Whew..the weekend in almost here! Check out our list of events happening around Delaware featuring the Delaware State Fair, The Freeman Stage at Bayside, and the Delaware Art Museum! http://ow.ly/5JzVC
Precautions Urged During Extreme Heat
Please take a look at the information below from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) to prepare for this heat wave. We could use your help to raise awareness, protect our children, and keep an eye out for our elderly family, friends and neighbors. Thank you! *** With a significant heat wave smothering the region this week, emergency management officials urge the public to constantly monitor the weather situation in their areas and to take precautions for the health and safety of all. According to the National Weather Service, heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States. Persons of all ages are susceptible to heat-related illness and life-threatening conditions, but infants and small children and elderly persons are often at higher risk. Actions that help in avoiding heat related health issues include drinking plenty of water, staying out of the sun and remaining in an air-conditioned location whenever possible. Those without air conditioning are encouraged to seek cool locations such as indoor shopping malls, libraries and public buildings that are not restricted. Delaware Emergency Management Agency Director Jamie Turner said, "Listen to local media for updates on cooling stations or facilities that might open for use by the public. It's also a good time to look out for others. Be sure to check on elderly relatives and neighbors. Make sure you keep your pets in a cool location with plenty of water available." No one, especially children, the elderly and pets, should remain in a parked car during periods of moderate to extreme heat. Even with windows open for ventilation, extremely high temperature develops in a very short period of time. According to the National Weather Service, tests show that with an outside temperature of just 80 degrees, the thermometer in a parked car can rise to a reading of 123 degrees F. in less than an hour. In just over two minutes, the car can go from a safe temperature to 94.3 degree F. If you must work or spend time outside, take extra precautions. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities for the early morning or late evening hours. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk when working outdoors, it is recommended that frequent rest breaks in a shaded or air conditioned environment are scheduled. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is a life threatening emergency, call 911 for assistance. Learn about the symptoms here: http://www.weather.gov/om/heat/index.shtml#know Alcoholic beverages should be avoided during exposure to extremely hot weather and caffeinated beverages should be limited. Special tips on child and car safety during extreme heat:Make sure your child's safety seat and safety belt buckles aren't too hot before securing your child in a safety restraint system, especially when your car has been parked in the heat.Never leave your child unattended in a vehicle in warm weather, even with the windows down.Teach children not to play in, on or around cars.Always lock car doors and trunks--even at home--and keep keys out of children's reach.Always make sure all children have left the car when you reach your destination. Don't leave sleeping infants in the car ever! The impact of the current heat wave will intensify in the region starting Thursday, July 21. According to the National Weather Service, Friday, July 22 looks like it will be the "hottest" day. Heat index values (a measure of the combination of temperature and humidity) will approach a maximum of 105 degrees on Thursday, and 110 degrees on Friday. The highest values will be experienced in highly urbanized areas. Overnight low temperatures may not drop below 80 in those areas. There is some uncertainty regarding high temperatures on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, as a cold front may approach the region. However, maximum heat index values may again exceed 105 on Saturday and Sunday. For additional safety and preparedness information visit: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/index.shtml.
Extreme heat may cause road hazards
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Dover - Motorists operating their vehicles during days of extreme heat, should be aware that the road surface may rupture, leaving a bump or mound on the road, announced officials from The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). These ruptures, known as heat buckling, range in size from a bump that is barely noticeable to a major traffic hazard requiring a road closure. The excessive heat causes the pavement to expand, but not all the layers of materials expand at the same rate. Often, roads are constructed with a concrete layer under a hotmix overlay. The concrete pavement has a joint system to accommodate expansion and contraction, but in extreme temperatures, the joint cannot accommodate the expansion and the pavement is pushed upward. Motorists are asked to report any heat buckling that they might notice on Delaware roadways, so that DelDOT can quickly make repairs. Motorists can call DelDOT's Transportation Management Center at (302) 659-4600, or dial #77 from any cell phone to report a problem with a road surface. Stoplights Going Dark During the summer season, there are often many thunderstorms that can cause temporary electrical power outages. These outages also affect stoplights. Motorists should be aware that whenever driving during storms that some stoplights might be dark due to loss of power. Motorists are also asked to report any non-functioning stoplights by calling DelDOT's Transportation Management Center at (302) 659-4600, or dial #77 from any cell phone.
The Delaware State Fair begins tomorrow evening. VISIT US at our booth under the Grandstand!
