Level 2 driving restriction issued; state of emergency in effect

Gov. Matthew Meyer issued Level 2 Driving Restrictions for Kent and Sussex counties.  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.

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency will be fully activated beginning 5 p.m. Sunday and will coordinate response efforts with the State Emergency Operations Center, the National Guard, the Delaware Department of Transportation, the Department of Health and Social Services, the Delaware State Police, National Weather Service, local counties and the governor’s office. The Joint Information Center has also been activated. 

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for all of Delaware from Sunday to Monday. Officials said there is potential for an historic winter storm through Monday bringing 12 to 20 inches of snow. Widespread closures and impacts to infrastructure are likely, officials said.

State-mandated driving restrictions could also be coming, officials said, to keep motorists and emergency responders safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe weather and perilous road conditions.