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‘The Wooden World Revealed’ at Lewes’ Zwaanendael Museum
Date Posted: May 13, 2022
Concord Pond to Be Treated for Invasive Aquatic Weed Hydrilla
Date Posted: May 13, 2022
DNREC To Update Vehicle Emission Testing Requirements
Date Posted: May 13, 2022
Dr. Karyl Rattay Announces Departure From Delaware Division Of Public Health Effective June 30, 2022
Date Posted: May 13, 2022
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: May 13, 2022
Delaware Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Date Posted: May 12, 2022
High Path Avian Influenza Confirmed In Black Vultures, Poultry Producers Encouraged To Take Precautions
Date Posted: May 11, 2022
Governor Carney Signs Paid Family Leave Legislation
Date Posted: May 11, 2022
Tonieboxes Now Available for Children at Delaware Libraries
Date Posted: May 11, 2022
McGuiness’s National COVID-19 Data Quality Audit Template Shapes Public Emergency Response Efforts Countrywide
Date Posted: May 10, 2022
DNREC, Delaware Center for the Inland Bays To Host Water Family Fest Saturday, May 14
Date Posted: May 10, 2022
ICYMI: Dolly Parton in Delaware for the Imagination Library Statewide Celebration
Date Posted: May 9, 2022
DPH Diabetes & Heart Disease Prevention & Control Program Sponsors 20th Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo
Date Posted: May 9, 2022
Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week: Allen McLane – Patriot, Solider, Spy, Port Collector
Date Posted: May 9, 2022
US Wind and Ørsted Conducting Offshore Wind Research
Date Posted: May 9, 2022
Gov. Carney Celebrates 150th Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach
Date Posted: May 6, 2022
Division of Small Business Launches Innovative New Website Service Designed to Support Delaware’s Small Businesses
Date Posted: May 6, 2022
DNREC, DEMA Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week
Date Posted: May 6, 2022
Delaware Changes Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations
Date Posted: May 5, 2022
DHSS Releases Second Annual Health Care Benchmark Trend Report
Date Posted: May 5, 2022
Drivers Needed for DART’s Upcoming Beach Bus Season
Date Posted: May 5, 2022
DHSS Launches State Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program
Date Posted: May 5, 2022
DTI Announces New Chief Of Administration And Broadband Manager
Date Posted: May 5, 2022
DNREC’s Monitoring Shows Overall Good Air Quality in Delaware
Date Posted: May 4, 2022
Columbus Organization Will Continue to Connect Individuals to Services, Supports
Date Posted: May 4, 2022
May Is Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month; May 19 Hepatitis Testing Day
Date Posted: May 4, 2022
Governor Carney Proclaims May 2022 as Trauma Awareness Month
Date Posted: May 4, 2022
Attorney General Jennings Announces $141 Million TurboTax Settlement
Date Posted: May 4, 2022
Natural World On Display At Buena Vista On May 14, 2022
Date Posted: May 4, 2022
DNREC’s A-Street Ditch PCB Cleanup Pilot: Two Years in, Results Show Continued Gains Against Pollutants
Date Posted: May 3, 2022
Dept of Labor Teams Up with Community Partners to Offer Job Seekers Career Support
Date Posted: May 3, 2022
DCRPT Secures Prison Sentence in Sussex County Hate Crime
Date Posted: May 3, 2022
DNREC Urges Clean Alternatives to Burning Yard Waste
Date Posted: May 2, 2022
Governor Carney Announces Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7
Date Posted: May 2, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week – Democracy in Delaware: The Story of the First State’s General Assembly
Date Posted: May 2, 2022
Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long to Hold COVID-19 Remembrance Memorial Ceremony in Dover
Date Posted: April 29, 2022
State Auditor Kathy McGuiness Releases Report Announcing Delaware Erases Rape Kit Backlog
Date Posted: April 28, 2022
Charter School of Wilmington Wins Championship in 2022 Delaware Envirothon
Date Posted: April 28, 2022
Delaware Students Awarded Full-ride Merit Scholarships
Date Posted: April 28, 2022
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency
Date Posted: April 28, 2022
Delaware’s First State Food System Program Accepting Applications
Date Posted: April 28, 2022
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Characters” by Gail Husch
Date Posted: April 28, 2022
Groundbreaking Global Supplier Diversity Initiative Launched
Date Posted: April 27, 2022
Champion Crowned in 2022 Delaware Junior Solar Sprint
Date Posted: April 27, 2022
Delaware Deer Harvest Announced for 2021/22 Hunting Season
Date Posted: April 27, 2022
Governor Carney, Lt. Governor Hall-Long, DSCYF Announce $16 Million Investment for Vulnerable Delawareans
Date Posted: April 26, 2022
DPH Announces 22nd DEA National Prescription Drug Take-back Day For Delaware
Date Posted: April 26, 2022
DEMA Encourages Nonprofits To Prepare For Grant Opportunity
Date Posted: April 26, 2022
Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits On April 28
Date Posted: April 26, 2022
Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia Mensuales el 28 de Abril
Date Posted: April 26, 2022
13 Young People, 4 Emerging Leaders, 2 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award
Date Posted: April 25, 2022
Create a Safer Ride During Motorcycle Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 25, 2022
Department of Correction to Present “Insider Series” Webinar On Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Date Posted: April 25, 2022
