Snow has begun
falling over Delaware and DelDOT cautions motorists that road conditions will
worsen as the full impact of the storm moves across the state today.
As of 10:00 a.m., no driving
restrictions have been implemented, though motorists should use caution as slippery conditions are
possible.
Governor Carney has announced that State
of Delaware offices in Kent County are closing on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
from noon until 11:59 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent County are to leave
for the day at noon. Essential employees are to remain at work and report as
scheduled.
Governor Carney also declared a State
of Emergency effective at 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, for the entire
state. The
authorization allows the National Guard to mobilize resources to assist with
response related to heavy snow in New Castle County, and potential coastal
flooding in Kent and Sussex counties. The State of Emergency also directs state
agencies to assist in response and recovery efforts in coordination with the
Delaware Emergency Management Agency.
DelDOT will
continue to provide regular updates throughout the duration of the storm event.
Answers to commonly asked questions regarding snow removal can be found on the DelDOT Snow FAQ.
Real-time
traffic conditions are available via the free DelDOT smartphone app and at www.deldot.gov.
C.R. McLeod
