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Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse to be repainted
Date Posted: July 10, 2020
Four Delaware Arts Organizations Receive $50,000 in CARES Act Funding
Date Posted: July 10, 2020
Public Health Announces 121 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Delaware, 0 New Deaths
Date Posted: July 10, 2020
DNREC Announces Killens Pond State Park Water Park to Open Saturday
Date Posted: July 10, 2020
Statewide Family Reentry Pilot Program Launched
Date Posted: July 9, 2020
Public Health Announces 69 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Delaware, 2 New Deaths
Date Posted: July 9, 2020
DSP Lt. Col. Melissa A. Zebley Named Superintendent Of Delaware State Police
Date Posted: July 9, 2020
Flags to be lowered Friday, July 10 for passing of former Rep. Donald Clark
Date Posted: July 9, 2020
Delaware’s 2019-20 Deer Harvest Sets Record High; Wild Turkey Harvest State’s 4th Highest Total
Date Posted: July 9, 2020
Public Health Announces 48 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Delaware, 1 New Death
Date Posted: July 8, 2020
Public Health Announces 121 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, Two New Deaths
Date Posted: July 7, 2020
Changes at GACEC
Date Posted: July 7, 2020
Delaware Solar Installation Grant Incentive Increased
Date Posted: July 7, 2020
DelDOT Marks Completion of Multiple Projects in First Half of 2020
Date Posted: July 7, 2020
Emergency Sirens To Be Tested
Date Posted: July 7, 2020
July 7, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: July 7, 2020
Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
Date Posted: July 6, 2020
Delaware Coastal Cleanup – With Precautions – Set for Sept. 12 to Help Keep DE Litter Free
Date Posted: July 6, 2020
Public Health Announces 165 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths
Date Posted: July 6, 2020
Delaware Libraries Celebrate National Summer Learning Week
Date Posted: July 6, 2020
Over $6 Million in 2016 Tax Refunds for Delawareans Still Available from IRS
Date Posted: July 6, 2020
Public Health Announces 132 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths
Date Posted: July 5, 2020
Public Health Announces 73 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths
Date Posted: July 4, 2020
Public Health Announces 192 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; 2 New Deaths
Date Posted: July 3, 2020
Public Health Announces 221 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; One New Death
Date Posted: July 2, 2020
Public Health Announces 36 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; No New Deaths
Date Posted: July 2, 2020
Gov. Carney, AG Jennings, DSHA, Delaware Judiciary Announce Joint Effort on Foreclosure & Eviction Prevention
Date Posted: July 1, 2020
DNREC Releases Answers to Questions, Survey Results About Fenwick Island State Park Proposal
Date Posted: July 1, 2020
Governor Carney Signs Vote By Mail Legislation
Date Posted: July 1, 2020
Accessible Voting Available for July 7th Presidential Primary
Date Posted: July 1, 2020
DELAWARE TEAMS EARN TOP HONORS IN GIRLS GO CYBERSTART
Date Posted: July 1, 2020
Governor Carney Issues Modification to State of Emergency
Date Posted: June 30, 2020
Public Health Announces 98 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; 2 New Deaths
Date Posted: June 30, 2020
New Limits Set for Beaches at Delaware State Parks Starting This Weekend
Date Posted: June 30, 2020
DelDOT Announces Opening of New Christina River Bridge and Approach Roads at Wilmington Riverfront
Date Posted: June 30, 2020
All New Castle County Quarantined As Spotted Lanternfly Move South
Date Posted: June 30, 2020
2020 Urban and Community Forestry Grants
Date Posted: June 30, 2020
Whipping Post to be Removed from Public Display
Date Posted: June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: June 30, 2020
El SNAP de Delaware Otorgará Beneficios de Emergencia Adicionales A Partir del 30 de Junio
Date Posted: June 29, 2020
Public Health Announces 150 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; No New Deaths
Date Posted: June 29, 2020
Division of Public Health Announces 135 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, No New Deaths
Date Posted: June 28, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Set for Beach Area after Additional Cases Identified
Date Posted: June 28, 2020
Delaware Agregado al Programa Piloto de Compras en Línea de SNAP
Date Posted: June 28, 2020
Delaware SNAP to Issue Additional Emergency Benefits Starting June 30
Date Posted: June 28, 2020
Public Health Announces 74 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths
Date Posted: June 27, 2020
Public Health Announces 78 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths
Date Posted: June 26, 2020
Main Street Newark Project Completed
Date Posted: June 26, 2020
Declaration of Independence to be read aloud in front of Dover, Del.’s Old State House on July 4, 2020
Date Posted: June 26, 2020
Treasurer Davis Says Now is the Time to Review Savings Plans
Date Posted: June 26, 2020
Public Health Announces 42 Additional Cases, 1 New Death
Date Posted: June 25, 2020
