02/23/2026
Ok all we have finally downgraded to DEFCON 2 - please take the required precautions.
Kent and Sussex County Level 3 Driving Ban has been downgraded to a level 2 Driving Restriction. New Castle County remains at a Level 1 Driving Warning.
Snowstorm recovery efforts continue statewide.
DEMA and partners are continuing efforts to recover from the snow and wind event last evening.
• National Guard assets continue to assist Sussex and Kent counties
• DelDOT continues snow removal operations statewide
o Non-primary roads may be impassible due to abandoned vehicles, snow drift, downed trees and utility infrastructure
• Delmarva Power and Delaware Electric Co-op are working to restore power to over 60,000 customers and have called in mutual aid from surrounding states
Residents should:
• Stay informed about current weather, winter storm forecasts, travel advisories, and warnings
• Check on elderly neighbors and those with access and functional needs/less abled individuals to ensure needs are being met
• Create alternative plans such as a shelter or staying with someone within your personal support network
• Keep gasoline powered devices outdoors, at least 20 feet away from windows doors, and vents to avoid potential Carbon Monoxide poisoning
The shelters for Kent and Sussex Counties are located as follows:
• Kent County Shelter: Dover High School - 1 Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904
• Sussex County Shelter : Sussex Central Middle School - 26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
Read more at: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/02/23/kent-and-sussex-county-downgraded-to-level-2-driving-restriction-new-castle-county-remains-at-level-1-driving-warning/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQJrhZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJ4SWRsMGVVT3RMNXdUa0hNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhDFBABk1BzxwKmDyrQa6rk4iLFj8INzgqM0pWJdlS-NHSl5x3mT6U7_Wckp_aem_LSM2ScU_QI8ELQcN6h5ohg
