WINTER STORM: Lewes BPW

The Lewes Board of Public Works is closely monitoring the upcoming winter storm and we want to help you prepare and stay informed. Our crews are actively monitoring conditions and preparing our systems to maintain reliable service. How to Prepare: Protect your plumbing: Insulate exposed pipes, allow a small drip from faucets during extreme cold,…

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WINTER STORM: Sussex County Department of Public Safety

The first major storm of winter 2026 could bring travel to a crawl and widespread power outages across Sussex County and the mid-Atlantic region later this weekend, with forecasters predicting as much a foot of snow, along with ice and rain, before temperatures plummet into the teens and single digits to end January. The National…

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State of Maryland Activates Government-wide Response to Prepare for TS Isaias

As the Eastern seaboard anticipates significant impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias, Governor Larry Hogan announced that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to prepare for severe conditions. A tropical storm warning is now in effect for most jurisdictions, in addition to several severe weather watches and warnings in effect statewide.  ā€œOur state is…

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Preparation is Key Ahead of Winter One-Two Punch

Preparation is Key Ahead of Winter One-Two Punch AAA urges motorists to use the ā€œcalm before the storm(s)ā€ to prepare their vehicles for winter weather driving. Old Man Winter returns to start the week with another one-two punch of snow and ice across the region.Ā  The first punch is set to arrive Sunday night and…

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Worcester County Emergency Services Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm

January 3, 2018, the National Weather Service is calling for 4-8 inches of snow and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, with prolonged freezing temperatures, beginning tonight for the Lower Eastern Shore. The heaviest periods of snow accumulations are expected to take place tonight through Thursday afternoon, with winds beginning tonight and lasting through…

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