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Note: This page is part of the Governor's News Archive, which holds press releases from January 2009 through September 2011. Since October 2011, recent news can be found in the Newsroom and archived news is available at news.delaware.gov. December 19, 2009 Markell Declares State of Emergency for Kent and New Castle Counties Effective at 3:00 PMMotorists In Two Counties Encouraged to Clear Roads as Soon as Possible Wilmington, DE - Governor Jack Markell declared a State of Emergency for New Castle and Kent counties effective at 3:00 pm today. All non-emergency vehicles are strongly encouraged to remain off Delaware roads in those counties until the State of Emergency is lifted. To this point, Kent and New Castle have received the brunt of the storm, though western Sussex has also received snow. Conditions are expected to intensify this afternoon with heavy snowfall and strong winds that will make driving exceptionally dangerous. DelDOT crews will be forced to concentrate only on major arteries for plowing, leaving most roads untouched. Conditions may dictate the declaration be extended to Sussex County later today, though no decisions have been made. “People are strongly advised to stay off the roads in Kent and New Castle counties,” Markell said. “Our state agencies have been working together to prepare for and combat the effects of this storm. Remaining off the roads helps them in this effort and is important to public safety.” The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is activated and National Guard personnel and equipment have been placed around the state to be used if needed for emergency transportation and rescues. |
