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Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 21, 2022: DPH Reports Promising COVID-19 Data Trends
Date Posted: January 21, 2022
Public Input Sought on Water Trust Priorities and Projects
Date Posted: January 21, 2022
Governor Carney Delivers 2022 State of the State Address
Date Posted: January 20, 2022
$1.075 Million in Grants Announced to Support Homeless Services in Delaware
Date Posted: January 20, 2022
YWCA Delaware & Delaware Libraries Launch Social Equity Championship
Date Posted: January 20, 2022
Delaware State Parks Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale in February
Date Posted: January 20, 2022
Delaware Public Health Laboratory Breaks Ground on Expansion to Meet Testing, Surveillance Demands
Date Posted: January 19, 2022
State of the State 2022
Date Posted: January 19, 2022
Governor Carney Announces $107M in ARPA Support for Universities
Date Posted: January 19, 2022
DNREC to Present Living Shorelines Community Engagement Webinar Feb. 17
Date Posted: January 19, 2022
Governor Carney Announces Distribution of 125,000 KN95 Masks to Educators and Students
Date Posted: January 18, 2022
History Division Celebrates Black History Month 2022
Date Posted: January 18, 2022
Auditor McGuiness: Time is Now to Secure Provider Status for Delaware’s Pharmacists
Date Posted: January 18, 2022
DNREC Reopens Rehoboth Bay Shellfish Harvest
Date Posted: January 18, 2022
January 18, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: January 18, 2022
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 14, 2022: New Positive Cases, Hospitalizations Continue to Trend Upward
Date Posted: January 14, 2022
State of Delaware Partners with FEMA to Open COVID-19 Testing Center
Date Posted: January 14, 2022
Zwaanendael Museum Seeks Volunteers for “Recapturing Black Beaches,” an Oral History Initiative
Date Posted: January 14, 2022
Governor Carney Releases Second Revision to COVID-19 Emergency Order
Date Posted: January 14, 2022
“Walk Smart, Arrive Alive” Spreads Awareness of Pedestrian Safety in January
Date Posted: January 13, 2022
Arbor Day Poster Contest Now Open
Date Posted: January 13, 2022
Attorney General Jennings announces $1.85 billion Navient settlement
Date Posted: January 13, 2022
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2022 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Date Posted: January 13, 2022
Delaware Produce Farmers Encouraged To Attend Sessions On Proposed Rule Changes
Date Posted: January 13, 2022
Governor Carney Issues Statement on Cabinet Confirmations
Date Posted: January 12, 2022
Auditor McGuiness Announces Creation of a National Unemployment Insurance Audit Template
Date Posted: January 12, 2022
Jan. 15 is Last Day to Sign up for 2022 Coverage on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace
Date Posted: January 12, 2022
Consumer Demand For Buying Locally Grown Strong In Delaware
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
AG Jennings Announces Lawsuit Against Seaford
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
Export Delaware Now Accepting Applications for STEP Grants
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
New Employer UI and Construction Employer Tax Rates for 2022
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
2021 State Conservation Poster Contest Winners Announced
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
FY2023 Grant Applications for Arts & Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
January 11, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
Electronic Speed Safety Program to Begin in I-95 Restore the Corridor Construction Zone
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
With Arrival of Cold Snap, Nonprofits and Volunteers Are Opening Code Purple Sites Across Delaware
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Urban Forestry Grants up to $5,000 Available
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Gobernador Carney Firma Mandato Universal de Cubre Bocas en Interiores
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Governor Carney Signs Universal Indoor Mask Mandate
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
DNREC Solicits Requests for Proposals for Phase 4 of Settlement Mitigation Awards
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Governor Carney Sends Letter to Boards on Wilmington Learning Collaborative
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards Virtual Ceremony Postponed
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 7, 2022: Winter Surge Continues; Current Hospitalizations Continue to Rise
Date Posted: January 8, 2022
State of Delaware offices will open at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022
Date Posted: January 7, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Now Available for Delawareans 12 and Older
Date Posted: January 6, 2022
Governor Carney Announces Department of Human Resources (DHR) Nomination
Date Posted: January 6, 2022
Redden Forest Campsites and Trails Closed Due to Snowstorm
Date Posted: January 6, 2022
Division of Small Business Now Accepting Applications for Site Readiness Fund
Date Posted: January 6, 2022
Delaware Division of the Arts Awards $753,000 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds
Date Posted: January 5, 2022
January 4, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: January 4, 2022
DNREC Sets Jan. 19 Virtual Public Meeting for Updating White Creek Dredging Project in Sussex County
Date Posted: January 4, 2022
DHSS Marks Milestone of 100,000 Referrals for Substance Use, Mental Health Services
Date Posted: January 4, 2022
DMV Encourages Online Services; Increase in Wait Times Expected
Date Posted: January 4, 2022
State of Delaware offices in Kent & Sussex Counties opening at 10AM on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022
Date Posted: January 3, 2022
DNREC Reminds Public Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes
Date Posted: January 3, 2022
Governor Carney Issues State of Emergency Declaration
Date Posted: January 3, 2022
Update: State of Delaware offices are closed on Monday, January 3, 2022
Date Posted: January 3, 2022
DelDOT Preparing for First Winter Storm of Season
Date Posted: January 2, 2022
State of Delaware offices will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022
Date Posted: January 2, 2022
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 31, 2021: Record Number of New Positive Cases, Current Hospitalizations
Date Posted: December 31, 2021
Emergency Sirens To Be Tested Tuesday
Date Posted: December 31, 2021
Governor Carney to Issue State of Emergency to Fight COVID-19 Winter Surge
Date Posted: December 30, 2021
Delaware’s Major Annual Financial Report to be Filed Later Than Usual
Date Posted: December 30, 2021
DNREC to Close, Reduce Hours at Some Facilities for January
Date Posted: December 30, 2021
December 30, 2021 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: December 29, 2021
Governor Carney Lowers Delaware Flag
Date Posted: December 29, 2021
Additional Delaware Deer Hunting Seasons to Open in January
Date Posted: December 29, 2021
DPH to Implement Updated CDC Guidance Reducing Quarantine, Isolation Periods
Date Posted: December 28, 2021
Sewage Spill Suspends Shellfish Harvesting in Rehoboth Bay
Date Posted: December 28, 2021
Delaware Division of Child Support Services to Partner with ReManned Project, Inc.
