NOTICE FOR JAN 6 & 7 – Closures and Delays

11:00pm update 1/6/25

SCHOOLS:

BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL/ Lewes – Jan 6 closed
CAESAR RODNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT – Jan 6 closed
CAPE HENLOPEN SCHOOL DISTRICT – Jan 6 & 7 closed: The District will move to an asynchronous learning model. Principals of the schools will be reaching out to families with additional information.
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT:
NOTICE FOR MON JAN 6 – SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED
Due to the anticipated winter storm, all schools and offices in the Christina School District will be closed on Monday, January 6. Preschool Programs, Adult Education, Continuing Education Classes, CSD Virtual Academy and Distance Learning classes are also canceled.
We encourage you to check our website for frequently updated information. Please remember that any decision made regarding bad weather and emergencies affects the specified school date only, a new announcement will be made if the conditions continue.
COLONIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – 6:30pm January 6 Update: Colonial school district will have a 2 hour delay opening Tuesday, January 7th. For the most up to date information on school cancellations, closings and other school-related issues, please visit http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/newsroom/weather-updates/ Schools and Offices will be closed Monday, January 6th due to weather conditions. For the most up to date information on school cancellations, closings and other school-related issues, please visit http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/newsroom/weather-updates/
DELMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT – Jan 6 closed
DELMARVA CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER – Jan 6 closed
DELMARVA CHRISTIAN HS – Jan 6 closed
DELMARVA CHRISTIAN MILTON CAMPUS – Jan 6 closed
EPWORTH CHRISTIAN/LAUREL – Jan 6 closed
EPWORTH PRESCHOOL/REHOBOTH BEACH – Jan 6 closed
GREENWOOD MENNONITE SCHOOL – Jan 6 closed

INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT – 2:30pm Jan 6 Update: Jan 6 & 7 closed – School and district offices will also be closed. Custodians should report to work as directed their chief custodian. All other employees should not report to work. All evening community education programs are also cancelled for Tuesday.

LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT – 6:30pm January 6 Update: Lake Forest Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th 2025, due to inclement weather. 
Due to the inclement weather, all Lake Forest Schools and offices will be will be closed Monday, January 6th 2025.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT– Jan 6 closed
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL / Dagsboro – Jan 6 closed
MILFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL – Jan 6 & 7 closed. School and district offices will also be closed. Custodians should report to work as directed their chief custodian. All other employees should not report to work. All evening community education programs are also cancelled for Tuesday 7.
MILFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT – Jan 6 closed
POLYTECH SCHOOL DISTRICT – Jan 6 closed
SEAFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT – Jan 6 & 7 closed. 1:30pm Jan 6 Update: All Seaford Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday January 7th.  Any after-school programs and evening activities including sports are also cancelled for tomorrow.  Check their website at www.seafordbluejays.org for updates.  

SUSSEX ACADEMY – Jan 6 & 7 closed
SUSSEX MONTESSORI / Seaford – Jan 6 closed

SUSSEX TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – Jan 6 & 7 closed – will operate on a remote schedule – students should check Schoology for information. 1pm Jan 6 Update: Due to the weather conditions Sussex Technical High School will operate on a remote schedule on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
THE ARK EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER / Laurel – Jan 6 closed
THE CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY / Seaford – Jan 6 closed
WOODBRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT – Jan 6 & 7 schools & all offices closed for students – Staff will receive instructions Tuesday by email

GOVERNMENT:

• Ocean City Council meeting rescheduled for Wednesday, January 8
• Lewes Board of Public Works – Jan 6 & 7 closed
• Salisbury – City offices – Jan 6 & 7 closed – trash and recycling will be picked up as scheduled / City State of Emergency remains in effect until 5pm Tuesday, January 7
• Snow Hill Town Hall – Jan 6 & 7 closed
• State of Delaware court facilities in Kent and Sussex Counties – opening late at 10am
• Sussex County Government offices – closed / County Council swearing-in & meeting moved to 1pm – open to the public
• Wicomico County Council Meeting – postponed to Thursday, January 9 at 6pm
• Wicomico County Government Office buildings, convenience centers, and ferries – closed (Landfills will be open)
• Worcester County Government offices – Jan 6 & 7 closed – Worcester County Commissioners Meeting rescheduled to Tuesday, January 14 at 10am
  • Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill – Jan 6 & 7 closed
  • Worcester County Central Landfill in Newark, and the Homeowner Convenience Centers (located in Berlin, Pocomoke, Snow Hill, and at the Central Landfill) – Jan 6 & 7 closed 

OTHER: 

Mountaire Farms / Selbyville & Millsboro processing plants – first shift will start 3 hours late, second shift will at normal time;  All other facilities will resume normal operations on Tuesday

Atlantic General Hospital – All Atlantic General Health System primary care and specialty care offices will open at noon

The John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center will open at noon

The outpatient lab and imaging department at the Gudelsky Family Medical Center will remain closed until Wednesday

The outpatient lab located at the James G. Barrett Medical Office Building and the Atlantic General Women’s Imaging Center will open at noon 

The AGHRx RediScripts Pharmacy at the Gudelsky Family Medical Center will be open at noon.  

