LEVEL 2 DRIVING RESTRICTION FOR NEW CASTLE & KENT COUNTIES EFFECTIVE 10 AM

(SMYRNA, Del.) - Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County and Kent Counties effective at 10:00 a.m. These state-mandated Driving Restrictions will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe weather and perilous road conditions.

• Level 2 Driving Restriction for Kent and New Castle Counties - No 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.

Code Purple Shelters remain open 24 hours statewide.

Purple Shelters 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

• Kent County - 1-800-733-6816

• Sussex County - 302-519-0024

• Or call 211

Residents should:

• Sign up for the Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS) at de.gov/dens for updates on hazardous conditions.

• Visit NWS' Winter Weather Dashboard that details the short-term forecast for winter weather conditions in the three-state region that includes Delaware.

• Follow DelDOT's traffic advisory radio stations, WTMC, for streaming updates from WTMC Radio 1380AM and 98.5 FM. Listen to WTMC through the DelDOT app. which provides real-time updates on roadway and transit conditions.

• Visit PrepareDE.org for full lists of emergency items for the home and car.

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