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  Archives:  January 2020

DNREC awards $150,000 to Delaware City for enhancing education, city’s restoration work, and recreational opportunities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has awarded $150,000 to Delaware City to be used to improve recreational facilities, study and develop a plan to improve energy consumption, and develop rain gardens and bio swales at the city’s community center, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today. “The funds will focus on green technology, energy conservation, and environmental projects that will benefit Delaware City and surrounding areas,” Secretary Garvin said. The funds will help Delaware City pave its Community Center parking lots and basketball court. This, along with incorporating rain gardens around the property, will greatly improve the water quality at the facility and reduce stormwater runoff. Using pervious pavement for the parking lot and basketball court will allow the rainwater to be absorbed back into the city’s groundwater. In addition, both surfaces are more than 20 years old and are starting to create safety concerns. The Community Center houses the Delaware City Library, Police Athletic League Center, Reedy Point Players community theater group, and various classes offered through New Castle County.



Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 2:32PM EST until January 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Event : Winter Weather Advisory Description : * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to around two inches. * WHERE…Portions of southern New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland, and northern Delaware. * WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening […]



Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 2:27PM EST until January 8 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Event : Wind Advisory Description : * WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, east central and southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and central, northern and southern Delaware. This is for locations generally along and south of the Interstate 78 […]



DPH Reminds Delawareans to Get Their Flu Vaccines as it Announces First Flu-Related Deaths of 2019-2020 Season

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

DOVER – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans to protect themselves and those around them this influenza season by getting vaccinated as DPH announces the first two flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season. A 68-year-old woman infected with influenza A, and a 65-year-old man infected with influenza B, passed away this […]



New chief of staff named for DNREC’s Office of the Secretary

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will welcome a new chief of staff to the DNREC Secretary’s office Jan. 27: Gregory Patterson, who brings with him extensive experience in the fields of communications, government, and the environment, having served in three Delaware administrations.





  Archives:  January 2020

DNREC awards $150,000 to Delaware City for enhancing education, city’s restoration work, and recreational opportunities

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has awarded $150,000 to Delaware City to be used to improve recreational facilities, study and develop a plan to improve energy consumption, and develop rain gardens and bio swales at the city’s community center, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today. “The funds will focus on green technology, energy conservation, and environmental projects that will benefit Delaware City and surrounding areas,” Secretary Garvin said. The funds will help Delaware City pave its Community Center parking lots and basketball court. This, along with incorporating rain gardens around the property, will greatly improve the water quality at the facility and reduce stormwater runoff. Using pervious pavement for the parking lot and basketball court will allow the rainwater to be absorbed back into the city’s groundwater. In addition, both surfaces are more than 20 years old and are starting to create safety concerns. The Community Center houses the Delaware City Library, Police Athletic League Center, Reedy Point Players community theater group, and various classes offered through New Castle County.



Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 2:32PM EST until January 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Event : Winter Weather Advisory Description : * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to around two inches. * WHERE…Portions of southern New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland, and northern Delaware. * WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening […]



Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 2:27PM EST until January 8 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Event : Wind Advisory Description : * WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, east central and southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and central, northern and southern Delaware. This is for locations generally along and south of the Interstate 78 […]



DPH Reminds Delawareans to Get Their Flu Vaccines as it Announces First Flu-Related Deaths of 2019-2020 Season

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

DOVER – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans to protect themselves and those around them this influenza season by getting vaccinated as DPH announces the first two flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season. A 68-year-old woman infected with influenza A, and a 65-year-old man infected with influenza B, passed away this […]



New chief of staff named for DNREC’s Office of the Secretary

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will welcome a new chief of staff to the DNREC Secretary’s office Jan. 27: Gregory Patterson, who brings with him extensive experience in the fields of communications, government, and the environment, having served in three Delaware administrations.