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DEMA downgraded Kent and Sussex counties to Level 2 Driving Restrictions and kept New Castle County at Level 1 Driving Warning as storm recovery continues. Snow removal and power-restoration efforts are ongoing; shelters are open in Dover and Georgetown, and National Guard support remains in place while residents are urged to avoid nonessential travel.
Delaware's emergency management agency downgraded New Castle County to a Level 1 Driving Warning at 11:00 a.m., while Kent and Sussex Counties stay at Level 3; shelters are listed, National Guard assets have been reassigned to assist, and state officials urge caution as the situation continues to be monitored.
Delaware’s winter storm driving restrictions remain in force: Kent and Sussex Counties stay under Level 3 driving bans, while New Castle County remains at Level 2 driving restrictions, as emergency responders continue operations and travel is limited for safety.
Delaware has declared a State of Emergency and activated the National Guard as the Delaware Emergency Management Agency coordinates a response to a Blizzard Warning predicting 12–20 inches of snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding; statewide driving restrictions may be imposed and residents are urged to prepare and follow safety guidance from DEMA and DelDOT.
Delaware downgraded Kent and New Castle Counties from Level 2 Driving Restrictions to Level 1 Driving Warnings, and lifted Sussex County’s Level 1 warning as Winter Storm Fern moves toward sleet and freezing rain; temperatures will stay below freezing, and motorists are urged to travel only for essential needs with extreme caution while DelDOT works to clear roads. Code Purple shelters remain open, and residents should monitor DelDOT updates and use emergency resources as needed.
Governor Meyer declared a State of Emergency for Delaware as Winter Storm Fern approaches, with DEMA activated at Enhanced Watch and the SEOC slated for full activation and a Joint Information Center in place; the National Weather Service forecasts 8–12 inches of snow statewide and potential outages, prompting Level 1–3 driving restrictions to curb travel; residents are urged to prepare, enroll in the Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS), monitor updates, and expect coordinated response from agencies including the National Guard, DelDOT, DHSS, and DSP.