DOJ, Community Partners, Amazon to Host Expungement and Employment fair April 28
Date Posted: April 25, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Delaware During the Civil War: A Political History
Date Posted: April 25, 2022
DNREC to Offer Training For Volunteer Beach-nesting Bird Monitors
Date Posted: April 25, 2022
DPH Reports Increase In Covid-19 Cases, Hospitalizations; Rates Remain Low Compared To Winter Surge
Date Posted: April 22, 2022
Secretary of State Jeff Bullock Announces Leadership Changes
Date Posted: April 22, 2022
DOJ Releases March Violent Crime Prosecution Recap
Date Posted: April 22, 2022
Delaware State Housing Authority Extends The Length Of Rental Assistance Available
Date Posted: April 21, 2022
Delaware Office of Highway Safety Kicks Off Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 21, 2022
DNREC Announces Aquatic Resources Education Center’s Second Annual Photography Contest
Date Posted: April 21, 2022
Students Win Contest for Earth Day Videos
Date Posted: April 20, 2022
Nominations Open for 2022 Young Environmentalist Awards
Date Posted: April 19, 2022
FREE 2022 Delaware Building Bridges Virtual Conference
Date Posted: April 19, 2022
Governor Carney Announces Staff Changes
Date Posted: April 19, 2022
Historical and Cultural Affairs programs in May 2022
Date Posted: April 18, 2022
DNREC Volunteer Awards, Tree for Every Delawarean Planting Kick Off Earth Week at Brandywine Park
Date Posted: April 18, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week – Delaware: The First State
Date Posted: April 18, 2022
Electronic Speed Safety Program in I-95 Restore the Corridor Construction Zone to Begin Issuing Violations
Date Posted: April 14, 2022
Governor Carney Signs Rebate Legislation to Send $300 Direct Payments to Delawareans
Date Posted: April 14, 2022
Office of the State Treasurer Working to Deliver Tax Rebate Checks
Date Posted: April 14, 2022
DPH Launches COVID-19 Test-To-Treat Program In Delaware
Date Posted: April 14, 2022
DPH And DOE Encourage Students To Test For COVID-19 Before Returning To School After Spring Break
Date Posted: April 14, 2022
State Partnership Launches Workforce Development Program at Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution
Date Posted: April 13, 2022
Students ‘Make A Splash’ for the Environment
Date Posted: April 13, 2022
Celebrate Earth Day with Marsh Madness Salt Marsh Tours at the Aquatic Resources Education Center
Date Posted: April 13, 2022
DPH Announces First Flu-related Death Of 2021-2022 Season
Date Posted: April 12, 2022
DMV on the Go Now Open
Date Posted: April 12, 2022
Welch Elementary Named Delaware’s First Purple Star School
Date Posted: April 12, 2022
Allen Frear Elementary Student Wins Arbor Day Poster Contest
Date Posted: April 12, 2022
DelDOT Reminds Motorists to Slow Down & Pay Attention During National Work Zone Awareness Week
Date Posted: April 12, 2022
Governor, Secretaries Dig into Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative
Date Posted: April 12, 2022
Senator Gay and Delaware State Housing Authority Secure ARPA Funding to Create Rent Reporting Pilot Program
Date Posted: April 12, 2022
DNREC Inland Bays Wetland Strategy Details Restoration Plans for Wetlands and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
Date Posted: April 11, 2022
Buena Vista Spring Event On Saturday, May 14, 2022
Date Posted: April 11, 2022
State Seeks Sponsors For Child and Adult Care Food Program
Date Posted: April 11, 2022
State Employees’ Charitable Campaign Application Deadline Extended
Date Posted: April 11, 2022
Governor Carney Announces Delaware Climate Leadership Academy
Date Posted: April 11, 2022
DNREC to Present Living Shoreline Feasibility Model Webinar April 19
Date Posted: April 11, 2022
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Liberty and Independence
Date Posted: April 11, 2022
Governor Carney Announces Superior Court Nomination
Date Posted: April 8, 2022
New Historical Marker Dedication: Surf Safety Line at Rehoboth Beach
Date Posted: April 7, 2022
DHSS Launches Site Comparing Health Care Costs for Select Episodes of Care, Services Based on Delaware Medical Claims
Date Posted: April 7, 2022
Report Outlines Offshore Wind Opportunities, Challenges for Delaware
Date Posted: April 7, 2022
Nominations Open for 2022 Compassionate Champion Awards
Date Posted: April 5, 2022
McGuiness: Office Achieves Top Ranking on Federal Website Designed to Improve Government Transparency, Accountability
Date Posted: April 5, 2022
DCRPT Secures Convictions Against Former Land Bank Director
Date Posted: April 5, 2022
Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week: History of the Delaware Heritage Commission
Date Posted: April 4, 2022
Three Schools Receive Delaware Wraparound Services Initiative grants
Date Posted: April 4, 2022
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.
DelDOT’s Snowplow Tracker – available on the DelDOT mobile app or on their website.
Subscribe on News.delaware.gov – sign up to receive emails when state agencies like DelDOT, DEMA, or the Governor’s office post press releases about weather announcements.
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.
DelDOT’s Snowplow Tracker – available on the DelDOT mobile app or on their website.
Subscribe on News.delaware.gov – sign up to receive emails when state agencies like DelDOT, DEMA, or the Governor’s office post press releases about weather announcements.
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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