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Hurricane Zeta Update

A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of southeast Pennsylvania, most of southern New Jersey, and Delmarva. Gale Warnings remain in effect for the Atlantic Coastal waters and Lower Delaware Bay. A Wind Advisory is now in effect for Delaware Beaches.

The primary concerns are waves of heavy rain leading to possible flooding, strong winds over the marine waters and possibly strong winds along the coast, and minor coastal flooding.

For the latest forecast please visit www.weather.gov/phi. If you have any questions at all, please contact our office.

This is the final briefing for this event, unless there are significant changes.

ZetaBriefing2

1. Timing: Thursday into Friday
2. Heavy Rainfall: Moderate to heavy rainfall at times with a widespread total of 1-3 inches, which may lead to minor flooding in urban and poor drainage areas. As you can see from the attached rainfall graphic, the heaviest rain is anticipated to fall near and south of the Philadelphia Metro. 
3. Gale-Force wind gusts are possible Thursday night into Friday on the Atlantic. 
4. Cold air will wrap behind this system as it exits the region Friday night with the potential for a widespread hard freeze to much of the region.

For the latest forecast please visit www.weather.gov/phi. If you have any questions at all, please contact our office.

NWS Mount Holly

Delaware Oil Spill Extends from Upper Delaware Bay to OC, MD.

For immediate release

Oct. 28, 2020

Cleanup Operation Extends from Upper Delaware Bay to Ocean City, Md.

Officials Warn Beachgoers to Avoid Oily Debris

The Maryland Department of the Environment has joined the U.S. Coast Guard and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in a joint response, Wednesday, overseeing the cleanup operation of weathered oil called tar balls and oiled debris scattered along the shoreline from Bowers Beach, Delaware to Ocean City, Maryland.

As crews under the unified command continue to pick up the coin- to pancake-sized tar balls, beachgoers are strongly advised to stay out of the water and avoid walking along the wrack line, where oily debris is deposited by each high tide. The oily debris that has come ashore has forced the towns of Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach to close their beaches until further notice. The 4-wheel drive surf fishing crossing at Delaware Beach Plum Island Preserve, managed by Delaware State Parks, also remains closed so cleanup operations will not be hampered by vehicles tracking oil onto the sand.

“We’re not sure how long oily debris will continue to wash up with the tide,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, who was on scene today surveying oil on the Delaware beaches. “Unfortunately, oil can be very persistent in the marine environment, but our environmental professionals are persistent too. They’re out there, working up and down the coastline, getting it out of the sand as much as possible. I have put out a call for additional resources from within DNREC this week and the response has been outstanding – with their help and the effort from our federal partner the Coast Guard, we’re making progress on this incident.”

As of late Tuesday, cleanup crews of more than 100 personnel had successfully recovered about 65 tons of oily debris and sand from Delaware beaches.

“At this point in the response, we’re critically examining our resources, looking at the big picture and seeing where the greatest needs lie,” said Lt. Cmdr. Fredrick Pugh, federal incident commander for the response. “We’ll continue to assess the situation, across all impacted coastlines through our on-the-ground experts and through the diligence of our local partners in the affected municipalities.”

The unified command dispatched the cleanup crews to South Bethany yesterday, ahead of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which started a planned beach replenishment. DNREC Secretary Garvin also dispatched an advance crew of 15 DNREC personnel to comb the beach at South Bethany for tar balls and oil patties before new sand was pumped onto the beach there. DNREC established a line of communication with the Army Corps of Engineers’ replenishment contractor to ensure that any significant deposits of oil sighted on the beach can be removed before sand pumped ashore could cover it over.

Crews have surveyed the stretch of coastline by air, land and sea. This week, officials say the oily material that has been spreading along the coast is all from the original amount discovered last week that has been moved repeatedly by the waves and tide, being broken into smaller and smaller pieces. Response officials do not believe there is an ongoing or undiscovered patch of oil out in the bay or ocean.