Atlantic ImmediCare at the Townsend Medical Center will open at noon

Cape Henlopen Senior Center – Jan 6 & 7 closed 

Lewes Senior Activity Center – Jan 6 & 7 closed 

Milford Senior Center – Jan 6 & 7 closed

COLLEGES:

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY – Jan 6 Campus locations closed – classes held virtually

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE – 6:30pm January 6 Update: The University of Delaware’s Newark campus, and other UD locations in New Castle County, will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled.

The University’s Lewes and Paradee campuses will modify operations and academic instruction for Jan. 7. Non-essential employees at the Paradee and Lewes campuses should work remotely on Jan. 7 and not report to campus. For additional details and specific information refer to the University of Delaware homepage at https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2025/january/winter-weather-delayed-opening-january-7/

In anticipation of accumulating snowfall that may lead to slippery roads and hazardous driving conditions, the University of Delaware has made alterations to its operations and academic instruction for Monday, Jan. 6, at UD’s Newark campus, the Paradee campus in Dover and the Sharp campus in Lewes. Click on this UD Homepage for additional details and updates. 

• University of Delaware Research & Education Center / Georgetown – Jan 6 closed

• University of Delaware – all campuses – Jan 6 classes to be virtual – or canceled at instructor’s discretion

GOVERNMENT:

CITY OF WILMINGTON: Weather Causes Trash Collection Schedule to Be Adjusted for Week
Public Works Commissioner Kelly Williams said today that, due to weather conditions expected from tomorrow’s pending snow event, trash collection will be delayed. The collection of recyclables will remain unchanged. The modified collection schedule is as follows:
• Monday, January 6: NO COLLECTION
• Tuesday, January 7: East of I-95 trash collection
• Wednesday, January 8: West of I-95 trash collection
• Thursday, January 9: East of I-95 recyclables collection
• Friday, January 10: West of I-95 recyclables collection 
Follow this link for more information about trash and recycling in the City. To report issues about trash and recycling collection, please dial 3-1-1 or visit: www.WilmingtonDE.gov/311.
 
Town of Georgetown: Snow Emergency Plan Activation
Parking restrictions in effect starting at 10:00 PM Today
Georgetown – With the forecast of significant winter weather and the issuance of a Winter Storm Warning for the Georgetown area, effective today, January 5, 2025, at 10:00 PM, the Town of Georgetown will activate its snow emergency plan.
Starting at this time, parking restrictions will apply to designated snow emergency routes, making it easier and more effective for equipment to clear snow from the streets. 
The designated snow emergency routes are:
• Market Street (East and West)
• Bedford Street (North and South)
• Bridgeville Road
• Pine Street (East and West)
• Race Street (North and South)
• Front Street (North and South)
• East Laurel Street – North Bedford Street to North Race Street
• West Laurel Street – North Bedford Street to North Front Street
• Edward Street – North Bedford Street to North Front Street
• West North Street – North Bedford Street to DuPont Highway (Route 113)
• Albury Avenue – East Market Street to Cedar Street

Vehicles parked along these streets may be subject to towing if not removed by the owner.  Residents are asked to avoid traveling during adverse weather conditions. Those who must travel are asked to use caution around snow removal equipment and personnel.

Town ordinance also states that the sidewalks be cleared within 24 hours after a snowfall. Residents with a fire hydrant near their property are asked to take an extra minute or two to ensure that it is clear and visible.
Residents with questions about the snow emergency can log on to the Town’s website – www.georgetowndel.com for more information or call the Town offices at (302) 856-7391.

