State of Emergency LIFTED in Delaware at 5pm Tuesday

UPDATED – 02/24/26 – 5pm – Governor Matthew Meyer has terminated the Delaware State of Emergency enacted in response to Sunday’s winter storm as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The termination also releases Delaware National Guard assets. The State of Emergency originally went into effect at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026. Residents…

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Correction: Gov Moore Declares State of Emergency in Maryland

Governor Wes Moore this afternoon declared a State of Emergency as the threat of a powerful winter storm will impact Maryland beginning this evening through Monday, February 23. Travel tonight and overnight will be extremely hazardous, especially in areas under a blizzard warning. Marylanders are urged to avoid travel, to follow local forecasts, to stay…

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VIDEO: WINTER STORM: Governor Moore Declares State of Emergency in Maryland

Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Emergency due to the major winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures expected to impact Maryland beginning Saturday. Governor Moore also requested an Emergency Declaration from the federal government, which enables the federal government’s ability to expedite assistance to the State during and after the storm if necessary. …

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NJ Gov Murphy Declares State of Emergency for Propane Shortage

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency (Executive Order No. 408) as of 9am Friday due to a service disruption at a Marcus Hook propane distribution plant at Marcus Hook, PA. Murphy says that 186,000 New Jerseyans rely on propane for home heating – the State of Emergency is to ensure…

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State of Emergency Effective in Wicomico County till 6pm Wednesday

In response to the severe weather conditions expected over the next 12 hours, Wicomico County Executive, Julie Giordano, has declared a State of Emergency effective immediately. The State of Emergency will remain in effect until 6:00 PM tomorrow, February 12, 2025. The inclement weather, including heavy snow and freezing temperatures, is expected to create hazardous…

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City of Salisbury Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

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The Salisbury Police Department, Chief David Meienschein, has declared a state of emergency for February 11, 2025, effective from 1 p.m. to February 12, 2025, at 5 p.m., in preparation for the expected snowfall. City services will continue normal operations as officials monitor the storm in the early hours of Tuesday. Trash collection and recycling…

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Gov. Moore Declares State of Emergency in Maryland

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Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm that will impact Maryland into Tuesday. Some areas of the state could see up to a foot of snow which will cause hazardous road conditions and affect public transportation. Governor Moore has also directed the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to coordinate…

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VA Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia, which is expected to have impacts on Virginia beginning Friday. Response assets and supplies are being pre-positioned to assist local an state partners and the Virginia Emergency Support Team is being activated. Additional information from Gov Youngkin: “As this storm…

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Legislation Related to Public Health Emergencies Passes DE Senate

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Senate Bill 66-Senate Amendment 1, which Delaware Senator Eric Buckson introduced, has passed the Delaware Senate. The bill would require the Public Health Emergency Commission to meet within 30 days after the declaration of a State of Emergency related to public health. The Commission would then meet every 30 days until the termination of the…

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Del. COVID-19 State of Emergency Revised, Extended

Delaware Governor John Carney has formally extended the COVID-19 State of Emergency, as required for it to remain in effect for another 30 days. The State of Emergency was implemented January 3rd to allow for members of the Delaware National Guard to be trained as Certified Nursing Assistants and to grant Delaware Public Health some…

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BREAKING: Gov Carney Revises SOE to Include Indoor Mask Requirements Beginning Tuesday at 8am

Governor John Carney on Monday signed a revision to the State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear masks in indoor public settings, including convenience stores, grocery stores, gyms, restaurants, bars, hair salons, malls, and casinos. The mask requirement takes effect at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11. Also on Monday, Governor Carney announced plans to extend the school and child care…

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Gov Carney Issues State of Emergency Declaration to Combat Winter Surge of Coronavirus & Hospitalizations

Governor John Carney on Monday issued a new State of Emergency (SOE) declaration, effective today, January 3, 2022, to combat the winter surge of COVID-19 and hospitalizations.  Click here to read the full text of Governor Carney’s State of Emergency declaration. “We still face a very serious situation with COVID-19 in Delaware, especially in our hospital…

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Gov Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Areas of MD at Risk of Severe Tidal & Coastal Flooding

Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency for areas of Maryland along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, and the Atlantic Coast currently under a Coastal Flood Warning from the National Weather Service and therefore at risk of severe tidal and coastal flooding. The state of emergency declaration includes Baltimore City and the following…

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Del. Judicial Emergency To End July 13th

Delaware’s COVID-19 judicial emergency will come to an end July 13th, along with Delaware’s state of emergency. A mask mandate will also be lifted for fully vaccinated people who visit or work in court facilities effective Thursday, July 1st.People who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in judicial facilities. Chief Justice…

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Worcester Co. To End COVID-19 Local State Of Emergency

Worcester County will lift the local COVID-19 state of emergency effective July 1st. With that, the executive order that allows expanded outdoor seating and carry-out and delivery of alcoholic beverage also will expire. Outdoor seating that was permitted solely through the executive orders shall be removed as required by the Worcester County Health Department, or…

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DE State of Emergency to be Lifted July 13

Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that he intends to lift the COVID-19 State of Emergency Order on July 13. Governor Carney first signed the emergency order on March 12, 2020 to confront the spread of COVID-19 in Delaware communities. “We now have the tools to prevent COVID-19 infection, serious illness and hospitalization,” said Governor…

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VIDEO : Md. COVID State of Emergency Ends July 1st

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday announced that the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency will end July 1st. All emergency mandates and restrictions will be terminated that day. There will be no more statewide mask order for any settings, including schools, camps and child care facilities. “Thanks in large part to the hard work, the sacrifices,…

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Gov Carney Signs 29th Modification to Coronavirus State of Emergency; State Employees – Keep Masks Handy!

Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed the 29th modification to the COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration, eliminating social distancing requirements and removing Delaware’s mask mandate effective May 21. Delawareans, visitors, and Delaware businesses should follow social distancing and masking guidance for fully vaccinated individuals issued last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unvaccinated Delawareans…

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