Governor Carney’s Statement on Voting by Mail Legislation
Date Posted: June 25, 2020
STATEMENT: Governor Carney Announces Delay in Phase 3 of Economic Reopening
Date Posted: June 25, 2020
Public Health Announces 91 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 2 New Deaths
Date Posted: June 25, 2020
Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Law Enforcement Policy
Date Posted: June 25, 2020
Governor Carney Issues Statement on General Assembly Passage of Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Date Posted: June 24, 2020
Department Of Insurance Renews National Accreditation
Date Posted: June 24, 2020
Delaware Senate confirms Collins to lead Aglands Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees
Date Posted: June 23, 2020
Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations
Date Posted: June 23, 2020
Public Health Announces 27 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware
Date Posted: June 23, 2020
June 23, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: June 23, 2020
Public Health Announces 45 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths
Date Posted: June 22, 2020
Rehabilitation work underway at Lewes’ Zwaanendael Museum
Date Posted: June 22, 2020
Public Health Announces 94 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19; 1 New Death
Date Posted: June 21, 2020
Public Health Announces 70 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 1 New Death
Date Posted: June 20, 2020
Public Health Encourages COVID-19 Testing for Teens Participating in Senior Week Activities Following Positive Cases
Date Posted: June 20, 2020
Public Health Announces Increase in Positive Cases of COVID-19, 2 New Deaths
Date Posted: June 19, 2020
Governor Carney Announces Additional Interim Steps for Phase 2
Date Posted: June 19, 2020
Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund Council Makes First Recommendations
Date Posted: June 19, 2020
Public Health Announces 55 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 5 New Deaths
Date Posted: June 18, 2020
Statement from Attorney General Jennings on Governor Carney’s executive order announcement
Date Posted: June 18, 2020
Delaware Aglands Program Ranks Second in the United States for Preserving Farmland
Date Posted: June 18, 2020
Governor Carney Closes State of Delaware Offices in Honor of Juneteenth
Date Posted: June 18, 2020
Delaware Added to SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot Program
Date Posted: June 17, 2020
DART Launches “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive to Support Food Bank of DE June 22 – June 26
Date Posted: June 17, 2020
Delaware Graduation Rates at Highest Level in a Decade
Date Posted: June 17, 2020
Public Health Announces 41 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Delawareans; 2 New Deaths
Date Posted: June 17, 2020
Governor Carney Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services
Date Posted: June 16, 2020
Suspected Overdose Deaths for May in Delaware Tie Previous Monthly High Set in 2018
Date Posted: June 16, 2020
Public Health Announces 63 Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, 1 New Death
Date Posted: June 16, 2020
June 16, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: June 16, 2020
Public Health Announces 76 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 1 More Death
Date Posted: June 15, 2020
Public Health Announces 35 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Delawareans; 3 New Deaths
Date Posted: June 14, 2020
Nominations Open for 2020 Young Environmentalist Awards
Date Posted: June 12, 2020
Public Health Announces No New Deaths From COVID-19 in Delaware, 67 more Positive Cases
Date Posted: June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: June 12, 2020
Public Health Announces 50 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, 1 More Death
Date Posted: June 11, 2020
Delaware Building Energy Codes Receive Update
Date Posted: June 11, 2020
Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations
Date Posted: June 11, 2020
Delaware Libraries Launch 2020 Summer Reading Program
Date Posted: June 11, 2020
Public Health Announces 36 More Positive COVID-19 Cases Among Delawareans; 3 New Deaths
Date Posted: June 10, 2020
Delaware Division of the Arts Awards $443,000 in CARES Act Relief Funds
Date Posted: June 10, 2020
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “The Pandemic Paintings” by Theresa Walton
Date Posted: June 10, 2020
Nominations Open for Delaware’s Compassionate Champion Award
Date Posted: June 9, 2020
Delaware Surpasses 10,000 Positive Cases of COVID-19
Date Posted: June 9, 2020
Delaware growers allowed to use up existing dicamba stock
Date Posted: June 9, 2020
Delaware’s Triple-A Bond Ratings Reaffirmed
Date Posted: June 9, 2020
Delaware surf-fishing permits are sold out after reaching annual cap
Date Posted: June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing
Date Posted: June 8, 2020
Public Health Announces 30 More Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, No New Deaths
Date Posted: June 8, 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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