Delaware Day Adventure Begins December 7
Date Posted: December 7, 2023
Holiday Safety
Date Posted: December 6, 2023
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: December 6, 2023
Caesar Rodney Paraprofessional Named Delaware 2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year
Date Posted: December 5, 2023
Delaware’s Birth to Three Program Hosts Virtual Event with Online Sensation Ms. Rachel
Date Posted: December 5, 2023
Governor Carney Releases Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board Report
Date Posted: December 4, 2023
State of Delaware Offers Tuition Incentive To Attract Certified Nurse Assistants
Date Posted: December 4, 2023
Delaware Safety and Homeland Security Names Executive Director to Lead New Police Officer Standards Training Commission
Date Posted: December 1, 2023
Governor Carney Officially Designates December as Delaware Safe Family Holiday Month
Date Posted: November 30, 2023
Delaware Division of the Arts Presents “Art Monster” by Lauren E. Peters – Opens December 1
Date Posted: November 30, 2023
DNREC Finalizes Clean Car Regulations
Date Posted: November 29, 2023
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: November 28, 2023
Export Delaware Announces the Compass Grant to Help Delaware Businesses Increase their Sales Globally
Date Posted: November 28, 2023
Delaware Families, Stakeholders Celebrate National Adoption Month
Date Posted: November 28, 2023
Seaford Fire
Date Posted: November 27, 2023
New Claymont Transportation Center Dedicated
Date Posted: November 27, 2023
DNREC Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28
Date Posted: November 27, 2023
Winter Weather Awareness Week: Nov. 27 to Dec. 1
Date Posted: November 22, 2023
Introducing Export Delaware’s new Compass Grant
Date Posted: November 21, 2023
A Beltway to Success – One Delaware Veteran’s Story of Business Ownership
Date Posted: November 21, 2023
Delaware Poultry Owners Urged to Take Precautions Due to HPAI on Delmarva
Date Posted: November 21, 2023
AG Jennings Announces $30 Million Order Against Student Lender For Illegal Practices
Date Posted: November 20, 2023
Felton Fire
Date Posted: November 20, 2023
Thanksgiving Safety
Date Posted: November 20, 2023
Portion of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier to Close as Part of Ongoing Structural Analysis
Date Posted: November 17, 2023
E-ZPass Delaware Announces Annual Free Transponder Event
Date Posted: November 17, 2023
DelDOT Announces New DMV Director
Date Posted: November 17, 2023
District/Charter Educational Support Professionals of the Year Celebrated; One to be Named State Honoree
Date Posted: November 15, 2023
Kirkwood Square Fire
Date Posted: November 15, 2023
DOJ Convicts Keith Gibson For Killing Spree
Date Posted: November 14, 2023
Greenwood Fire
Date Posted: November 14, 2023
With Latest Murder Conviction, AG’s Office And WPD Go Undefeated In Major Gang Case
Date Posted: November 14, 2023
Seaford Fire
Date Posted: November 12, 2023
Georgetown Fire
Date Posted: November 9, 2023
Delaware Becomes the First State to Hold Statewide Lung Cancer Screening Event
Date Posted: November 9, 2023
Selbyville Fire
Date Posted: November 9, 2023
Registration Now Open For 2024 Junior Solar Sprint
Date Posted: November 9, 2023
Annual Veterans Day Event To Be Held Saturday, November 11
Date Posted: November 8, 2023
Newark Fire
Date Posted: November 7, 2023
Delaware’s DE529 Education Savings Plan Upgraded
Date Posted: November 7, 2023
Many Delaware Hunting Seasons to Open in November, Including General Firearm/Shotgun Deer, Waterfowl and Small Game
Date Posted: November 6, 2023
Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries
Date Posted: November 3, 2023
Treasurer Davis Named to Advisory Council
Date Posted: November 3, 2023
Delaware Celebrates Health for All on One Health Day and Every Day
Date Posted: November 3, 2023
Carney, Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce $50 Million for Port of Wilmington Expansion Project
Date Posted: November 3, 2023
Delaware Wetlands Conference Returns in 2024 – Registration Now Open
Date Posted: November 2, 2023
Webinar: Launch, Grow, and Accelerate Your Sales in the Caribbean
Date Posted: November 2, 2023
Delaware Division of the Arts presents “Encaustic Constructions” by Ron Meick – Opens November 3
Date Posted: November 2, 2023
Open Enrollment on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace Starts Nov. 1
Date Posted: November 1, 2023
Delaware Schools Recognized for Student Success
Date Posted: November 1, 2023
Delaware Natural Resources Police Kick Off Holiday Toy Drive
Date Posted: November 1, 2023
DOJ’s Consumer Protection Unit hammers out contractor regs
Date Posted: November 1, 2023
Increasing Energy Efficiency Reduces Costs to Homeowners
Date Posted: October 30, 2023
Scotton Landing Boat Ramp to Close for Reconstruction
Date Posted: October 30, 2023
Treat Yourself to a Healthy and Safe Halloween
