Posts Tagged ‘Sussex County Emergency Operations Center’
Senator Carper Joins State, Local, and Federal Officials to Discuss Hurricane Preparedness
The 6-month Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1st and runs through November 30th, with the peak months of the season coming up in August and September. Officials at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center this weekend stressed the importance of preparation for hurricanes as well as other types of severe storms and natural disasters. Joe…
Read MoreUPDATED: NWS Confirms Tornado in Bridgeville, Greenwood & Ellendale Areas; One Person Found Dead
UPDATED – 04/03/23 – 10:40am – The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado in the Bridgeville area during Saturday’s storm. The tornado occurred around 6pm causing damage in the Bridgeville, Greenwood and Ellendale areas and leaving one person dead in a collapsed home on Tuckers Road near Greenwood. The National Weather Service is still…
Read More2022 Hurricane Season Ends While New Chapter of Potential Coastal Storms Set to Begin
If you’re wondering what this coming winter will bring, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s seasonal outlook predicts an above-average chance for warmer temperatures in the listening area. Based on this fall’s outlook, forecasters expect a re-emergence of a persistent La Niña weather pattern, which can affect the weather by producing drier and warmer conditions…
Read MoreStaying Prepared In Sussex Co. During The ’22 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Do you have a disaster kit? Do you know where to go in the event of an approaching hurricane or other emergency? The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center reminds us to take steps now to protect ourselves in the future. “From health emergencies to hurricanes, a disaster can come from any direction at any time,”…
Read MoreSussex Co. Welcomes Public Participation In Update Of Emergency Plan
Sussex Countians and property owners can weigh in today (Monday, May 2nd) on the required update to the County’s All Hazard Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan.The plan was first adopted in 2005 and was most recently updated in 2017. It’s designed to serve as a comprehensive, long-term planning tool for emergency planners.A virtual meeting will be held…
Read MoreAre You Prepared For Emergencies?
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has now concluded, but emergency preparation should always be on the radar according to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center. We are on the verge of winter-storm season, with the potential for snow that makes travel impossible or ice storms that could cause power…
Read MoreAtlantic Hurricane Season Begins – Preparation Advice
The six-month Atlantic Hurricane Season is underway, and visitors and locals in Sussex County are urged to be prepared. CLICK HERE FOR THE WGMD STORM CENTER’S PREPARATION ADVICE, HURRICANE TRACKING MAP AND MORE Last summer was the most active on record, with 30 named storms and 14 hurricanes, six of which became major. This year…
Read MoreSussex Co. Seeks Isaias-Related Damage Reports
The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center is inviting property owners, residents and businesses to submit reports of any damage caused by the wind and rain from Tropical Storm Isaias. Damage reports will be compiled for a possible application for disaster aid. You can visit the Sussex County government website and submit details online about the…
Read MoreSussex Tech to Use Safety App for School Incidents
The Sussex Technical School District has announced it will be the first district in Sussex County to implement use of a phone app that would help in times of emergencies. District staff will begin using the “Rave Panic Button” app, in partnership with the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center,” with intentions of decreasing response times…
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