The Coast Guard has not ruled out any possible sources. The Coast Guard has sent samples of the oil to be analyzed by its Marine Safety Laboratory for a “petroleum fingerprint” that might help determine the source of the spill. If a source is identified, the responsible party would be required to reimburse the federal government for the cleanup operation.

With Tropical Storm Zeta likely to make working conditions difficult later in the week, the unified command may suspend the cleanup operation temporarily while the storm passes through before resuming it over the weekend and continuing into next week.

The public is asked to continue reporting any findings of oil patties or oiled wildlife. For reports concerning the Delaware coastline, call DNREC’s environmental hotline at 800-662-8802. For reports concerning the Maryland coastline, call the Maryland Department of the Environment at 866-633-4686.

About DNREC

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. For more information, visit the website and connect with DNREC on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

Delaware Bay Oil Spill Update

UPDATE: 10/26/2020

Fenwick Island has received reports of oil on the beach. DNREC inspected the beach late this morning. At this point, we have confirmation that some small spots ( 1 centimeter spots) were found in Fenwick, and we also know that Ocean City has reported spots of oil as well. Oil is on Fenwick Island beach and now part of DNREC’s cleanup list.

 U.S. Coast Guard, DNREC Recover 55 Tons of Oiled Debris

The cleanup of an oil spill from an unknown source continues Monday, one week after oil patties first washed ashore on Broadkill Beach and began migrating to other Delaware beaches on both the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Coast. About 55 tons – enough to fill four construction dumpsters – had been successfully recovered through Sunday afternoon under the unified command of the United States Coast Guard and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

“The job of removing oil from our beaches is challenging and labor-intensive, but we’re making progress,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin. “Our teams are getting more and more of it off our beaches every day.”

More than 100 personnel have been engaged in the cleanup operation daily over most of the last week, working where needed along the Delaware coastline. Surveys over the weekend and early Monday found small globs of oil and oily debris scattered from Bowers Beach to Fenwick Island. An additional information advisory originally issued for bay beaches last week was extended to some ocean beaches, which now includes the following areas: Slaughter Beach, Fowler Beach, Prime Hook Beach, Broadkill Beach, Lewes, Cape Henlopen State Park, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and the Indian River Inlet.

The towns of Lewes and Dewey Beach closed their beaches temporarily due to the oil that washed up on shore, some of it settling into a gravel-like substance, known as tar balls. Signs were posted by local authorities at beach crossovers and on dune fences informing the public to avoid the oil patties and tar balls at the water’s edge, and of area closures. The 4-wheel drive surf fishing crossing at Delaware Beach Plum Island Preserve, overseen by Delaware State Parks, also remains closed so cleanup operations will not be hampered by vehicles tracking oil onto the sand.

“Our crews and technology are yielding positive results,” said USCG Lt. Cmdr. Fredrick Pugh, federal incident commander. “We’re seeing a lot of this pollutant coming off of our beaches by the ton and that feels like a high level of productivity, but we’re not letting up. These communities need their beaches back.”

The unified command received additional reports of oiled birds, but they were not encumbered by the oil. Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research of Newark remains on standby to treat any birds that require may rehabilitation.

While the oil spill cleanup continues, the Coast Guard and DNREC strongly advise the public not to handle any oily product found or attempt to assist affected wildlife along the shore, but to report these findings to DNREC’s environmental hotline at 800-662-8802 so the situations can be addressed by hazmat-trained professionals.

 About DNREC

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. For more information, visit thewebsiteand connect with DNREC onFacebook,TwitterorLinkedIn.

Delaware Bay Oil Spill Hotline 1-800-662-8802

If you believe there is oil on the beach please contact the Delaware Bay Oil Spill Hotline at 1-800-662-8802.

Delaware Bay Oil Spill

For immediate release

Oct. 23, 2020

 Oil Spill Cleanup of Delaware Bay Coastline Intensifies
Today With Additional Resources Deployed

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and U.S. Coast Guard continued Thursday and Friday to spearhead a cleanup operation for the oil spill that has deposited blobs of oil called tar balls and oiled debris this week over a stretch of Delaware coastline extending from the upper Delaware Bay to the tip of the Atlantic Ocean. The cleanup operation intensified this morning with additional resources deployed by state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations.

