Heavy Rainfall Expected 4/30/2020
Periods of heavy rainfall will be possible over the area starting Thursday afternoon and lasting into Friday morning. One to two inches of rain are expected. A flood watch is in effect. Strong south to southeast wind will develop causing water levels at the shore to become higher than usual. Minor tidal flooding may develop. […]
Governor Carney Declares COVID-19 Hot Spot in Sussex County, Announces Expansion of Community Testing Sites
Governor John Carney on Tuesday declared Sussex County a hot spot for COVID-19 in Delaware and announced the initial schedule for the State of Delaware’s Coordination and Care community testing sites. Testing and outreach will occur in several Sussex communities that are at the center of Delaware’s COVID-19 epidemic. Governor Carney first announced the community testing and outreach partnership among the state, hospital […]
Face Covering Required Effective 4/28/2020
Governor John Carney on Saturday issued the thirteenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear face coverings in public settings, including in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and on public transportation. Governor Carney’s order does not require children aged 12 or younger to wear a face covering. Any child […]
COVID-Related Public Engagement Sessions Announced
Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a statewide public engagement strategy focused on Delaware’s economic reopening and recovery effort due to COVID-19. Visit https://governor.delaware.gov/delawares-recovery/ to learn more, including the dates for public engagement sessions.
Census
Please Complete your 2020 Census Today! The responses from this year’s decennial Census will impact numerous critical services to the citizens of Delaware. These services include healthcare, roads, infrastructure projects, emergency services, and other matters important to our everyday lives. In order to be prepared for future healthcare crises such as COVID-19, these funds are […]
Essential Trips and COVID-19
If you must take an essential trip out in the community, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) suggests following these guidelines: Only go out if you have to. The best defense against COVID-19 is to prevent exposure. Staying in is the only sure way to do that. If you must go out, you should […]
Governor Carney Partners with Health Providers and Sussex Employers on Community Testing Sites, Outreach, Education
Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced a partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, local hospital systems, poultry industry employers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and trusted community partners to stand up community testing sites […]
Wires Down Route 1
Verizon lines and poles near Indian Street have fallen onto Route 1. The Fire Department and Police are on the seen, and traffic has been diverted on both the north and south bound of Route 1. Please be cautious in this area. The repair is expected to take the remainder of today. As of now, […]
Thunderstorm Expected: 4/21/2020
A cold front will cross the region this afternoon from west to east bringing a line of showers and thunderstorms. There is a marginal risk that some of these storms could be severe with damaging winds being the main threat. The timing for these storms is expected mid to late afternoon.
Safe Shopping Tips for Customers
The Delaware Food Industry Council has provided the best practical guidelines to keep shoppers and grocery store workers safe during the COVID-19 crisis. Please use these helpful safe shopping tips that include several new government mandates. Limit going to the grocery store only when it is essential and focus on buying what you need. Coronavirus […]
