UPDATED: City of Rehoboth: Emergency Route Declaration Lifted – Updates on Power, Streets & Pump Stations
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – 11am – Updates from the City of Rehoboth Beach this morning:
Power: City officials have been in touch with Delmarva Power, and crews are in the city working to restore power. Many residents are already reporting it being back on. There are numerous trees down and it could take a few days to remove all that are blocking streets. This work is mainly being done by Sussex Tree under the direction of our City Arborist.
Streets/Parking/Driving: Our streets crews are continuing to clear and salt sidewalks and roadways. There is some black ice this morning so please be careful. Statewide driving restrictions have been lifted by the Governor, but please use caution on the roads. The City Manager has also lifted the Emergency Route Declaration, so parking is open. Â
Pump Stations: Overnight power was restored to all wastewater pump stations in town (one still is on generator out of town). While it’s always a good idea to conserve water, the formal request to limit water usage as much as possible is rescinded. Three of the wastewater pump stations in town were on generators yesterday without a clear timeframe of power restoration. Generators are a backup method of power, and while reliable, do fail occasionally. Should a generator fail while power is off, there is a potential from a failed wastewater pump station to have sewage backups, which is a situation we would all like to avoid.  It’s less likely in the winter but still could occur. The request was communicated yesterday out of extreme caution.
We will continue to update you with important information. Stay safe!
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UPDATED – 02/23/26 – 1pm –Â Here are a few important updates from the City of Rehoboth Beach:
Water Usage:
We asked that people use caution with water and flushing due to a power outage at the wastewater facility, but please be assured that the wastewater facility is equipped with backup power systems, and the generators are running. The plant has maintained power through its backup systems, and crews continue actively managing operations during the outage.
Temporary conservation measures are simply a precaution while conditions stabilize across the city. There is currently no risk to infrastructure or the environment. Our priority remains protecting public health and maintaining reliable service for the community. We appreciate everyone’s patience and support as crews continue working through the storm response.
Power Outages and Downed Trees & Wires:
We are aware that there are trees down and powerlines down all around the City. Our crews are doing their best to respond and clean up as much as possible, while also working to clear the roads.
We also know there are many homes without power, and we have been in touch with Delmarva Power, and they are making their way back to the City after finishing up at Holland Glade. They were here last night but had to pull crews due to high winds. To view a map of power outages in Sussex County, visit Delmarva Power’s website at www.delmarva.com/outages/experiencing-an-outage/view-outage-map
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If you see downed power lines, avoid them and call Delmarva Power at 1-800-898-8042.
Driving Restrictions:
Sussex County is currently in a Level 3 Driving Ban. What does that mean?
– A “Level 3 Driving Ban” shall mean that no person shall operate a motor vehicle on Delaware roadways when a Level 3 Driving Ban has been activated, except for those persons designated as first responders and essential personnel, including public utilities as defined in § 102(2) of Title 26 and operators of snow removal equipment employed or contracted by a public or private entity, pursuant to this chapter and the plans set forth thereunder, and by executive order of the Governor.
– All businesses, professional offices, organizations, entities, etc. shall be encouraged to take appropriate protective actions to protect their citizens, customers, and employees by termination of operations or shelter in place.
– An employer of a public or private entity shall not terminate, reprimand, discipline, or in any way commit any adverse employment action against an employee who, as a result of the activation of a Level 3 Driving Ban, fails or refuses to report to work during the pendency of the driving ban.
– Any person or entity in violation of an activated Level 3 Driving Ban under this subsection shall be penalized pursuant to § 3125 of this title.
Stay off the roads until further notice.
Trash pick-up throughout the City will now take place on Thursday, Feb. 26.
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UPDATED – 02/22/26 – 3pm – The City of Rehoboth Beach will begin the Emergency Route Declaration will now begin at 7pm on Sunday, Feb. 22. Once in effect, there will be NO PARKING on Rehoboth Avenue, Bayard Avenue, and State Road. This will remain until the city’s snow removal operations are complete.
- Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23.
- Trash pick-up throughout the City will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 24.Â
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ORIGINAL STORY – 02/21/26 – By Authority of the City Manager, City of Rehoboth Beach Issues Emergency Route Declaration Beginning on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 9:00pm
This declaration is to establish designated weather-related Emergency Routes within the City of Rehoboth Beach to ensure safe travel, facilitate snow removal, and maintain access for emergency services during winter weather.
Due to the forecasted storm coming to Rehoboth Beach, which should see accumulating snow beginning Sunday night:
There will be NO PARKING on Rehoboth Avenue, Bayard Avenue, and State Road after 9pm on Sunday, Feb. 22. This will remain until the city’s snow removal operations are complete.
During the Emergency Route Declaration:
- Parking is prohibited on Rehoboth Ave., Bayard Ave., and State Road on both sides.
- Vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.
- Residents are guided to use driveways or alternative off-street parking areas.
- Drivers must yield to snow-removal equipment and emergency vehicles.
- Obstruction of plowing operations is prohibited.
- Residents are requested to keep fire hydrants visible and accessible.
If the Governor issues driving restrictions in Sussex County, see the details here:Â SnowDEDrivingRestrictions.pdf
In case of emergency, please call 911. For non-emergencies, please call 302-227-2577.