 More than 125 environmental professionals from DNREC, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Coast Guard and its environmental contractor, and the Delaware Bay and River Cooperative are expected to be engaged Friday in removing oil found littering beaches and rafting around debris offshore. The Delaware Bay and River Cooperative, a non-profit funded by industry in the event of an oil spill, dispatched an oil skimming vessel to remove oily debris seen Thursday afloat in the Bay. Tri-State Bird Rescue of Newark continued to play a key role in the cleanup coalition, investigating reports of wildlife impacted by oil and treating captured sea gulls and other wildlife that has been oiled in the water.

 “We continue to mobilize our expert resources as the tides spread oil from the beaches back into the water and back on the beach,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin. “We are combing the beaches and, shovel by shovel, removing the tar balls and contaminated sand.”

The crews are manually removing oil patties and tar balls are being found on various locations along the coast. Approximately 21 tons of oily sand and debris, filling 1 ½ dumpsters, was removed from the affected areas as of 7 p.m. Thursday.

 “We are grateful for our interagency collaboration with DelDOT and for the help from the Delaware Bay and River Cooperative enabling us take the cleanup onto the water,” Secretary Garvin said.

 The city of Lewes Thursday closed its beaches temporarily due to oil that had come ashore and posed a threat to people and pets alike who visit them. DNREC closed the 4-wheel drive surf fishing crossing at Delaware Beach Plum Island Preserve, overseen by Delaware State Parks, so cleanup operations will not be hampered by vehicles tracking oil onto the sand.

 While the oil spill cleanup continues, the Coast Guard and DNREC strongly advise the public not to handle any oily product found or attempt to assist affected wildlife along the shore, but to report these findings to DNREC’s environmental hotline at 800-662-8802 so the situations can be addressed by hazmat-trained professionals.

About DNREC

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. For more information, visit the website and connect with DNREC on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

Revised- Committee Participation Sign- Up extended thru October 30th

Due to a clerical error excluding Board of Adjustments and Business Development Committees we are extending sign-up thru October 30th. If you have already signed up and wish to be apart of these committees please resubmit your application. If you DO NOT want to be apart of these committees and have already submitted an application, then your application is considered complete and THERE IS NO NEED TO RESUBMIT. 

The updated form is below and needs to be returned by October 30th. 

2020-2021 Committee Participation Application

The form may be either dropped off to Town Hall in the drop box outside (right hand corner of the building), faxed to 302-539-1305, or emailed back to townclerk@fenwickisland.org.

The committee assignments will be announced on the website by close of business on November 2nd. 

State of Emergency Extended an Additional 30 Days

Governor John Carney on Friday, October 2, 2020 formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement:

“We remain committed to getting more children in school, and more Delawareans back to work. To do that, we need Delawareans to stay vigilant, and follow the public health precautions to prevent the spread of this virus. Wear a face covering and avoid large gatherings. Wash or sanitize your hands frequently. Keep your distance from others outside your household. We’re beating COVID-19, but this fight isn’t over. Let’s not erase the progress we’ve made.”

Governor Carney’s State of Emergency declaration – including each of its modifications – carries the full force and effect of law. Delawareans and visitors also must follow local restrictions in place to limit community spread of COVID-19.

Anyone with a question about COVID-19, whether related to medical or social service needs, should call Delaware 2-1-1. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can text their ZIP code to 898-211. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Questions can also be submitted by email at DPHCall@delaware.gov.

Report a business for COVID-19 non-compliance using this form.

DPH will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.

Proposed Pier and Dock at 1306 Schulz Road

DNREC- DIVISION OF WATER

(Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section)

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Public Hearing

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section (DNREC-WSLS) will conduct a virtual public hearing (Docket #2020-P-W-0021) on James and Meredith Bruner permit application, for a lease to construct and use a pier, dock and two boatlifts in the Little Assawoman Bay. 