• DEWEY BEACH TOWN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES – Jan 6 closed – essential workers report as usual
• GEORGETOWN TOWN OFFICES: Due to the forecast for winter weather, Georgetown town offices will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025.
• With as much as 8 to 12 inches of snow predicted, ensuring the safety of town employees and residents is imperative. A winter storm warning goes into effect at 10:00 PM this evening and extends through 4:00 AM on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel.
• Please continue to monitor the Town of Georgetown’s website, social media platforms, and local media for any pertinent updates, which will be posted as warranted
• Kent County Levy Court – Jan 6 closed
• Millsboro Town Council Jan 6 meeting – postponed
• Millsboro Town Hall – Jan 6 closed & snow emergency routes are activated
• Ocean City – Mayor & Council Jan 6 meeting – postponed – will be rescheduled for either Tuesday or Wednesday night
• Rehoboth Beach – Jan 6 City Hall business offices will open at 10:30am – non-essential personnel who can are encouraged to work from home
  • Rehoboth Board of Commissioners workshop will begin on time at 9am 
  • Rehoboth Beach parking department is closed
  • Truitt Street Community Center and the Newton Street Community Center – closed 
• State of Delaware court facilities, with the exception of the 24-hour Justice of the Peace Courts (JP Courts 3, 7 and 11) – Jan 6 closed
• State of Maryland State Government offices – Jan 6 closed – All telework employees should work as scheduled from home
• Sussex County Government Offices – 8pm Jan 6 Update: Sussex County government offices closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 due to winter weather; County Council swearing-in ceremony, meeting shifted to 1 p.m.
• Sussex County government offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, due to icy and snow-covered road conditions as a result of today’s winter storm.
• Be further advised, the scheduled swearing-in of three new members of the Sussex County Council, and the first meeting of the body for the New Year, will move forward, at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting, inside Council chambers at the County Administrative Offices building, 2 The Circle, in Georgetown is open to the public and media, and will be broadcast via the County website at this link: https://tinyurl.com/yc4dnaxw.
• Wicomico County Circuit Court – Jan 6 closed
• Wicomico County District Court – Jan 6 closed
• Wicomico County Government Buildings – Jan 6 closed – Essential employees should follow their departmental protocols and are expected to report as scheduled
• Wilmington VA Medical Center – all outpatient services and their five VA Clinics in Dover and Georgetown, Delaware and Northfield, Rio Grande and Vineland New Jersey- closed on Monday, Jan 6. Patients may be contacted to convert to a telehealth appointment or rescheduled
  • Wilmington VA Medical Center’s main campus in Elsmere, all outpatient services areas to include primary care, behavioral health and specialty care appointments will be on a 2- hour delay.

SUSSEX COUNTY GOV. OFFICES: Sussex County government offices will be CLOSED on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, due to the forecast for winter weather in the region.

STATE OF DELAWARE OFFICES: 8pm Jan 6 Update: On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and Sussex Counties should report to work by 10 a.m. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled. State of Delaware offices in New Castle County will operate on their regular schedule.

State of Delaware offices in all three counties will remain closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. for non-essential employees. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.

OTHER:

• ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL SYSTEM– Jan 6 Essential staff can & should report if they are safely able.   Non-essential staff do not need to report.  Staff that are remote or have the capabilities to work remote should do so

