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Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed March 16 to 20 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week in conjunction with DNREC and DEMA. Learn more about flood preparedness at the webinar Wednesday, March 19, 2026. news.delaware.gov/2026/03/16/dnr…

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday known for parades, shamrocks and all things Irish. From leprechauns to the color green, learn all about St. Patrick’s Day at your Delaware Public Library! delawarelibraries.org #saintpatricksday #netde #delibraries #delawarelibraries

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Si perdió alimentos comprados con los beneficios de alimentos de SNAP debido a un corte de energía o a una situación relacionada con la tormenta invernal del 22 de febrero de 2026, es posible que califique para beneficios de reemplazo. Más información de de.gov/SNAPAlert.

If you lost food purchased with SNAP food benefits because of a power outage or situation related to the 2/22/26 winter storm, you may qualify for replacement benefits. You must report your food loss to DSS by 3/4/26 and submit Form 324. Learn more: de.gov/snapalert.

‼ ATTENTION ‼ Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from approximately 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. During this time, EBT transaction processing will be unavailable.

DHSS offices will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, due to the weather. Please stay safe by avoiding unnecessary travel and taking precautions for the storm.

‼ ATTENTION ‼ Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from approximately 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM. During this time, EBT transaction processing and call center agents will be unavailable.

‼ ATTENTION ‼ Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from approximately 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. During this time, online EBT transactions, transaction processing, and call center agents will be unavailable.

‼ Attention ‼ Delaware's EBT system will be down for maintenance on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from approximately 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM. During this time, EBT call center agents will be unavailable.

If you need a safe, warm place to go, DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers Friday, February 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

If you need a safe, warm place to go, DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Warming stations will remain open throughout the week, through February 13, 2026.

DSS offices at Appoquinimink SSC will be closed 2/11/26 due to emergency building maintenance. If you need to meet with the Division of Social Services during the closure, please visit the nearby Hudson SSC or Smyrna SSC. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you need a safe, warm place to go, DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Warming stations will remain open throughout the week, through February 13, 2026.

DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers, today, February 9, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you need a safe, warm place to go, don't hesitate to visit!

If you need a safe, warm place to go, DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers February 6, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

When stress starts swirling, try the Red Balloon Breathing Method. It may be just the pause button you need to calm down. 🎈

Winter snow still creating a headache for you heading out? Try these methods to gain more traction and have a better chance heading out for your day. Place flattened pieces directly in front of or behind the tires. This should provide more traction for you to free your vehicle.

If you need a safe, warm place to go, DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers February 5, 2026 and February 6, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

El DHSS ha sido alertado sobre un aumento en las estafas dirigidas a los beneficios de alimentos. Contacto con el servicio de atención al cliente de EBT de Delaware a través de la aplicación móvil ConnectEBT, en ConnectEBT.com, o llamando al 1-800-526-9099.