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Delaware Natural Resources Police Arrest Individual for Drug and Firearms Related Charges
Date Posted: December 2, 2021
Delaware Climate Action Plan Virtual Presentations Scheduled Dec. 6 and 9
Date Posted: December 2, 2021
Presentaciones Virtuales del Plan de Acción Climática de Delaware Fechas: 6 y 9 de diciembre
Date Posted: December 2, 2021
Governor Carney, Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announce Community-Based Mental Health Services Fund
Date Posted: December 1, 2021
2022 Delaware State Parks Annual Pass, Surf Fishing Permit Sales Delayed
Date Posted: December 1, 2021
DNREC Seeks Contractor Applications for Solar Pilot Program
Date Posted: December 1, 2021
Additional Delaware Hunting, Trapping Seasons To Open in December
Date Posted: November 30, 2021
DNREC Makes $1.2 Million in Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant Funding Available for Delaware Clean Water Projects
Date Posted: November 29, 2021
Workers’ Comp Rates to Decrease for Fifth Consecutive Year
Date Posted: November 29, 2021
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Nov. 26 2021: Positive Cases Remain Elevated While Hospitalizations Decrease Slightly
Date Posted: November 26, 2021
Delaware Libraries Launch Statewide #GivingTuesday Campaign
Date Posted: November 26, 2021
Auditor McGuiness Named Pharmacist of the Year
Date Posted: November 23, 2021
Poinsettia Sale to Run Nov. 29-Dec. 22 at Greenhouse on DHSS’ Herman Holloway Campus
Date Posted: November 23, 2021
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Fleeting” by Siobhan Duggan
Date Posted: November 23, 2021
Give the Gift of Education this Holiday Season
Date Posted: November 23, 2021
Delaware Natural Resources Police Collect Toys as Holiday Gifts for Delaware Children
Date Posted: November 23, 2021
Delaware Families, Stakeholders Celebrate Adoption with Virtual Event
Date Posted: November 22, 2021
Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on Nov. 23
Date Posted: November 22, 2021
DDOE, DuPont and Discovery Education Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership Supporting STEM, CTE Statewide
Date Posted: November 22, 2021
DNREC’s Delaware State Parks, Zoo Waive Entry Fees Friday for #OptOutside Movement
Date Posted: November 22, 2021
Division of Public Health Partners With Construction Industry to Provide Lifesaving Narcan to Workers
Date Posted: November 20, 2021
Weekly COVID-19 Update – November 19, 2021: Positive Cases Continue Upward Trend; Hospitalizations, Deaths Increase
Date Posted: November 19, 2021
Delaware Endorses COVID-19 Booster Vaccines for All Persons 18 and Older
Date Posted: November 19, 2021
DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Starts Nov. 22
Date Posted: November 19, 2021
DPH Shares Thanksgiving COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Closures and Safe Gathering Recommendations
Date Posted: November 19, 2021
Drinking and Driving Don’t Mix
Date Posted: November 18, 2021
Delaware Natural Resources Police Arrest Two Individuals for Hunting and Firearms Related Charges
Date Posted: November 18, 2021
New Defendant Indicted in NorthPak Case
Date Posted: November 18, 2021
Lake Forest technology paraprofessional named Delaware 2022 Educational Support Professional of the Year
Date Posted: November 18, 2021
Delaware Announces Funding to Improve Access to Delaware Grown Food
Date Posted: November 18, 2021
DNREC Opens Registration for the 2022 Delaware Wetlands Conference
Date Posted: November 18, 2021
Historical Affairs Programs For The Holidays
Date Posted: November 17, 2021
Eligible Disabled Veterans May Now Apply for School Property Tax Credit
Date Posted: November 17, 2021
Auditor McGuiness Offers Fraud Detection, Reporting Advice as Delaware Celebrates Third Fraud Awareness Week
Date Posted: November 17, 2021
Indian Mission School Historical Marker Dedicated
Date Posted: November 17, 2021
DNREC Announces $1.4 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations
Date Posted: November 17, 2021
Delaware State Parks Wins National Competition for Excellence
Date Posted: November 16, 2021
Governor Carney Announces Over $7 Million in Tourism Industry Investments
Date Posted: November 15, 2021
Former Wilmington City Council President Convicted of Official Misconduct
Date Posted: November 15, 2021
COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Deaths Decline; Slight Uptick in Positive Cases
Date Posted: November 12, 2021
DNREC to Remove Holts Landing State Park Boat Ramp Dock for Repairs
Date Posted: November 12, 2021
Secretary of State Announces Appointment of Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts
Date Posted: November 12, 2021
Georgetown Family Practice Integrates Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder into Primary Care Setting
Date Posted: November 12, 2021
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies After Biting and Scratching Individual in New Castle County
Date Posted: November 12, 2021
DMV Launches New Military & Veteran Services Webpage
Date Posted: November 11, 2021
Governor Carney Announces Extension of Emergency Mask Requirement in Schools
Date Posted: November 10, 2021
Governor Carney Launches Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI)
Date Posted: November 9, 2021
Governor Ruth Ann Minner’s Memorial Service
Date Posted: November 9, 2021
Governor Carney Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bills into Law
Date Posted: November 8, 2021
District/charter Educational Support Professionals of the Year honored; one to be named state winner
Date Posted: November 8, 2021
Insurance Commissioner Navarro, Lt. Governor Hall-Long to Host Dover COVID Vaccine and Flu Shot Clinic
Date Posted: November 8, 2021
