State of Delaware

01/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/14/2026 15:52

DHSS Announces Warming Stations


NEW CASTLE- With Delaware facing dangerously cold temperatures, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is opening eight warming stations across the State.

The State-operated warming stations will open Thursday, Jan. 15, Friday, Jan 16, Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Wednesday, Jan. 21. Stations will be open during the hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The State's warming stations are:

New Castle County

  • Claymont State Service Center, 3301 Green Street, Claymont 302-792-6505
  • DHSS Canby Park Office, 1920 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington 302-498-5500
  • DHSS Churchman's Corporate Center, 84 Christiana Road, New Castle 800-372-2022

Kent County

  • Smyrna State Service Center, 200 South DuPont Blvd. STE 101, Smyrna 302-514-4500
  • Williams State Service Center, 805 River Road, Dover 302-857-5000

Sussex County

  • Adams State Service Center, 546 Bedford Street, Georgetown 302-515-3080
  • Laurel State Service Center, 31039 N. Poplar Street, Laurel 302-875-8402
  • Shipley State Service Center, 350 Virginia Avenue, Seaford 302-628-6700

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