Thunderstorms Possible: 6/26 – 6/28
A few rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely late tonight through Sunday. Severe thunderstorms are possible tomorrow afternoon and evening. The first round of showers and storms is expected late tonight, however, the risk for severe storms with this round is low. The primary period of concern for severe thunderstorms will be with […]
Governor Carney Announces Delay in Phase 3 of Economic Reopening
Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a delay in moving to Phase 3 of Delaware’s economic reopening, and issued the following statement: “I know many Delawareans expected us to move into Phase 3 of economic reopening on Monday, June 29 – and that had been my hope, as well. But we are delaying that decision […]
Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Law Enforcement Policy
Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed Executive Order #41, State of Delaware law enforcement agencies, including Delaware State Police and Capitol Police; increases community engagement; requires additional de-escalation and implicit bias training; and increases the availability of crisis intervention services for law enforcement officers. Governor Carney’s order also will formally prohibit executive branch law enforcement […]
Delmarva Power Reminds Customers to Keep Foil Balloons Away From Power Lines
Delmarva Power Reminds Customers to Keep Foil Balloons Away From Power Lines Metallic balloons can lead to power outages if not disposed of properly The COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on many events, including birthdays and graduations, but as families and friends begin to come together again to celebrate these achievements, Delmarva Power reminds you […]
Governor Carney Closes State of Delaware Offices in honor of Juneteenth
Governor John Carney announced he will close State of Delaware offices on Friday in recognition of Juneteenth, and issued the following statement: “Over the last several weeks, we have seen largely peaceful protests demanding racial justice and equality across our state. I have spent much of this time listening, and trying to chart a productive […]
Election Cancellation Notice
The annual election for the Town of Fenwick Island Town Council scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2020 has been cancelled. The three (3) candidates have been declared elected to fill the three (3) vacancies: Gardner Bunting Vicki Carmean Bernie Merritt For additional information, please contact Linda Martin, Town Clerk, at Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, […]
Delmarva Power Prepared to Meet Summer Residential and Business Energy Needs
Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Delmarva Power has been performing essential work to prepare the local energy grid to meet increased customer demand and keep homes and businesses powered all summer long. Employees are completing maintenance and inspections, as well as upgrades and critical repairs to prepare for severe weather, including a forecasted active hurricane […]
Governor Carney Announces Phase 2 of Delaware’s Economic Reopening to Begin on June 15
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that Phase 2 of Delaware’s economic reopening will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15. Retail establishments, restaurants and other businesses that were permitted to open at 30 percent of stated fire capacity in Phase 1 may expand to 60 percent of stated fire occupancy in Phase 2. Child care facilities […]
Weather: 6/3-6/6
Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will be possible through Saturday. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday (especially late Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday evening) over much of the region. The primary hazard with any severe storms tomorrow is expected to be damaging straight line winds. On Thursday afternoon, heavy rain leading to flash […]
Governor Carney Creates Pandemic Resurgence Advisory Committee
Governor John Carney on Monday signed Executive Order #39, creating a Pandemic Resurgence Advisory Committee (PRAC) to plan for a potentially dangerous resurgence of COVID-19 in fall 2020. Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and Secretary of State Jeff Bullock will co-chair the PRAC, along with the co-chairs of three subcommittees: Health: Chair – Dr. Nancy Fan, Chair of the Delaware […]