Date Posted: December 28, 2021
Delaware State Parks to Host First Day Hikes Across Delaware
Date Posted: December 28, 2021
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 24, 2021: Record Number of New Daily Positive Cases Reported
Date Posted: December 24, 2021
DOL Conducting 2022 Annual Prevailing Wage Survey
Date Posted: December 23, 2021
48 Individuals and 13 Groups Will Receive Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards in Virtual Ceremony Jan. 17
Date Posted: December 22, 2021
DOJ Secures Conviction, Sentences In Violent Gun Cases
Date Posted: December 22, 2021
DelDOT Announces Completion of 141 Projects
Date Posted: December 22, 2021
Serial Rapist Found Guilty On All Charges
Date Posted: December 21, 2021
DPH Launches QR Tool Giving Delawareans Convenient Access to Their COVID-19 Vaccine Record
Date Posted: December 21, 2021
December 21, 2021 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: December 21, 2021
Delaware Natural Resources Police Collect More Than 700 Toys as Holiday Gifts for Delaware Children
Date Posted: December 21, 2021
Division of Small Business awards EDGE Grants to 15 Delaware companies
Date Posted: December 20, 2021
DNREC Encourages Delawareans to Recycle Christmas Trees
Date Posted: December 20, 2021
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 17, 2021: Surge of New Positive Cases Continues
Date Posted: December 17, 2021
State’s First Omicron Cases Involve 4 Residents of New Castle County
Date Posted: December 17, 2021
Agreement Signed by DNREC, DHSS to Connect Donovan Smith Community to Public Sewer and Water
Date Posted: December 17, 2021
DNREC Adopts White Clay Creek State Park Master Plan After Significant Public Input
Date Posted: December 16, 2021
Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on Dec. 17
Date Posted: December 16, 2021
Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia mensuales el 17 de Diciembre
Date Posted: December 16, 2021
Historical and Cultural Affairs Programs in January 2022
Date Posted: December 15, 2021
New Charges, Defendant Added To NorthPak Indictment
Date Posted: December 15, 2021
DHSS lanza un número de teléfono para los que están confinados a su hogar para acceder a las vacunas de COVID-19
Date Posted: December 14, 2021
DHSS to Launch Toll-Free Number for Eligible Delawareans Who Are Homebound to Access COVID-19 Vaccinations
Date Posted: December 14, 2021
New Charges, Defendant Added to NorthPak Indictment
Date Posted: December 14, 2021
New Castle Court House Museum To Be Closed Through Spring 2022
Date Posted: December 13, 2021
Governor Carney, DOE, DHSS Formally Extend School Mask Requirement
Date Posted: December 13, 2021
11th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition Registration Open
Date Posted: December 13, 2021
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 10, 2021: Rising Positive Cases, Hospitalizations Point to Winter Surge
Date Posted: December 10, 2021
Public Health Closes Unpermitted Home Tattoo Operation in Millsboro
Date Posted: December 10, 2021
Raccoon in Georgetown Tests Positive for Rabies
Date Posted: December 10, 2021
Beach Nourishment Projects Set for Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers, South Bowers, and Slaughter Beach
Date Posted: December 10, 2021
Check for specific weather announcements or news on this page from the State of Delaware.
Date Posted: Friday, January 7, 2022 05:10 AM
Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert On Friday, January 7, 2022, State of Delaware offices will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees do not report until 10 a.m. ...Read More
Department of Human Resources, Governor John Carney, Office of the Governor, Weather
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.
Date Posted: Friday, January 7, 2022 05:10 AM
Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert On Friday, January 7, 2022, State of Delaware offices will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees do not report until 10 a.m. ...Read More
Department of Human Resources, Governor John Carney, Office of the Governor, Weather
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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