• Primary Care and Specialty Care offices are closed
• All elective surgeries and procedures (including endoscopy) are cancelled unless otherwise directed 
• John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center is closed
• All Outpatient hospital walk-in and scheduled services including lab, imaging and sleep studies at Atlantic General Hospital and the Gudelsky Family Medical Center are closed 
• Atlantic ImmediCare at Townsend Medical Center will be closed
• BAYHEALTH Jan 6
• Bayhealth Medical Group practices and Bayhealth specialty practices (this includes all outpatient clinics) – closed.
• – All Bayhealth Outpatient Services including Imaging, Lab, Oncology, Outpatient Therapies, Wound Care, etc. – closed  
• BEEBE HEALTHCARE: 1 p.m. Jan 6 Update: Beebe Healthcare Announces Operations for Tuesday, Jan. 7
• LEWES (Jan. 6, 2024) – Monitoring the ongoing forecast and anticipated cold temperatures tomorrow, Beebe Healthcare is announcing openings and closings for Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the remainder of Monday.
• At 2 p.m. Monday, the Rehoboth Walk-In Care Center and the Lab and Imaging in Rehoboth at the Bookhammer Outpatient Surgery Center will close for in-person patient care. Virtual walk-in visits are still available.
• To schedule a virtual visit Monda or Tuesday for Walk-In Care, please visit: www.beebehealthcare.org/services/walk-care and choose the virtual visit option at the bottom right. Please note not all medical conditions are appropriate for a virtual visit. A member of Beebe’s care team will determine if this is an option for you or your loved one.
• Beebe continues to make decisions with our patients’ needs in mind who are showing up for emergent and medically necessary care. Thank you to our team members who have been able to provide the availability of these needed services to Sussex County.
• We have been closely monitoring the situation with state and local authorities in order to make the best decisions moving forward.
• The following locations are planning to be open to care for patients Tuesday, Jan. 7:
• Emergency Departments
• Medically necessary and urgent procedures and surgeries at the Specialty Surgical Hospital and the Lewes Campus
• Beebe’s 5 Walk-In Care Centers from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Rehoboth, Millville, Millsboro, Milton, and Georgetown)
• Beebe Lab and Imaging Rehoboth in the Bookhammer building will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Lab Express will be open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (at Millville, Millsboro, Milton, and Georgetown)
• Beebe Imaging will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (at Millville, Millsboro, Milton, and Georgetown)
• Beebe Open MRI Oak Orchard from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cape Pharmacy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The following locations will not open on Tuesday, Jan. 7 or will see patients virtually:
• All Beebe Medical Group Primary and Specialty Care locations will not see patients in the offices. Patients will be contacted, and virtual visits will be scheduled where clinically appropriate to ensure continuity of care. Other patients will be rescheduled by their care team
• Tunnell and South Coastal Cancer Centers will be closed
• Lab in Long Neck and Milford will be closed
• All Physical Rehabilitation Services locations
• Beebe Wound Care.
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• As of 7 a.m. Monday – Beebe Healthcare continues to monitor the forecast and has made the following changes to operations on Monday, Jan. 6.
• As of 7 a.m. Monday, the following locations are planning to be open to care for patients:
• Emergency Departments
• Elective and urgent procedures and surgeries at Specialty Surgical Hospital and the Lewes Campus
• Oncology Services at Tunnell, South Coastal, and Specialty Surgical Hospital until 11 a.m.
• The Rehoboth Walk-In Care Center
• Lab and Diagnostic Imaging at Bookhammer Outpatient Surgery Center on the Abessinio Health Campus
• The following locations will not open on Monday or will see patients virtually:
• All Beebe Medical Group Primary and Specialty Care locations will not see patients in the offices. Patients have been contacted and virtual visits have been scheduled where clinically appropriate to ensure continuity of care. Other patients will be rescheduled by their care team.
• Walk-In Care Centers (Georgetown, Millville, Millsboro, and Milton)
• Lab and Imaging locations in Georgetown, Long Neck, Milford, Millville, Millsboro, Milton, Oak Orchard
• All Physical Rehabilitation Services locations
• Beebe Wound Care
• Cape Pharmacy
• As they continue to monitor the weather, Beebe has made these additional changes to its locations for patient care. These decisions have been with our patients’ needs and safety in mind who are showing up for non-emergent but medically necessary care. Thank you to our team members who have been able to provide the availability of those services to Sussex County. We have been closely monitoring the situation with state and local authorities in order to make the best decisions moving forward. As new information continues to become available, we will respond accordingly.
• From David A. Tam, MD, MBA, CPHE, FACHE, President & CEO, Beebe Healthcare: “Beebe Healthcare is Sussex County’s health system. We have grown to provide life-sustaining needed services for the people of our community. We have been monitoring the weather situation closely to ensure the most judicious balance of safety for our staff, while providing the care our patients need. Safety is our priority for our community – both our patients and our staff. I understand that Monday’s weather may not make it possible for patients to make their appointments, but Beebe provides critical services and will do our best to remain open for those in need of procedures, including cancer treatments, other illnesses, and emergencies. We urge everyone to take proper precautions and make the best decision that is right for them and their families.”atients to make their appointments, but Beebe provides critical services and will do our best to remain open for those in need of procedures, including cancer treatments, other illnesses, and emergencies. We urge everyone to take proper precautions and make the best decision that is right for them and their families.”
• CHEER Senior Services / Sussex – Jan 6 closed
• Chesapeake Health Care – Jan 6 closed – all appointments canceled
• First State Community Action / Georgetown & Dover – Jan 6 closed
• Food Bank of Delaware – Jan 6 closed
• Georgetown Public Library – Jan 6 closed
• Indian River Senior Center – Jan 6 closed
• Lewes Senior Activity Center – Jan 6 closed
• La Red Health Center – Jan 6 closed
• Milford Public Library – Jan 6 closed
• Milford Senior Center – Jan 6 closed
• Mountaire Farms / Millsboro & Selbyville processing plants – Jan 6 closed both shifts
• – Health & Wellness Centers – Jan 6 closed 
• – Millsboro Admin Building – Jan 6 closed – employees should prepare to work from home 
• – Other Mountaire locations – contact supervisors to determine schedule
• Nanticoke Senior Center – Jan 6 closed
• Rehoboth Beach Public Library – Jan 6 closed
• Salisbury Zoo – Jan 6 closed
• Selbyville Public Library – Jan 6 closed
• St Michael & Mary Mother of Peace – Jan 6 Religious education canceled
• TIDALHEALTH: 3:30 PM Update with plans for Tuesday, Jan. 7.
• TidalHealth announces the following weather-related healthcare services updates for Tuesday, Jan. 7.
• · TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, TidalHealth Nanticoke and the Emergency Departments at both hospitals will be open.
• · Normal operations at both hospitals, including inpatient, surgery, and outpatient services, are tentatively scheduled to resume on Tuesday. HOWEVER, a reassessment of the weather for Tuesday will be made at 5 PM Monday evening. If the situation changes, we will adjust accordingly.
• · All non-hospital-based services will REOPEN AT NOON on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
• If you have an appointment prior to Noon at any TidalHealth off-campus location, your appointment will be rescheduled, and you will be contacted.
• If for any reason you are uncomfortable traveling to your appointment, please call the office after Noon on Tuesday and TidalHealth will gladly reschedule your appointment.
• Opening at Noon on Tuesday, Jan. 7:
• TidalHealth McCready Pavilion and services.
• All TidalHealth Primary Care and Specialty Care offices.
• All TidalHealth Immediate Care Centers.
• All Your Doc’s In locations.
• The TidalHealth Mears campus in Seaford and all services.
• TidalHealth ambulatory campuses and all services in Millsboro and Ocean Pines, including endoscopy.
• Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, TidalHealth Nanticoke and TidalHealth Ocean Pines campus.
• TidalHealth FamilyLabs.
• TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric Centers in Seaford and Salisbury.
• Adult Fitness at Salisbury and Ocean Pines.
• TidalHealth Surgery Center.
• Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and Partial Hospitalization Program.
• TidalHealth Crisis Center.
• TidalHealth Sleep Centers in Salisbury and Seaford.
• Outpatient, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy services at both hospitals.
• Pulmonary Function Testing at both hospitals.
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• 6:30 AM Update for Monday, Jan. 6: Nothing has changed from yesterday’s update (below). Both hospital campuses and emergency departments are OPEN. If you must travel, please be safe, and use caution when driving and walking. We will keep you updated here with any changes for today and our plans for Tuesday:
• – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke hospital campuses and emergency departments are open. 
• – Emergency Services at TidalHealth McCready Pavilion are open.
• – All TidalHealth Primary Care and Specialty Care offices are closed.
• (Staff will contact patients to reschedule appointments or procedures)
• – All elective surgeries and procedures (including heart and cancer) at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke are canceled.
• (Staff will contact patients to reschedule appointments or procedures)
•  – All Outpatient hospital Services at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, TidalHealth Nanticoke, and TidalHealth McCready Pavilion are closed.
•  – All Your Doc’s In locations on Delmarva will remain closed today.
• – TidalHealth Immediate Care Centers in Laurel and Seaford are closed. 
(Please visit your nearest emergency TidalHealth Mears Campus and all services are closed in Seaford.
• – TidalHealth Millsboro and Ocean Pines campuses are closed and all services on those campuses are canceled.
• – All TidalHealth FamilyLabs are closed.
• – TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric Centers in Seaford and Salisbury are closed.
•  – Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, TidalHealth Nanticoke and TidalHealth Ocean Pines campus is closed.
•  – Adult Fitness at Salisbury and Ocean Pines is closed.
• – TidalHealth Surgery Center is closed.
• – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and Partial Hospitalization Program is closed.
(Telehealth visits are being scheduled)
• – TidalHealth Crisis Center is closed.
• –  TidalHealth Sleep Centers in Salisbury and Seaford are closed.
• – Outpatient, Physical and Speech Therapy services are closed.