Thursday, Jul 21st, Summer Library Reading Program with Tom Sieling
10:30 am Lewes Public Library 645-2733
2:00 pm Georgetown Public Library 856-7958
6:00 pm Harrington Public Library 398-4647
A scenic trip across the Delaware Bay plus, a brewery tour?! Pack those bags, book that hotel room and grab your tickets! The Cape May-Lewes Ferry and Dogfish Head Beer are now offering a special foot passenger package to the award-winning craft brewery! http://ow.ly/5JbI0
Replacement of Crossroad Pipe Will Require the Closure of Carey's Camp Road
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Laurel - The Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) Maintenance crews will close Carey's Camp Road between Lowes Crossing Road and Whaleys Road for the replacement of a crossroad pipe. The closure is expected to take place at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26. The road will reopen on or before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, pending weather. Traffic will be detoured as follows: Eastbound: Careys Camp Road onto Whaleys Road to Route 24 to Lowes Crossing Road and return to Careys Camp Road Westbound: Careys Camp Road to Lowes Crossing Road onto Route 24 to Whaleys Road and back to Careys Camp Road Access to local residents, emergency response vehicles, and postal delivery (where possible) will be provided at all times.
There are three ways to enjoy Fort Delaware courtesy of Price Toyota Automotive Group. 1) Visit the Fort Delaware Ticket Office on Price Toyota Weekend - July 30 and 31, 100 free tickets given away each day*. 2) Buy a Price Toyota vehicle in July and receive two free tickets to Fort Delaware with vehicle purchase. 3) Enter the drawing for two tickets to Fort Delaware's Paranormal Adventures.
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The Delaware State Fair starts tomorrow! What are you most looking forward to doing or seeing? Concerts? Exhibits? Mmm..the food? http://ow.ly/5JaAa
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The 2011 Delaware State Fair takes place from July 21 to July 30 in Harrington, Delaware.
Getting to know Special Olympians
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Special Olympics changed Erin Lawler's life.
Precautions Urged During Extreme Heat
Please take a look at the information below from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) to prepare for this heat wave. We could use your help to raise awareness, protect our children, and keep an eye out for our elderly family, friends and neighbors. Thank you! ...
Rodel Action Center | Reflections from Connie Bond Stuart: Moving Forward for Children
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Since 2004 the Rodel Foundation has benefitted immeasurably from the leadership of Connie Bond Stuart, a director since 2004 and our chair since 2009. An organization like ours needs a unique individual at the helm, and Connie has been the perfect fit. She has aligned the interests and strengths of
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation has announced tour dates for the upcoming American Masterpieces tour: Past Midnight. The tour highlights some of the current generation of leading jazz artists. The performances will take place in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation - Performing Arts Touring and Presentation - ArtsCONNECT - Baltimore, M
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For more details and the schedule.
UPDT: Const: NCC - 95 SB 3 LEFT LANES CLOSED FROM CHURCHMANS RD TO EXIT 4B TILL ... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
UPDT: Const: NCC - RT 40 & RT 7 SIGNAL MAY BE ON FLASH DUE TO SIGNAL WORK, PLEA... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
CLRD: STA: SC - RT 1 IN THE BEACH RESORT AREA HAS HEAVY FOG / VISIBILITY IS LESS THEN AN 1/4 MILE
Const: NCC - 95 SB 2 LEFT LANES CLOSED FROM CHURCHMANS RD TO EXIT 4B TILL 5AM 7/... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
Const: NCC - 95 SB CENTER AND RIGHT LANE CLOSED FROM THE WELCOME CENTER TO RT 89... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
Const: SC - RT 54 BTW LEASU http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
The wkend in almost here! Events around Delaware featuring: @destatefair @FreemanStage & @delartmuseum http://ow.ly/5JzVC #TravelDE
Const: KC - RT 13 SB BTW LAKEVIEW AND KINGS HIGHWAY CENTER & RIGHT LANE CLOSED U... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
Const: NCC - OBP & SALEM CHURCH RD SIGNAL MAY BE ON FLASH DUE TO SIGNAL WORK http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
@HolidayRehoboth @BBQBethanyBlues @DialogueDel Thanks for the RTs!
Const: NCC - 495 SB BTW EXITS 5 & 3 TWO LL CLOSED UNTIL 5 AM http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
Modern country band with an edge, Texas heat, rockin it at White Clay park right now!
