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All driving restrictions have been lifted and shelters in Kent and Sussex County closed.

Driving restrictions lifted statewide effective immediately.

Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted all driving restrictions statewide effective immediately. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways may still have patches of ice and snow or may experience downed trees in some areas. Drivers should remain vigilant for black ice and proceed with caution when travelling over bridges that tend to freeze.

For more info: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/02/24/driving-restrictions-lifted-statewide-effective-immediately/

Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent County.

Kent County shelter 📢OPEN 📢

🚨 SHELTER NOW OPEN – Dover High School 🚨

Kent County has opened a public shelter at Dover High School to support residents in need.

📍 1 Dover High Dr, Dover, DE 19904

If you need a safe place to stay for any reason related to current conditions, the shelter is available. Staff are on-site and ready to assist.

Please consider bringing:
• Medications
• Personal hygiene items

This shelter will remain open until further notice. Updates will be shared as they become available.

Please share to help spread the word across the community.

Level 2 Driving Restrictions are now underway in Kent and Sussex Counties.

Forecasts now call for 12 to 18 inches of snow statewide, with dangerous road conditions expected.

Travel is restricted to emergency workers, public utilities, healthcare providers including hospital staff, snow removal operators, food and fuel delivery services, and businesses with approved waivers.

Please stay off the roads unless you are authorized.

Governor Meyer has issued a Level 1 Driving Warning statewide effective immediately. The restrictions are in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe weather and perilous road conditions.

This driving warning will remain until further notice and may be replaced by increased restrictions if road conditions worsen through the night.

Read more at: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/02/22/level-1-driving-warning-in-effect-statewide/

Follow Delaware Emergency Management Agency and Gov Matt Meyer for more.

⁉️Did you know⁉️
1 in every 7 home fires and 1 in every 5 home fire deaths involves heating equipment?

Be smart about space heater safety if you are using them to help keep yourself warm.



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🌨️🌬️Winter Storm Hernando is on the way even though he wasn't invited!

Your window to complete storm preparations is rapidly closing. We always recommend to have food and water for at least 72 hours.

❄️All of Delaware is now under a blizzard warning. This means: rapid snow fall and high wind gusts causing significant reduced visibility.

🚗 As the rain changes to a wintery mix and then to snow later in the day please slow down and don't drive unless absolutely necessary. https://deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/



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Winter weather is on its way. If you have to drive, be mindful and slow down.

Do you know the difference?

Don't put those snow shovels or bags of salt away just yet. We may be seeing a couple of these along with some strong winds this Sunday. 🌨️❄️🌬️ Remain

All driving restrictions and warnings have been lifted statewide. Continue to remain aware and cautious while driving. Slow down and leave plenty of space between you and other vehicles.

Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the remaining Level 1 Driving Warning in Kent and New Castle Counties effective at 11:00 a.m.. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. The cold weather advisory remains in effect as temperatures and wind chill will remain well below freezing in the coming days.

Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways and intersections may still have patches of ice and snow in some areas. Drivers should remain vigilant for black ice and proceed with caution when travelling over bridges which tend to freeze.

Read more: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/01/27/driving-restrictions-lifted-statewide-effective-1100-am/

We remain under a Cold Weather Advisory through Wednesday night. 🧤🧣Dress appropriately and take precautions if venturing outdoors.

❓What is a Cold Weather Advisory❓
🔹Issued by the National Weather Service
🔹An advisory that temperatures or wind chills pose a threat to health and life.
🔹Indicates that temperatures are significantly colder than average and can be dangerous for those who are not wearing warm clothing.



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