Posts Tagged ‘Hurricane Season’
Sussex County EOC Reminds Public to be Ready for Winter Weather as 2023 Hurricane Season Draws to a Close
With hurricane season coming to a close, another type of season is getting underway. During the winter months, this area has seen coastal storms also known as nor-easters. As the colder winds of the season blow, residents and property owners are encouraged to check supplies, monitor weather conditions, and take appropriate action if directed this…
Read MoreOcean City Hosts Annual Preparedness Town Hall Mon. Aug. 22nd
“Are you ready?” The Ocean City Department of Emergency Services hosts the annual Town Hall Meeting for Preparedness next Monday, August 22nd. It is intended to help families and businesses to be prepared for any emergency, especially going into the hurricane season. Preparation means being self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours, or more realistically…
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Gas Prices Increase with Loosening of Coronavirus Restrictions
Over the past week, gas prices have increased nationally by 3 cents to $1.97 a gallon which is 84 cents less than a year ago. There was also a 700,000 barrel decrease in total domestic stock. In Delaware gas prices increase 1 cent to $1.88 per gallon. Officials at AAA Mid-Atlantic expect pump prices to…
Read MoreAtlantic Hurricane Season Begins Friday
Friday is the beginning of hurricane season – according to the calendar. However we’ve already seen Alberto form in the Gulf of Mexico and move up through the center of the country. The forecast for this year is for a near or above normal season with 10 to 16 named storms with, 5 to 9…
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