DNREC reopens wooded areas of Alapocas Run State Park without further sighting of black bear seen earlier in park
Date Posted: December 6, 2019
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 25 – Dec. 1
Date Posted: December 6, 2019
Governor Carney’s Statement on United States Supreme Court Decision to Hear Delaware Case on Judicial Balance
Date Posted: December 6, 2019
Jury Convicts Bridgeville Man of Murder
Date Posted: December 6, 2019
DNREC to extend popular Clean Transportation Incentive Program through 2020
Date Posted: December 6, 2019
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Date Posted: December 6, 2019
New HSCA Rate Goes into Effect This January
Date Posted: December 6, 2019
State Treasurer Celebrates Victory in Route 9 Banking Desert Initiative and Community’s 1st Financial Service Center
Date Posted: December 5, 2019
Delaware Forest Service offers free wildfire training
Date Posted: December 5, 2019
FY 2021 Grant Applications for Arts & Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open
Date Posted: December 5, 2019
Black bear sighted in northern Delaware; public asked to contact DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police if seen
Date Posted: December 4, 2019
Delaware Nonprofits Share in Grant Funds to Promote Financial Literacy
Date Posted: December 4, 2019
Governor Carney, First Lady to Host Holiday Open House at Woodburn
Date Posted: December 3, 2019
Delaware Veterans Home to Host Second Annual Nursing Job Fair December 10
Date Posted: December 3, 2019
Department of Health and Social Services Seeks Public Input on Department’s Strategic Planning Initiative
Date Posted: December 3, 2019
Thanksgiving 2019 DUI Checkpoint Results
Date Posted: December 2, 2019
17 schools honored for students’ academic achievement
Date Posted: December 2, 2019
DNREC cuts ribbon for renovated Millsboro Pond boating and fishing access area, managed by Division of Fish & Wildlife
Date Posted: December 2, 2019
DNREC seeking public comment on proposed fees for coastal zone conversion permits
Date Posted: December 2, 2019
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation Low-Digit Surf-Fishing Tag Auction starts Black Friday
Date Posted: November 28, 2019
DNREC’s Natural Resources Police team up with U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program
Date Posted: November 27, 2019
Sussex Gardeners decorate Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum for the holidays
Date Posted: November 27, 2019
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 18-24
Date Posted: November 27, 2019
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting and trapping seasons opening in December
Date Posted: November 26, 2019
OHS’s Safe Family Holiday and SoberLift Launch
Date Posted: November 26, 2019
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Curiosity and Flux” by Shawn Faust
Date Posted: November 26, 2019
Consumer Alert: Medicare Prescription Plan Finder Causes Confusion
Date Posted: November 26, 2019
AG Jennings, DOJ Fight Corporate Abuse of Class Action Settlements
Date Posted: November 25, 2019
Poinsettia Sale to Run Dec. 2-21 at Greenhouse on DHSS’ Herman Holloway Campus
Date Posted: November 25, 2019
Office of Highway Safety Kicks Off New Safe Family Holiday Campaign & Reactivates SoberLift
Date Posted: November 22, 2019
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 11-17
Date Posted: November 22, 2019
Man Pleads Guilty to Leaving Infant in Hot Car Leading to Child’s Death
Date Posted: November 22, 2019
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police make arrests for hunting and trespassing on closed DelDOT properties
Date Posted: November 22, 2019
Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Nov. 26 in Dover
Date Posted: November 21, 2019
Epidemiologist Tabatha Offutt-Powell Recognized As “Community Star” in Conjunction With National Rural Health Day 2019
Date Posted: November 21, 2019
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife 2020 calendar now available
Date Posted: November 21, 2019
DHSS Partners with Google, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to Bring Online Resources to Delaware Families
Date Posted: November 21, 2019
Delaware Valley Archaeology and History Symposium at the Arsenal in New Castle, Del. on Dec. 7, 2019
Date Posted: November 21, 2019
Governor Carney Releases Delaware’s Trauma-Informed Care Progress Report and Action Plan
Date Posted: November 20, 2019
Delaware to Celebrate National Adoption Day, November 23, 2019
Date Posted: November 20, 2019
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Now May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk Later
Date Posted: November 20, 2019
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor nine special programs during the 2019 winter-holiday season
Date Posted: November 20, 2019
Grand Jury Indicts Dewey Beach Police Officer
Date Posted: November 19, 2019
Sussex Conservation District offers free workshop on stormwater pond maintenance Dec. 5 in Lewes
Date Posted: November 19, 2019
Interactive Site Commemorates Women’s Suffrage Centennial
Date Posted: November 19, 2019
EVENT CANCELLATION: Dec. 7, 2019 Buena Vista Holiday Open House
Date Posted: November 19, 2019
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Harrington man for weapons possession by a person prohibited
Date Posted: November 19, 2019
DHSS Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program Seeks Donors to Provide Gifts for Delaware Children, Families and Seniors in Need
Date Posted: November 19, 2019
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters that Sportsmen Against Hunger program accepts donated deer
Date Posted: November 19, 2019
