the state’s roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. During a level 1 Driving Warning, all citizens are asked to drive with extreme caution.
Level 2:
Driving Restriction: Travel on the roads is restricted to emergency workers, public utilities, healthcare providers including hospital staff, public and private operators of snow removal equipment, private sector food and fuel deliveries. Industries, companies or organizations that have been provided a waiver, are also permitted to be on the road, including businesses with pressing continuity and operational issues.
Level 3:
Driving Ban: Complete ban on driving except for first responders, utility personnel, and public or private snow removal. Businesses and organizations should adjust work schedules so that employees do not need to be on the roads during a Level 3 Driving Ban.
Level 3 Bans are different from Level 2 Restrictions in that Level 2 allows people with waivers and essential personnel to remain on the road, whereas a Level 3 Bans are much stricter, only allowing emergency personnel.
Level 2 Driving Restriction: essential personnel include those who are necessary state personnel or those who provide healthcare services, food deliveries, and fuel deliveries during a state of emergency in both public and private industries.
Level 3 Driving Ban: includes first responders, some state employees (i.e. policemen, utility workers), people the governor has approved through executive order and operator of snowplows or debris removal equipment that have been hired by the state or private interests.
Related Topics: Delaware schools, driving restriction, driving restrictions, driving safely, driving warning, severe weather, weather, winter weather
Check for specific weather announcements or news on this page from the State of Delaware.
School Closing Information System – Review a real-time listing of school closures from across the state of Delaware.
School Closing E-mail Registration Website – Subscribe to e-mail, text, and/or voice message notification of school closings and other school status.
School Closing Information by Phone – A voice activation system which provides school closing and other school status.
The toll free number is 877-831-7215.
Emergency and Adverse Weather Advisory – Read the latest information for state employees from the Human Resource Management Office.
State of Delaware BlackBoard Connect Closing/Delay Notification Registration – This service will allow you to sign up to receive information updates and advisories for Delaware State Government Employees.
State of Delaware BlackBoard Connect “How to Register Guide” – View instructions on how to sign up with BlackBoard Connect to receive advisories for Delaware State Government Employees.
Live Traffic Cameras – Take a look at where the traffic is heading and have a bird’s eye view of the clear paths to get you where you need to go.
Online Subscription Service – Receive DelDOT press releases, scheduled travel restrictions, and real-time travel advisories via e-mail.
The levels are found in Title 20 of the Delaware Code, Subsection 3116(b)(12) and may be put in effect by the Governor during a State of Emergency for all or parts of Delaware based on conditions.
Level 1:
Driving Warning: Drivers are discouraged from operating a motor vehicle on the state’s roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. During a level 1 Driving Warning, all citizens are asked to drive with extreme caution.
Level 2:
Driving Restriction: Travel on the roads is restricted to emergency workers, public utilities, healthcare providers including hospital staff, public and private operators of snow removal equipment, private sector food and fuel deliveries. Industries, companies or organizations that have been provided a waiver, are also permitted to be on the road, including businesses with pressing continuity and operational issues.
Level 3:
Driving Ban: Complete ban on driving except for first responders, utility personnel, and public or private snow removal. Businesses and organizations should adjust work schedules so that employees do not need to be on the roads during a Level 3 Driving Ban.
Level 3 Bans are different from Level 2 Restrictions in that Level 2 allows people with waivers and essential personnel to remain on the road, whereas a Level 3 Bans are much stricter, only allowing emergency personnel.
Level 2 Driving Restriction: essential personnel include those who are necessary state personnel or those who provide healthcare services, food deliveries, and fuel deliveries during a state of emergency in both public and private industries.
Level 3 Driving Ban: includes first responders, some state employees (i.e. policemen, utility workers), people the governor has approved through executive order and operator of snowplows or debris removal equipment that have been hired by the state or private interests.
Related Topics: Delaware schools, driving restriction, driving restrictions, driving safely, driving warning, severe weather, weather, winter weather
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