Posts Tagged ‘Heat Wave’
Sussex County Cooling Stations Available as Area Heat Wave Worsens
As a record-breaking heat wave that has sizzled the southwestern United States heads east, Sussex County is offering a way for you to cool down over the next few days. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting temperatures the next several days to soar into the mid and upper 90s, with heat index values at or…
Read MoreBerlin Asks Town Electric Customers to Conserve Energy Use Tue. and Wed.
The Berlin Electric Department is asking customers to voluntarily conserve electricity this afternoon (Tuesday) and Wednesday. Peak Shaving Alert hours are between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Customers are asked to turn up the thermostat by three degrees, and to close window shades and drapes to limit sunshine from beaming in. Also, itâs requested that…
Read MoreDel. Electric Co-op, Choptank Issue Beat the Peak Alert for Today (Wed.), 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Soaring temperatures and humidity levels have led Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative to issue a Beat the Peak Alert for today (Wednesday). According to DEC, members are asked to conserve electricity during times when the cost to purchase and produce power is high. Members are asked to postpone use of washers, dryers and…
Read MoreBerlin Asks Local Customers to Conserve Electricity at Times of Expected Peak Demand Through Friday
The Berlin Electric Department is asking customers to voluntarily conserve or limit use of energy each afternoon and early evening through this Friday. Temperatures and humidity are expected to soar this week. Prices to purchase electricity during these times are at their highest. Between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., customers are asked to consider postponing…
Read MoreHeat Wave Update: Cooling Centers Available in Sussex Co.
From Sussex County: County officials Thursday announced the designation of several âcooling stationsâ as the first major heatwave of the season strengthens its grip over the eastern United States. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting temperatures the next several days to soar into mid and upper 90s, with heat index values at or exceeding 100…
Read MoreHere Comes a Heat Wave! Cooling Center to Open; Electricity Providers Brace for High Demand
A heatwave is bearing down across Delmarva. Temperatures are expected to reach about 94 degrees Thursday, according to AccuWeather, and highs are expected to reach at least 91 Friday. From the Wicomico County Health Department: A cooling center will be opened at the Danang Room at the Wicomico County Civic Center on Thursday, July 21st…
Read MoreCooling Centers Open In Wicomico Co.
A cooling center will be available in Salisbury for people who are looking to get out of the heat. The Wicomico Youth and Civic Center Flanders Room will be available today between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Friday from noon until five p.m. Guests are strongly encouraged to wear a mask, and should bring…
Read MorePower Savers Alert 3-6 p.m., Mon. July 27th
It’s another Power Savers Alert for customers of Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation. Soaring temperatures and high humidity are expected to result in hours of high demand for electricity. The Power Savers Alert from DEMEC is between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. today (Monday). Customers served by DEMEC are advised to tick the air conditioner thermostat…
Read MoreBrutal Heat Bears Down On Delmarva
The best way to beat the heat: stay out of it. The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center passes along guidance from the CDC that staying in air conditioning is one sure way to avoid the effects of oppressive heat and humidity. If you do have to go out, take plenty of precautions to avoid heat…
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