DART Service Status for Monday, January 6, 2025

Kent and Sussex Counties: All bus services in Kent and Sussex Counties are suspended, including Intercounty service and Paratransit Service, with exception of dialysis trips to open facilities. Please call 911 for all other emergency trips. 

New Castle County: Bus service is operating with the following detours/service disruptions; Paratransit service is operating with possible delays:

Route 4: No service to Kynlyn; bus stays on Governor Printz Blvd.

Route 8: No service on 8^th or 9^th Sts. between Jackson and Lincoln Sts.

Route 10: No service on Edinburgh Dr.

Route 13: No service in Bellefonte or Airport Plaza; bus stays on Dupont Hwy.

Route 14: No service on Bunch Blvd. Moorehouse Dr., Dunleith; bus stays on New Castle Ave.

Route 15:  No service in Jefferson Farms or to Hope Center

Route 20: No service on Hickory Hill, Millcreek Road or AI Dupont High School

Route 25: No service in Airport Plaza or Llangollen; bus stays on Dupont Hwy.

Route 46: No service to Odessa/Middletown; service will only operate between Newark and Peoples Plaza

Route 64: No service in Sparrow Run, bus stays on US 40

DART Connect – Newark:  Suspended

Please check DartFirstState.com for any service disruptions/updates or download the free DART Transit app for real-time bus information.  DART riders can also subscribe to Rider Alerts and DART news at Delaware Notification Service (find DART under DelDOT).

Please use caution getting to bus stops due to potentially slippery conditions; please have driveways and sidewalks cleared for your safety and the safety of our Paratransit Operators

For SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line service status, please view SEPTA’s website at septa.org

Cecil Transit services are suspended. Please view www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit for updates.

