Level 2 Driving Restrictions as of 10 am, Sunday 1/25/26

As of 10 am today; Sunday, January 25th, 2026, the state of Delaware state of emergency remains in effect. Additionally, a Level 2 Driving Restriction for Kent and New Castle Counties has been implemented. This means that – person may operate a motor vehicle on Delaware roadways when a Level 2 Driving Restriction has been activated, except for persons designated as essential personnel including operators of snow removal equipment employed, contracted by a public or private entity or designated persons already approved through the Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s State of Emergency Driving Waiver Program.

Public Works crews have been out plowing the City since early this morning. This will continue as the storm progresses.

Code Purple Shelters remain open 24 hours statewide.  These are temporary, volunteer-run, or non-profit emergency housing activated during severe winter weather to provide safe, warm overnight refuge, meals, and resources. The shelters can be contacted as follows:

• New Castle County – 302-652-8033