PUBLIC HEARING

A virtual public hearing will be held on the above application on Thursday, November 5, 2020, beginning at 6:00 PM.  The web link to the virtual meeting can be accessed through the DNREC Public Hearings site at https://de.gov/dnrechearings. To access the audio-only portion of the virtual hearing, dial in at 1-408-418-9388 and enter event code (129 842 4064). Closed-captioning is available by request if made at least 7 days before the event.

Those wishing to offer verbal comments during DNREC virtual public hearings must pre-register at https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/public-hearings/comments/registration/ or by contacting Matthew Jones.

For additional information on this public hearing, visit https://de.gov/dnrechearings.

Request for a Subaqueous Lands Lease

Notice is hereby given that James and Meredith Bruner has applied to DNREC-WSLS for a Subaqueous Lands Lease to construct and utilize a 4 by 13 foot long pier of which only a 4 by 10 foot long section of the pier will be channelward of the mean high water line, a 6 by 45 foot long “L” dock and to install a boatlift with four (4) associated pilings and an elevator lift on two (2) associated pilings abutting the dock in the Little Assawoman Bay at 1306 N. Schulz Road, Fenwick Island, Sussex County, DE.

For additional information on the above matters, and to review this application, visit https://de.gov/dnrechearings or for information regarding how you can inspect the application please contact Matthew Jones, Division of Water, Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section by phone at (302) 739-9943, or by email at Matthew.Jones@delaware.gov.

The hearing record will remain open for at least 15 days following the (November 5, 2020). The Department will accept public comment through the close of business on (November 20, 2020) and comments pertaining to the above application will be accepted in written form via:

Email: DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov

Online Form https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/public-hearings/comment-form/

or via USPS to the following address:

Theresa Newman, Hearing Officer

Office of the Secretary

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

89 Kings Highway

Dover, DE 19901

Legal Notice

From Matthew Jones, Environmental Scientist III, DNREC-WSLS Division:

The project was placed on Public Notice # 12 on April 29, 2020 and came off of Public Notice # 12 on May 19, 2020. The project was advertised in two statewide distributed newspapers (per our regulations) as well as on the public notice section of the DNREC website (https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/public-notices/). The following was advertised:

” James Russell Bruner (1-34-23.12-16.00)- To construct a 4 by 28 foot long pier, a 6 by 35 foot long dock and to install a boat lift with four (4) associated pilings in the Little Assawoman Bay at 1306 N. Schulz Road, Fenwick Island, Sussex County, DE”.

During the public notice period (20 days) we received a request for the application and plans from the immediately adjacent neighbor on N. Schulz Road, Fenwick Island, DE. Shortly before the public notice period expired the immediately adjacent neighbor provided written comments objecting to the project. After receiving the written comments, I spoke with him about our program, explained our regulations and addressed his comments. I asked him if he would like a public hearing if this could not be resolved by addressing his concerns (navigation, orientation, channelward encroachment) and he said yes. Shortly after the public notice period expired we received comments from members of the community opposing the structure for the same reasons. Again, I spoke with many of them about how our program operates and took in their concerns.

On May 27, 2020, I met on-site at 1306 N. Schulz Road, Fenwick Island, DE with the contractor/consultant, Town of Fenwick Island Officials and Council Members to discus the regulatory authority that the DNREC- Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section has, as well as the configuration of the original proposed structure and any other feasible alternatives including a reconfiguration. Please note that the original proposed structure met regulations set fourth by the Department. However, just because the original design met our regulations does not necessarily mean that DNREC would not have asked for minimization based on the comments it had received from the public.