DNREC, DPH Announce Bethany Crest Water System’s Finished Water is Safe for Drinking and Cooking
Date Posted: November 8, 2021
DMV Announces Seasonal Release of Five-Digit License Plates
Date Posted: November 7, 2021
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Nov. 5, 2021: COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Continue Downward Trend
Date Posted: November 5, 2021
Governor Carney Lowers Delaware Flags in Honor of Governor Ruth Ann Minner
Date Posted: November 5, 2021
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: November 5, 2021
Statement from AG Jennings on loss of former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner
Date Posted: November 4, 2021
Statements on the Passing of Former Governor Ruth Ann Minner
Date Posted: November 4, 2021
Governor Carney Releases Plan Outlining Delaware’s Path Forward on Climate Change
Date Posted: November 4, 2021
South Dover Elementary Wins State School Counseling Award
Date Posted: November 4, 2021
DCPAP Adds Consulting Psychiatrists, Offers New Office Hours for Providers
Date Posted: November 3, 2021
Governor Carney Announces DE’s Participation in CyberStart America and Cyber FastTrack
Date Posted: November 3, 2021
Schools Recognized for Outstanding Language Proficiency Growth of English Learner Students
Date Posted: November 3, 2021
Delaware Division of the Arts Encourages Arts Philanthropy Through Do More 24 Delaware
Date Posted: November 3, 2021
More Delmarva Fox Squirrels Move to Delaware
Date Posted: November 3, 2021
DPH Advises Vaccine Providers to Offer Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 Years of Age
Date Posted: November 3, 2021
Secretary of State Bullock Sends Diwali Greetings to All Delawareans
Date Posted: November 2, 2021
Delaware to Regulate Multi-Billion-Dollar Pharmacy Benefit Manager Industry, Protecting Consumers and Local Businesses
Date Posted: November 2, 2021
DPH Announces Third Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2021
Date Posted: November 2, 2021
Delaware Announces Significant New ARPA Funding for Childcare Providers
Date Posted: November 1, 2021
Open Enrollment for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace
Date Posted: November 1, 2021
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “In the Between” by Denise Eno Ernest
Date Posted: November 1, 2021
Delaware Public Health Officials Confirm First Two Flu Cases of the 2021-2022 Season, Including First Pediatric Case
Date Posted: November 1, 2021
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Oct. 29, 2021: COVID-19 Cases / Hospitalizations Continue to Decrease
Date Posted: October 30, 2021
Additional Delaware Hunting Seasons Open in November
Date Posted: October 29, 2021
Del. Issued Monthly Emergency Benefits Oct. 27 to SNAP Households, Eligible TANF and General Assistance Households
Date Posted: October 28, 2021
Mosquito-transmitted Eastern Equine Encephalitis Detected in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens
Date Posted: October 27, 2021
Play it safe this Halloween: If you feel different, you drive different
Date Posted: October 27, 2021
Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Continues Temporary Closures for Dredging Through Nov. 11
Date Posted: October 27, 2021
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week – Delaware Sees Concerning Decrease in Childhood Lead Testing During Pandemic
Date Posted: October 27, 2021
Disaster Declaration Update
Date Posted: October 26, 2021
Auditor McGuiness Applauds Career and Technical Education Programs
Date Posted: October 26, 2021
DNREC to Present Living Shorelines Application Webinar Nov. 16
Date Posted: October 26, 2021
Urban Forestry Grants Revitalize Communities
Date Posted: October 25, 2021
Major Disaster Declaration Approved for Delaware
Date Posted: October 25, 2021
Motorists Urged to Watch Out for Deer Crossing Roadways
Date Posted: October 25, 2021
Residents of Small Sussex Community Advised Not to Drink Water During Evaluation of Contaminant Near Advisory Level
Date Posted: October 23, 2021
Weekly COVID-19 Update- October 22, 2021 COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Continue Steady Downward Trend
Date Posted: October 22, 2021
Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Student to State Board of Education
Date Posted: October 22, 2021
DPH Advises Vaccine Providers To Offer Booster Doses For All Three COVID-19 Vaccine Brands To Eligible Delawareans
Date Posted: October 22, 2021
Bancroft Bridge In Need of Substantial Repairs or Replacement After Damage From Flood
Date Posted: October 22, 2021
Governor Carney Signs Bill Creating Tuition Waiver Program for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Date Posted: October 21, 2021
Block House Pond Delaware Historical Marker Unveiling
Date Posted: October 21, 2021
Piping Plovers Experience Poor Nest Productivity Year in Delaware
Date Posted: October 21, 2021
Delaware Hosts Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: Delawareans Encouraged to Dispose of Unused Medication
Date Posted: October 20, 2021
Division for the Visually Impaired Celebrates White Cane Safety Day
Date Posted: October 20, 2021
Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek to Provide Fall Fishing Opportunities
Date Posted: October 20, 2021
Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp to Close Temporarily for Repairs
Date Posted: October 19, 2021
The Delaware Public Archives is Pleased to Announce the Digital Release of The Abram H. Draper Collection
Date Posted: October 19, 2021
DNREC Announces Grants to Support Communities With Pollution Restoration Projects
Date Posted: October 19, 2021
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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