Delaware Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm Fern

Governor Meyer declared a State of Emergency for Delaware as Winter Storm Fern approaches, with DEMA activated at Enhanced Watch and the SEOC slated for full activation and a Joint Information Center in place; the National Weather Service forecasts 8–12 inches of snow statewide and potential outages, prompting Level 1–3 driving restrictions to curb travel; residents are urged to prepare, enroll in the Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS), monitor updates, and expect coordinated response from agencies including the National Guard, DelDOT, DHSS, and DSP.