Additionally due to the comments received both during the public notice period and after the public notice period, I felt like it was in the best interest of all parties involved that I traverse by boat to check out the site conditions. On June 1, 2020 and June 3, 2020, I conducted a site visit by boat with a colleague and marked the channel markers with survey grade GPS (within 30 cm accuracy). Additionally, we took depth measurements at Mean Low Water (MLW) & Mean High Water (MHW) that were also marked using survey grade GPS equipment. Lastly, we ran a tape from the capboard of the retaining wall out to the following distances and deployed a mooring ball: a) 30′, b) 37′ and c) 46′. Each one of those mooring balls was also marked using survey grade GPS equipment. DNREC-WSLS captured this data because it allows us to accurately depict where the channel markers are located, setbacks from the channel, depths of the channel and to require minimization (channelward encroachment) of the proposed structure. 

While on-site June 3, 2020 Mr. Bruner who owns the lot at 1306 N. Schulz Road, Fenwick Island, DE stopped by and spoke with the contractor/consultant and myself. I explained that even though the original proposed structure met regulations set fourth by the Department, that minimization of the structure would be required because he is able to reach adequate water depths per our regulations ( 18 inches of water at mean low water) without having to extend out further. After speaking with Mr. Bruner and the contractor/consultant, DNREC suggested that the pier start at the retaining wall (landward of the Mean High Water Line-MHWL) and extend channelward to the toe of the rip-rap which is approximately 13 feet but only 10/11 feet are channelward of the MHWL and within DNREC-WSLS jurisdiction. This would place the end of the pier at approximately the same distance out as the adjacent neighbors bulkhead. From there the dock would extend along the toe of the rip-rap bringing it in closer to land and farther away from the navigation channel. The channelward encroachment of the structure would be reduced by approximately 20 feet thus reducing any impacts to navigation. Please note that per our regulations the structure meets the following: 1) does not exceed 20% width of the water body as measured from the Mean Low Water Line to the Mean Low Water line on the opposite bank, 2) It is not within 10 feet of a state navigational channel and please note that even though the navigation channel is marked it is not state-maintained but consideration to navigation was taken into account after receiving public comments, 3) the applicant has exhibited minimization by bringing the structure in landward to reach adequate water depths at MLW (18 inches), thus reducing channelward encroachment and reducing the risk for navigational concerns. The applicant was amendable to these changes and new plans were sent over to DNREC-WSLS on June 9, 2020. I have dispersed the revised plans to concerned citizens that I received phone calls or messages from previously.

Please note that the following reconfiguration is being proposed and will be re-advertised beginning on June 24, 2020.

• A 4 foot wide by 13 foot long pier of which only a 4 foot wide by 10 foot long section is channelward of the MHWL. The pier ends at the toe of the existing rip-rap/old wall or approximately in line with the adjacent neighbors bulkhead. 
• A 6 wide by 45 foot long dock which will run parallel to the existing rip-rap revetment.
• Two boat lifts (the farthest is 12 feet out, the other at approximately 8 feet). 

The reconfiguration of the structure brings it as close to the existing rip-rap revetment as possible and the total channelward encroachment from the MHWL is 28-29 feet. 

At this point, the original proposed structure is considered null and void and the revised structure will be re-advertised in two statewide distributed newspaper, as well as, placed on the public notices section of the DNREC website. The public notice period will begin on June 24, 2020 for a period of 20 days. 

On June 8, 2020, I received comments regarding the original design from  Mr. Brandon Bortner and spoke with Mr. Bortner in great length on June 9, 2020. During our conversation, I explained our regulatory authority and also gave him a background of the project from the time it has come in until present including meeting with town officials, conducting on-site meetings with the contractor and applicant and re-configuring the proposed structure based on comments received to meet the needs of all parties involved while still maintaining our regulatory authority. Shortly after our conversation on June 9, 2020 I sent the plans over to Mr. Bortner to review. On June 10, 2020, Mr. Bortner thanked me for sending over the revised plans as well as reaching out to him via phone to discuss the proposed construction.

On June 11, 2020, I spoke with Mr. Ross (adjacent neighbor) about the revised plans. I explained where we were at with the revised plans, as well as, updated him on everything that had taken place to date. I also informed him that the revised proposed construction would again be placed on public notice as the dimensions of the structures had changed from the previous public notice and that by law DNREC-WSLS is required to do so. 