Date Posted: October 27, 2023
AG Jennings files lawsuit against chemical companies for causing contamination of Delaware’s natural resources
Date Posted: October 26, 2023
Impoundment Dike Repairs Likely to Mean Partial Closures of Little Creek Wildlife Area During Early Waterfowl Season
Date Posted: October 26, 2023
Delaware Experiences Increase in West Nile Virus Equine Cases
Date Posted: October 26, 2023
Governor Carney, Delaware Department of Technology and Information, Share Broadband Update, Next Steps
Date Posted: October 26, 2023
DOJ, Elsmere PD Secure Delaware’s First Ever Forced Labor Conviction
Date Posted: October 26, 2023
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: October 26, 2023
DSHA’s Area of Opportunity Land Bank Program Wins National Award
Date Posted: October 25, 2023
DDA Reminds Farmers of Preservation District Enrollment Deadline
Date Posted: October 25, 2023
Attorney General Jennings Secures Restitution And Governance Improvements For Residents Of Noble’s Pond
Date Posted: October 25, 2023
DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for Delaware is October 28th
Date Posted: October 25, 2023
New HSCA Rate Goes Into Effect in January
Date Posted: October 24, 2023
AG Jennings sues Meta
Date Posted: October 24, 2023
Emergency Services Partnership Smoke Detector Donation
Date Posted: October 24, 2023
Watch Out for Deer During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers
Date Posted: October 23, 2023
CyberStart America and Cyber FastTrack Registration Now Open
Date Posted: October 23, 2023
Delaware Launches D&O Guidance, Other Improvements to Foster Captive Industry Growth
Date Posted: October 23, 2023
DOJ Secures Guilty Plea For Claymont Man In Brutal 2022 Murder Case
Date Posted: October 20, 2023
Registration Begins for DMV’s Low-Digit Tag Lottery
Date Posted: October 20, 2023
Department of Agriculture Issues Alert Over Green Iguanas at Apple Scrapple Festival
Date Posted: October 20, 2023
New Castle Fire
Date Posted: October 20, 2023
State of Delaware Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit Promotes Inclusive Excellence
Date Posted: October 19, 2023
Delaware State Forest Usage Reminders
Date Posted: October 19, 2023
Governor Carney Releases Family Services Cabinet Council’s 2023 Trauma Informed Care Report
Date Posted: October 19, 2023
DHSS Launches Innovative DTRN360 Platform to Revolutionize Behavioral Health Coordination
Date Posted: October 19, 2023
Appoquinimink Teacher Named Delaware 2024 Teacher of the Year
Date Posted: October 18, 2023
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Date Posted: October 18, 2023
DNREC Stocks Trout in White Clay Creek to Provide Fall Fishing Opportunities
Date Posted: October 18, 2023
Governor’s Energy Advisory Council Sets Public Input Sessions to Highlight, Get Feedback on State Energy Plan
Date Posted: October 18, 2023
Prosecutors Secure Convictions Against Serial Child Abusers
Date Posted: October 18, 2023
Governor Carney Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Standing in Solidarity with Israel
Date Posted: October 17, 2023
Christina River Boat Ramp on Churchmans Road Closed Temporarily to Recreational Activities for Water Main Repair
Date Posted: October 17, 2023
Delaware joins $10 million settlement with ACI Worldwide over attempted unauthorized withdrawals
Date Posted: October 17, 2023
Attorney General Jennings announces multistate settlement with Inmediata for data breach im
Date Posted: October 17, 2023
Lewes Fire
Date Posted: October 17, 2023
AG Jennings announces conviction of Cpl. Keith Heacook’s murderer
Date Posted: October 16, 2023
Make Some Spirits Bright this Holiday Season and Adopt-A-Resident at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill
Date Posted: October 16, 2023
DPH Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware
Date Posted: October 16, 2023
Lt. Governor Hall-Long, NFL Hall of Famer Randy White Kick Off Coaches vs. Overdoses Initiative to Curb Opioid Abuse
Date Posted: October 14, 2023
DOJ Secures Guilty Plea For A Violent Gun Offender
Date Posted: October 13, 2023
Statement from AG Jennings On The Violence In Israel
Date Posted: October 13, 2023
Garrisons Lake Fishing Pier Temporarily Closed
Date Posted: October 13, 2023
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Students Take Home Awards from the Big E
Date Posted: October 13, 2023
Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub chosen by Department of Energy to receive funding to advance clean energy
Date Posted: October 13, 2023
2023 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Winners Announced
Date Posted: October 12, 2023
AG Jennings Announces $49.5 Million Blackbaud Data Breach Settlement
Date Posted: October 12, 2023
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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.
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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