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  Archives:  October 2012

Statement from the Sussex County EOC Regarding Coastal Evacuations

News | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center has issued a statement regarding Governor Markell’s ordering an evacuation of coastal areas in Sussex County ahead of Hurricane Sandy.




Residents Going to Red Cross Shelters Must Bring Adequate Supplies

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Those who plan to relocate to Red Cross shelters during the storm are reminded to bring personal supplies that cannot be provided at the shelter.




DPH Opens Two Medical Needs Shelters

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

The Delaware Division of Public Health announced today that it will open two medical needs shelters on Sunday, October 29, 2012 at noon Sunday at William Penn High School, 713 E. Basin Road, New Castle, and Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes.




Delaware State Police Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Delaware State Police in preparation for Hurricane Sandy have initiated operational plans and have placed all Troopers on a standby alert status ready to respond.




Governor Markell Issues Limited State of Emergency, Mandatory Evacuation Order to Include Residents in Areas Most at Risk

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Governor Jack Markell has ordered a mandatory evacuation of coastal communities for Sussex, Kent and New Castle counties, along with a flood-prone area in western Sussex County.






  Archives:  October 2012

Statement from the Sussex County EOC Regarding Coastal Evacuations

News | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center has issued a statement regarding Governor Markell’s ordering an evacuation of coastal areas in Sussex County ahead of Hurricane Sandy.




Residents Going to Red Cross Shelters Must Bring Adequate Supplies

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Those who plan to relocate to Red Cross shelters during the storm are reminded to bring personal supplies that cannot be provided at the shelter.




DPH Opens Two Medical Needs Shelters

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

The Delaware Division of Public Health announced today that it will open two medical needs shelters on Sunday, October 29, 2012 at noon Sunday at William Penn High School, 713 E. Basin Road, New Castle, and Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes.




Delaware State Police Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Delaware State Police in preparation for Hurricane Sandy have initiated operational plans and have placed all Troopers on a standby alert status ready to respond.




Governor Markell Issues Limited State of Emergency, Mandatory Evacuation Order to Include Residents in Areas Most at Risk

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Governor Jack Markell has ordered a mandatory evacuation of coastal communities for Sussex, Kent and New Castle counties, along with a flood-prone area in western Sussex County.