Delaware Issues RFP for Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery
Date Posted: November 18, 2019
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 4-10
Date Posted: November 15, 2019
Two Defendants Face Prison Time for Causing Two Separate Fatal Crashes
Date Posted: November 15, 2019
DNREC announces release of preliminary data from USGS unconfined aquifer water quality study
Date Posted: November 15, 2019
DNREC awards recycling grants as Delaware celebrates Nov. 15 as America Recycles Day
Date Posted: November 15, 2019
DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to offer free admission to Delaware’s state parks & Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday
Date Posted: November 15, 2019
On eve of Delaware’s shotgun deer hunting season, a reminder from DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police:
Date Posted: November 14, 2019
Delmarva poultry producers gain export opportunities as China opens markets
Date Posted: November 14, 2019
Grants to expand high school career pathways programs
Date Posted: November 14, 2019
Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Nov. 20 in Dover
Date Posted: November 14, 2019
DPH Announces New Health Indicators Added to My Healthy Community Data Portal
Date Posted: November 14, 2019
Child Support Division Needs Updated Mailing Addresses
Date Posted: November 13, 2019
DNREC announces that Croda, Inc. can resume ethylene oxide production at company’s Atlas Point facility
Date Posted: November 13, 2019
DSHA and FHLBank Pittsburgh Announce Home4Good Funding Awards
Date Posted: November 13, 2019
Delaware Dept. of Labor, Vo-Techs Host Adult Education Apprenticeship Open House for National Apprenticeship Week
Date Posted: November 12, 2019
DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces sale of 2020 annual passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 6
Date Posted: November 12, 2019
Community Volunteers Needed to Sponsor Residents for the Holidays at Public Nursing Homes
Date Posted: November 12, 2019
DART 22nd Annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive Starts Monday, November 11
Date Posted: November 9, 2019
Governor Carney, DNREC cut ribbon on new wildlife-viewing tower at Little Creek Wildlife Area
Date Posted: November 8, 2019
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
Date Posted: November 8, 2019
Diabetes Wellness Expo On November 19 Inspires Delawareans With Diabetes to Live Healthier Lifestyles
Date Posted: November 8, 2019
Winter Weather Awareness Week Begins November 11
Date Posted: November 8, 2019
Man Convicted of Three Rapes Including Two Cold Cases Gets Life in Prison
Date Posted: November 8, 2019
Delaware, Newark Manor Nursing Home Reach Settlement
Date Posted: November 8, 2019
Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations to the Delaware Supreme Court
Date Posted: November 7, 2019
Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet Nov. 12 in Dover
Date Posted: November 7, 2019
DPH Director Participates in March of Dimes Congressional Briefing on Infant and Maternal Health
Date Posted: November 7, 2019
Governor and Lieutenant Governor Proclaim Radiation Protection Week in Delaware
Date Posted: November 7, 2019
Fourth graders’ Delaware Day projects on display at Legislative Hall in Dover from Nov. 13–Dec. 12, 2019
Date Posted: November 6, 2019
State Treasurer Attends Closing Bell at NASDAQ
Date Posted: November 6, 2019
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation Website Wins National Award
Date Posted: November 6, 2019
Feral Kitten In Ocean View Tests Positive for Rabies
Date Posted: November 5, 2019
Students invited to participate in 26th annual Junior Solar Sprint model car competition
Date Posted: November 5, 2019
State Treasurer’s Office Brings Tableau Day to Delaware
Date Posted: November 5, 2019
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s artificial reef program sinks retired cruise ship as addition to Redbird Reef
Date Posted: November 4, 2019
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife urges motorists to watch out for deer crossing roadways
Date Posted: November 4, 2019
DNREC announces Blades Groundwater Site has been proposed for Superfund NPL listing by US EPA
Date Posted: November 4, 2019
Delaware DOES NOT have a General Election on Nov 5, 2019.
Date Posted: November 4, 2019
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 21-27
Date Posted: November 1, 2019
Racketeering Judgment Against Massage Parlor Owner; Murder Conviction in 2012 Cold Case
Date Posted: November 1, 2019
Citizens Source Water Protection Committee to meet Nov. 13 in Dover
Date Posted: November 1, 2019
A Child Is Waiting for You
Date Posted: November 1, 2019
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in November
Date Posted: October 31, 2019
Nov 1 – Dec 15: Open Enrollment for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace
Date Posted: October 31, 2019
DNREC announces new 5-Stand sporting clays course at Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center
Date Posted: October 30, 2019
New members to join Teachers Advisory Council
Date Posted: October 30, 2019
Halloween 2019 DUI Checkpoint Results
Date Posted: October 28, 2019
Campaign Finance Training
Date Posted: October 28, 2019
Parker’s Dairy Palace in New Castle, Del. added to the National Register of Historic Places
Date Posted: October 28, 2019
DE529 Sees Improved Education Savings Plan Rating
Date Posted: October 28, 2019
Halloween DUI Checkpoint – Statewide Activation
Date Posted: October 25, 2019
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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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