Bruner Revised Structure Plans

DSWA Hazardous Waste & Electronic Goods Recycling Event: 9/26/2020

Collection Event- Hocker’s General Store (34960 Atlantic Avenue, Clarksville, DE 19970)

State of Delaware Launches COVID Alert DE Mobile App

Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) on Tuesday launched COVID Alert DE – a mobile app available in the App Store or Google Play that will help Delaware fight community spread of COVID-19. 

The free mobile app – available to anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or attends college in Delaware – uses Bluetooth technology from Google and Apple to securely and anonymously alert users who have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.  

By downloading COVID Alert DE, Delawareans can use their phones in the fight against COVID-19 without compromising privacy or personal information. COVID Alert DE also allows users to log symptoms and get more information on COVID-19 in Delaware. 

“This app is an important tool to help Delawareans understand the risks of COVID-19, and to help fight community spread of this virus,” said Governor Carney. “Knowing you’ve had a potential exposure and taking the basic precautions is the best way to protect your most vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbors who are at risk of serious illness. I would encourage all Delawareans to download this app and help in our fight against COVID-19.” 

COVID Alert DE was created in partnership with the software developer NearForm. The app will allow for interoperability and exposure notifications across state lines in states that also have exposure notification apps and use the same Bluetooth technology developed by Apple and Google. The app is not a substitute for basic precautionary measures – including mask-wearing, social distancing in public, and frequent handwashing.

“COVID Alert DE is a new and important tool in the fight against COVID-19 because it supplements the work of the Division of Public Health’s contact tracing teams,” said Molly Magarik, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). “Typical contact tracing relies on an individual remembering the names of people they have been in contact with – and for how long. Using the COVID Alert DE app will help to speed up the process of notifying close contacts and identifying close contacts. Because we expect younger people to embrace the app at higher rates, we are especially pleased that the University of Delaware and Delaware State University are prepared to promote the app among their students and staff.”  

Users of COVID Alert DE may receive an exposure notification if they were in close proximity of someone who tested positive for COVID-19, and also has the app downloaded on their phone. Close proximity is defined as within six feet for 15 minutes or more. The app uses Bluetooth technology to recognize when other phones nearby are running the application.  

“The COVID Alert DE Mobile App puts power in citizens’ hands to protect each other in the fight against COVID-19,” said Cian O’Maidin, CEO of NearForm. “The open source technology was built with privacy and data protection at its core. The app exchanges regularly-changing anonymous Bluetooth ID, to break transmission chains. The State of Delaware has taken a great approach, using technology that has been peer reviewed and rolled out successfully in Ireland and parts of the UK. We look forward to working with them to slow the spread of the virus.”

COVID Alert DE does not collect or share personal information that can identify users. The app also does not use Global Positioning System (GPS) location data to detect the location of users or track movements. The app uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BTE) technology, which allows phones with the app to recognize when it is near other phones also running the application.

Delawareans identified as close contacts of positive cases may receive an alert from the app, as well as outreach from the Division of Public Health’s (DPH) contact tracing team. An exposure alert on COVID Alert DE alone will not trigger a call from Delaware contact tracers.  

“The State of Delaware takes our obligation to protect your privacy very seriously,” said Jason Clarke, Acting Chief Information Officer at the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI). “We want to reassure app users that your identity and location remain anonymous and that your privacy is protected at all times. The app is a tool that can be leveraged to close the gap and provide awareness for you to act upon. Using the app can help protect you and ensure you are doing your part to help protect others against COVID-19.” 

Visit de.gov/covidalert for additional information about COVID Alert DE.

 Are you a business, nonprofit, or organization interested in COVID Alert DE? Email questions about partnership opportunities to DHSS_TownHall@delaware.gov. 

 Download the app:  

Apple Store

Google Play 

Anyone with a question about COVID-19, whether related to medical or social service needs, should call Delaware 2-1-1. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can text their ZIP code to 898-211. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Questions can also be submitted by email at DPHCall@delaware.gov.  

Report a business for COVID-19 non-compliance using this form.  

DPH will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.