For Amtrack, please view www.amtrak.com/alert/Amtrak-operating-modified-schedule-in-northeast

Use this link to access DelDOT’s interactive maps, including snow accumulations, snow plow tracker, travel restrictions, and live traffic camera feeds: https://deldot.gov/map/#

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BEYOND DELAWARE:

• City of Crisfield – Jan 6 closed

• Dorchester County Circuit Court – Jan 6 closed

• Dorchester County District Court – Jan 6 closed

• ACCOMACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Jan 6 closed

• CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Jan 6 &7 Schools & offices closed

• DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOLS – Jan 6 closed

• FAITH BAPTIST SCHOOL/SALISBURY – Jan 6 closed

• HOLLY GROVE CHRISTIAN/WESTOVER – Jan 6 closed

• MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL / Berlin – Jan 6 closed

• SALISBURY SCHOOL – Jan 6 closed

• SEASIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY / Ocean City – Jan 6 closed
• SOMERSET COUNTY SCHOOLS – Jan 6 closed for students & all staff. Essential personnel – remain on standby
• ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL / Salisbury – Jan 6 closed
• STS PETER & PAUL / Easton – Jan 6 closed

• TALBOT COUNTY SCHOOLS – Jan 6 closed

• WICOMICO COUNTY SCHOOLS & CENTRAL OFFICE – Jan 6 closed

• WORCESTER COUNTY SCHOOLS – Jan 6 closed
• WORCESTER PREP – Jan 6 closed

• CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE – Jan 6 closed

• SALISBURY UNIVERSITY – Jan 6 & 7 closed

• UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE – operate in a state of remote work. All scheduled classes will be virtual, all in-person activities – canceled. Only essential personnel will be on campus Monday

• WOR-WIC COMMUNITY – Jan 6 closed

• SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEATHER CLOSURE
(Westover, MD) – Due to inclement weather, the Somerset County Health Department will
be closed Monday, January 6, 2025. This includes the main office in Westover and the
Wellness and Recovery Center in Princess Anne. Medical transportation appointments will be rescheduled. Clinic appointments will be rescheduled. Normal operations are expected to resume Tuesday, January 7, 2025, if weather permits.
Please follow updates on our social media: somersethealthmd on Facebook and Instagram.

