Bring Your Family History to Life at the Archives’ Community Digitization Days
Registration Now Open for DNREC-Sponsored Christina River Watershed Cleanup
Delaware accelerates statewide early literacy strategy with more than $8m to strengthen classroom reading instruction
Upstate Trout Season to Open in New Castle County Streams with Youth-Only Day Set for April 4
Delaware Division of the Arts Seeks Public Input in New Statewide Strategic Planning Process
DNREC Announces 2025-‘26 Deer Harvest Totals, Launches New Interactive Game Harvest Dashboard
Property Reassessment & Your Insurance: What Really Drives Premium Costs
Amid Hints of Spring, DNREC Reminds Delawareans of Yard Waste Options, Including Beneficial Reuse
Governor Matt Meyer Returns from India Trade Mission with New Investment and Innovation Opportunities
DNREC Now Soliciting Community Water Quality Improvement Grant Project Proposals
Delaware Officials Highlight DTRN360, Innovative Behavioral Health Care Coordination Platform
AG Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs Delaware Policy Leaders Take Aim at Primary Care Reform, Health Care Affordability
Women and Tavern Keeping on the Dover Green at the Archives’ March First Saturday Program
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer Proclaims March 9-13, 2026 Severe Weather Awareness Week
DNREC to Resume Sand Bypass Operations At Indian River Inlet After Signing Contract With First State Crane Service
Attention Ag Insurance Agents: Subsidy issues subject of Monday, March 9 virtual Q&A with USDA Risk Management Agency AG Jennings intervenes in USPS case that would allow guns to be mailed with virtually no limits
Delaware Department of Education sets measurable targets to accelerate student achievement statewide AG Jennings blocks another Trump Admin attempt to defund SNAP, collect personal data
Delaware Entradas a las fiestas para ver los partidos de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 saldrán
Delaware Lt. Gov Gay, Education Secretary Marten celebrate 302 Day with fourth graders Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on the Unanimous Upholding of Senate Bill 21 by the Delaware Supreme Court
DSHA announces participants in zoning and land use reform pilot program Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Streamlining State Permitting Regulations
DNREC Closes The Point at Cape Henlopen March 1 to Protect Nesting, Migrating Birds
DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27
Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware’s Story Beyond 1776 AG Jennings, DOJ employee to accompany Rep. Sarah McBride and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester to State of the Union Address
15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Now Open at Delaware State University
Delaware 250 to Host “Celebrate Delaware” Black-Tie Celebration at Hotel Du Pont
Fee Season to Begin March 1, Kicking off Year-Long 75th Anniversary Celebration at Delaware State Parks
State of Delaware Announces 10 a.m. Opening for Kent and Sussex Counties on February 24, 2026
State of Delaware Announces Office Operations for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Kent and Sussex County Downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction, New Castle County Remains at Level 1 Driving Warning
Driving Restrictions Update: New Castle County Downgraded to Level 1, Kent and Sussex Counties Remaining at Level 3
Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent County, Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County to remain in effect
Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent and Sussex Counties, Level 2 Driving Restrictions for New Castle County Starting at 10 pm
Level 2 Driving Restriction Issued for Kent and Sussex Counties Effective at 9pm.
State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, February 23, 2026
State of Emergency Declaration National Guard Activated for Winter Storm Response
Significant Storm Expected to Bring Heavy Snow, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding to Delaware
Downtown Development District Rebate Program opening application process for new District designations
DPH Reports Measles Exposure at Nemours Children’s Hospital Emergency Department in Wilmington Statement from AG Jennings and Gov. Meyer on victory over Trump tariffs at SCOTUS
Governor Meyer, DSHA, Apennine celebrate start of new housing in Georgetown
Delaware Holds Career Fair to Expand Youth Pathways and State Employment Opportunities Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 7, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 8
Charter School Accountability Committee recommends revocation of BASSE’s charter
Join DOC’s Spring 2026 Citizens Academy for an insider’s look at Delaware’s correctional system
Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags to Honor the Lives of George Bunting and John Viola; Rev. Jesse Jackson
Governor Matt Meyer Presents Order of the First State to Five Delawareans
DPA Calls for Extension of PJM Capacity Price Cap to Protect Consumers
Delaware School Safety Center Hosts School Security Officer Training for Delaware School Constables LEADelaware welcomes 11 new members for Class VIII, celebrates Class VII graduation
Department of Correction launches enhanced community notification system
Delaware Announces Second Annual “Futures in the Arts” Celebration Announced
Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium to Create a Comprehensive State of the State of Perinatal Health Report
DPH to Host Summit on Building Healthy, Strong Communities in Delaware
Delaware Department of Labor Marks Successful Paid Leave Launch in January
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 10 Finalists for Delaware’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud State FinalsCheck for specific weather announcements or news on this page from the State of Delaware.
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 05:10 PM
Delaware National Guard Released (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has terminated the Delaware State of Emergency enacted in response t...Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Weather
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 02:36 PM
Shelters closed, Recovery continues The shelter at Dover High School closed at 11:30 a.m. and the shelter at Sussex Central Middle School in Georgetown closed...Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Weather
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 07:51 AM
Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties will open at 10 a.m. Non-...Read More
Department of Human Resources, Governor Matt Meyer, Newsroom, Office of the Governor, Weather
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 07:44 AM
(SMYRNA, Del.) – Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted all driving restrictions statewide effective immediately. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time...Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Weather
Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026 09:46 PM
Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties are expected to open at 10 a.m. Non-essent...Read More
Department of Human Resources, Governor Matt Meyer, Newsroom, Office of the Governor, Weather
Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026 06:26 PM
(SMYRNA, Del.) – Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the Level 1 Driving Warning in New Castle County, effective at 6:00 p.m. Motorists are strongly urged to exerci...Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Weather
Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026 05:01 PM
Kent and Sussex County Level 3 Driving Ban Downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction, New Castle County Remains at Level 1 Driving Warning Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Weather
Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026 12:19 PM
(SMYRNA, Del.) – The following changes to driving restrictions in the State of Delaware have been announced and took effect at 11:00 a.m.: • New Castle County downgraded...Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Weather
Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026 08:42 AM
(SMYRNA, Del.) – The level 3 Driving Ban is still in effect for Kent County. New Castle County will remain in a level 2 Driving Restriction until further notice due to current road...Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Weather
Date Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2026 09:48 PM
(SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent and Sussex counties and Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County beginni...Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, 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.
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.
See State of Emergency Declarations on the Governor’s website.
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.
Check for specific weather announcements or news on this page from the State of Delaware.
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 05:10 PM
Delaware National Guard Released (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has terminated the Delaware State of Emergency enacted in response t...Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Weather
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 02:36 PM
Shelters closed, Recovery continues The shelter at Dover High School closed at 11:30 a.m. and the shelter at Sussex Central Middle School in Georgetown closed...Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Weather
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 07:51 AM
Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties will open at 10 a.m. Non-...Read More
Department of Human Resources, Governor Matt Meyer, Newsroom, Office of the Governor, Weather
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 07:44 AM
(SMYRNA, Del.) – Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted all driving restrictions statewide effective immediately. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time...Read More
Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Weather
Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026 09:46 PM
Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties are expected to open at 10 a.m. Non-essent...Read More
Department of Human Resources, Governor Matt Meyer, Newsroom, 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.
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.
See State of Emergency Declarations on the Governor’s website.
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.
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