State of Emergency Declared 1/23/2026
Date Posted: Friday, January 23rd, 2026Governor Matthew Meyer has signed a State of Emergency at 5:00 p.m. today in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern. The State of Emergency will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this storm, including the activation of the Delaware National Guard.
Delawareans should also anticipate the issuance of State-mandated Driving Restrictions. Three levels of Driving Restrictions are designed to keep motorists and emergency responders safe by minimizing nonessential travel during periods of severe weather and perilous road conditions.
Visit the link below for more details:
https://news.delaware.gov/2026/01/23/soe-eoc-activated-winter-storm/