• WICOMICO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICES CLOSED: All Wicomico County Health Department Offices are Closed tomorrow Monday January 6, 2025 because of weather conditions. 
• BALTIMORE, MD 8:23pm January Update: Baltimore Mayor’s Office: Evening Update on Winter Storm Management
• NWS Winter Storm Warning Continues, City Government to Open Tuesday with 2-Hour Delay, Over 400 Snow Crews Operating, Code Blue Declaration Extended
• BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, January 6, 2025) – Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following evening update regarding the winter storm that has caused significant snow accumulation, icy conditions, and freezing temperatures across Baltimore. 
• The Baltimore City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated. The State of Emergency declaration issued by Mayor Scott last night remains in effect.
• For updated weather forecasts and traffic conditions, residents should tune into local news stations, check social media resources and visit the city’s snow page at snow.baltimore city.gov.
• Forecast Update
• The Baltimore region continues to be under a National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning, lasting until Tuesday, January 7 at 1:00 a.m. Baltimore City saw snow accumulation of at least 4 inches. 
• These conditions will continue to cause snowy and icy conditions on roadways across the city, but Baltimore City Department of Transportation crews and contractors continue to work around the clock plowing and treating roads. 
• Icy conditions and streets that need to be re-treated can be called-in to 3-1-1 or submitted to the 3-1-1 app. 
• Ongoing Road Treatment & Crew Deployment
• Department of Transportation snow crews and contractors have remained fully activated since 5:00 p.m. Sunday evening and are continuing around the clock operations heading into tonight.
• Main streets, school zones, and emergency routes to hospitals were among the first areas to be plowed and salted. Crews continue to focus on all primary and secondary zones, and are working to conduct as much treatment as possible before snow returns later this afternoon.
• Full deployment of available crews continues, with over 250 DOT snow vehicles/equipment currently deployed and over 400 additional contractor vehicles in rotation.
• Closures & Service Delays
• Baltimore City Government will operate on a 2-hour delayed opening on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 with liberal leave and telework options in effect for non-essential employees. Additional information or questions should be addressed by the Office of the Labor Commissioner or immediate supervisors.
• Baltimore City Schools have announced that schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 7. School essential employees should report on time. Non-essential district office employees will work remotely. For more information about inclement weather-related closures, visit www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather. 
• Enoch Pratt Libraries will remain closed on Tuesday, January 7. More information on closures and branch hours can be found at https://www.prattlibrary.org/.
• DPW has suspended Mechanical Street Sweeping operations until further notice.
• DPW has also announced that due to continued impassable conditions in alleyways, trash and recycling pickup will be postponed for Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This week’s trash and recycling schedule will be pushed back one day (for example, if your normal pickup is on Tuesday, it will now be Wednesday. If your pickup is Wednesday, it will now be Thursday, etc.)
• The Harbor Connector and Charm City Circulator will operate on normal schedules tomorrow. Riders can check for service updates at charmcitycirc.com and through the Passio Go app. 
• Reminders for Residents
• Take the necessary precautions for yourselves and your families.
• Check on elderly or sick neighbors
• Stay home and off the roads, if possible. If travel is necessary, drive slow and take added precautions.
• Shovel and salt the areas outside of your homes and businesses.
• Do not park in emergency snow zones.
• Do not crowd the plow.
• Street sweeping is not in effect.
• Be careful with secondary heating sources like space heaters. Always use as directed and avoid placing them anywhere that may be a fire hazard.
• If you experience issues related to building heat being out, you can contact 311 who may be able to provide assistance.
• Ensure smoke alarms are in working order and establish a fire safety plan for your entire family.
• Remember to bring pets indoors whenever possible. If your pet is outdoors, they must be protected by a well-constructed, raised shelter that is dry and draft-free. Sufficient bedding and a door flap must be in place to maintain body heat. Fresh, unfrozen, drinkable water must be provided at all times. If you witness a pet without adequate shelter, contact animal control via 311 (phone or app). If you believe an animal is in immediate life-threatening danger, call 911.  
• Stay tuned to the DOT social media for tips and tricks for the weather
• Snow Emergency Routes
• The Department of Transportation continues to advise motorists to avoid parking in Snow Emergency Routes. 
• Snow Emergency Routes are clearly marked with black and white signs and residents should follow all posted signage. Residents that park along these designated routes obstruct the movement of snow plows and hinder safe snow removal efforts. If Phase II Snow Emergency is implemented, any vehicles that are parked along these designated roadways will be relocated by tow vehicles to ensure safe plow operations. Residents with questions concerning the location of their vehicles should call 311.
• The Parking Authority of Baltimore City announced that residents in Federal Hill, Fells Point, Harbor East, Perkins Homes, and Little Italy are able to park their cars in their neighborhood City-owned parking facilities during the upcoming snow emergency. Parking is free in these garages effective from Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM until Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM (this time may be extended based on conditions and on monthly contract parker obligations), and is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Residents will be asked to provide proof of residency at the garages. Parking your cars in these garages will assist the City in its snow removal efforts. Do not park on the roof at these locations.
• Participating garages include:
• Little Italy Parking Garage
  400 S. Central Avenue
  Baltimore, Maryland 21202
• West Street Garage
  40 E. West Street
  Baltimore, Maryland 21230
• Caroline Street Garage
  805 S. Caroline Street
  Baltimore, Maryland 21231
• Fleet & Eden Garage
  501 S. Eden Street
  Baltimore, MD 21205
• Code Blue Declaration & Winter Shelter Activation
• The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) has officially extended its Code Blue Extreme Cold Declaration, through Saturday, January 11, 2025.  
• Please take the necessary precautions, stay indoors whenever possible, and check on vulnerable neighbors and loved ones.
• More information on Code Blue Declarations can be found here: https://health.baltimorecity.gov/emergency-preparedness-response/code-blue 
• The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) has declared a Code Purple winter shelter activation which will be in effect until Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. 
• Residents who are in need of emergency shelter should call the Baltimore City Shelter Hotline at (443) 984-9540 which has extended hours of operation during winter shelter activation from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. After 9:00 p.m. residents should call (443) 695-7378 to be connected to emergency shelter. 
• For a full list of warming centers, emergency shelters, and additional resources available during winter shelter activation, visit homeless.baltimorecity.gov/winter-shelter. 
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• (Monday, January 6, 2025) – Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following midday update regarding the winter storm that has caused significant snow accumulation, icy conditions, and freezing temperatures across Baltimore. 
• The Baltimore City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated. The State of Emergency declaration issued by Mayor Scott last night remains in effect.
• For updated weather forecasts and traffic conditions, residents should tune into local news stations, check social media resources and visit the city’s snow page at snow.baltimore city.gov.
• Forecast Update
• The Baltimore region continues to be under a National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning, lasting until Tuesday, January 7 at 1:00 a.m. So far, Baltimore City has seen snow accumulation as high as 4+ inches. 
• These conditions will continue to cause snowy and icy conditions on roadways across the city, but Baltimore City Department of Transportation crews and contractors continue to work around the clock plowing and treating roads. 
• Icy conditions and streets that need to be re-treated can be called-in to 3-1-1 or submitted to the 3-1-1 app. 
• Ongoing Road Treatment & Crew Deployment
• Department of Transportation snow crews and contractors have been fully activated in preparation for this storm since 5:00 p.m. Sunday evening.
• Main streets, school zones, and emergency routes to hospitals were among the first areas to be plowed and salted. Crews continue to focus on all primary and secondary zones, and are working to conduct as much treatment as possible before snow returns later this afternoon.
• Full deployment of available crews continues, with over 250 DOT snow vehicles/equipment currently deployed and over 400 additional contractor vehicles in rotation.
• Closures & Service Delays
• Baltimore City Government remains closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. 
• Essential employees, and employees designated as emergency essential (for the current weather event), including those who work the afternoon and evening shift(s), must report to work and/or remain at work as scheduled, unless informed otherwise by their agency head, designee, or immediate supervisor. Additional information or questions should be addressed by the Office of Labor Commissioner or immediate supervisors.
• Currently, City government is expected to reopen on Tuesday, January 7, but an official decision will be made later this evening. 
• Additionally, DPW has suspended Mechanical Street Sweeping operations until further notice.
• The Harbor Connector had a delayed start but has since opened for service as of 12:30 p.m. 
• The Charm City Circulator has suspended service for today. Riders can check for service updates at charmcitycirc.com and through the Passio Go app. 
• Reminders for Residents
• Take the necessary precautions for yourselves and your families.
• Check on elderly or sick neighbors
• Stay home and off the roads, if possible. If travel is necessary, drive slow and take added precautions.
• Shovel and salt the areas outside of your homes and businesses.
• Do not park in emergency snow zones.
• Do not crowd the plow.
• Street sweeping is not in effect.
• Be careful with secondary heating sources like space heaters. Always use as directed and avoid placing them anywhere that may be a fire hazard.
• If you experience issues related to building heat being out, you can contact 311 who may be able to provide assistance.
• Ensure smoke alarms are in working order and establish a fire safety plan for your entire family.
• Remember to bring pets indoors whenever possible. If your pet is outdoors, they must be protected by a well-constructed, raised shelter that is dry and draft-free. Sufficient bedding and a door flap must be in place to maintain body heat. Fresh, unfrozen, drinkable water must be provided at all times. If you witness a pet without adequate shelter, contact animal control via 311 (phone or app). If you believe an animal is in immediate life-threatening danger, call 911.  
• Stay tuned to the DOT social media for tips and tricks for the weather
• Snow Emergency Routes
• The Department of Transportation continues to advise motorists to avoid parking in Snow Emergency Routes. 
• Snow Emergency Routes are clearly marked with black and white signs and residents should follow all posted signage. Residents that park along these designated routes obstruct the movement of snow plows and hinder safe snow removal efforts. If Phase II Snow Emergency is implemented, any vehicles that are parked along these designated roadways will be relocated by tow vehicles to ensure safe plow operations. Residents with questions concerning the location of their vehicles should call 311.
• The Parking Authority of Baltimore City announced that residents in Federal Hill, Fells Point, Harbor East, Perkins Homes, and Little Italy are able to park their cars in their neighborhood City-owned parking facilities during the upcoming snow emergency. Parking is free in these garages effective from Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM until Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM (this time may be extended based on conditions and on monthly contract parker obligations), and is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Residents will be asked to provide proof of residency at the garages. Parking your cars in these garages will assist the City in its snow removal efforts.  Do not park on the roof at these locations.
• Participating garages include:
• Little Italy Parking Garage
  400 S. Central Avenue
  Baltimore, Maryland 21202
• West Street Garage
  40 E. West Street
  Baltimore, Maryland 21230
• Caroline Street Garage
  805 S. Caroline Street
  Baltimore, Maryland 21231
• Fleet & Eden Garage
  501 S. Eden Street
  Baltimore, MD 21205
• Code Blue Declaration & Winter Shelter Activation
• The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) has officially extended its Code Blue Extreme Cold Declaration, through Saturday, January 11, 2025. 
• Please take the necessary precautions, stay indoors whenever possible, and check on vulnerable neighbors and loved ones.
• More information on Code Blue Declarations can be found here: https://health.baltimorecity.gov/emergency-preparedness-response/code-blue 
• The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) has declared a Code Purple winter shelter activation which will be in effect until Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. 
• Residents who are in need of emergency shelter should call the Baltimore City Shelter Hotline at (443) 984-9540 which has extended hours of operation during winter shelter activation from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. After 9:00 p.m. residents should call (443) 695-7378 to be connected to emergency shelter. 
• For a full list of warming centers, emergency shelters, and additional resources available during winter shelter activation, visit homeless.baltimorecity.gov/winter-shelter. 
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• (Sunday, January 5, 2025) – Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in Baltimore City in response to severe winter weather expected across the region. The Executive Order mobilizes the City of Baltimore’s Emergency Operations Plan to deploy emergency resources and activates additional resources needed to tackle the emergency situation. This State of Emergency is in effect starting 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and will remain in effect for forty-eight hours, subject to renewal or cancellation as conditions warrant.
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• WORCESTER COUNTY DISTRICT COURT / Ocean City & Snow Hill – Jan 6 closed
• WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES – Jan 6 closed
• WOODLAND FERRY will be closed on Monday Jan 6 until further notice because of the storm

Use this link to track the storm impacting our community and get the latest information from the National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/phi/