ARREST MADE IN JULY 2, 2011 ROBBERY/SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION http://fb.me/17zOt40bw
Curious why? More: http://ow.ly/5Ju7o MT @DelawareDOT: EMERGENCY Road Repair: RT1 SB closed @ RT5, detour: http://bit.ly/bDP0UE #NetDE *F
News: Precautions Urged During Extreme Heat. Get tips from DHSS to help protect your health: http://t.co/2x4A8Jz
News: Precautions Urged During Extreme Heat. Get tips from DHSS to help protect your health: http://t.co/2x4A8Jz
RT @delawarementor: The @DelStateFair starts tom! Come learn how to be a mentor at our display in @GovernorMarkell's booth. #NetDE *F
MT @delawaredot: #SussexDE - EMERGENCY Road Repair: RT 1 SB CLOSED AT RT 5 Click for detour: http://bit.ly/bDP0UE #NetDE *F
***GOLD ALERT CANCELLED TERESA RICHARDS*** Resume Update 07/20/11: Delaware State Police have located Gold Alert... http://fb.me/Mhnr5n2t
Troopers Probe Attempted Robbery of Gas Station http://fb.me/141I84NCt
The weather this week has been hot, but that doesn’t seem to deter the fish from biting. The big story continues to be the incredible Offshore bite this year. From Yellowfin and Bluefin Tunas to White and Blue Marlin, the catch reports have been great and boats are returning with multiple flags flying. With the ... [read more]
Please take a look at these tips from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) to prepare for this heat wave. We could use your help to raise awareness, protect our children, and keep an eye out for our elderly family, friends and neighbors. Thank you! ... [read more]
I got an e-mail from a friend last week that Jackie White had passed away at the age of 89. Mrs. White was the English department chair at Berkeley High School in California (my alma mater), and probably the best teacher I ever had. Jackie White's skills as a teacher did not go unrecognized. She ... [read more]
This past week teachers from Delaware and Pennsylvania dawned on a salty adventure exploring the current and potential effects of climate change on the Delaware Estuary. This 2-day exploration was part of the annual 5- day Delaware Estuary Watershed Teacher Workshop conducted by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE). This year the Reserve partnered with PDE ... [read more]
Fishing has been and continues to be incredible this year, beginning with the Indian River Inlet Rockfish Slam to the hundreds of Tuna, Mahi and early White and Blue Marlin Releases. It doesn’t matter where you fish this year, you are sure to hook up with something. We will have plenty of pics from the ... [read more]
That's what a mom said the other day when she stopped in before her son's all-star game. Her son was playing in his second tournament. Last year was such a whirlwind she really didn't have much time to think about it. So this year she wanted to take some time and learn more about Delaware ... [read more]
Watch a preview of acclaimed singer and string instrumentalist Tom Sieling! The Delaware Division of Arts filmed and interviewed him at the library during a performance. Tom's fun packed show invites full audience participation and his music brings smiles and laughter to all, regardless of age. Tom is bringing his performance to libraries throughout the ... [read more]
July 21, 2010 10:00 am to 12:00 pm The Executive Council of the Delaware Geographic Data Committee (DGDC) will meet on Thursday, July 21, 2011, in Dover. The draft agenda (PDF) discussion of a possible 2011 orthophotography project, and discussion regarding a presentation to the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues. The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m., in ... [read more]
GIC has established a new page that holds links to government data in open, machine-readable formats. ... [read more]
I want to thank the legislature for a very productive session. We worked together to achieve many of the priorities I set forth in my State of the State address: enhanced tools to create jobs, investments in education and infrastructure, pension and health reform, public safety initiatives and responsible tax reductions. This session presented us with a chance and a choice. A chance to make progress on the issues we care most passionately about and a choice on how we were going to get there - whether it was going to be through the kind of bitter and divisive debates that you see in other states, or whether we were going to work together. We not only chose to work together, but we chose to do so in a way that was financially responsible. Here are some of the highlights... ... [read more]
It looked like another great weekend for the boats fishing out of Indian River Inlet, both offshore and closer to the beach. Offshore, the boats fishing the Canyons had some great catches of Yellowfin Tuna, White Marlin, Dolphin (Mahi), Sharks and even Golden Tilefish. It seems as if Poorman’s Canyon is showing much more activity and ... [read more]
The reports and pics keep rolling in and the fishing is hot, both offshore and in-shore. The Charter Boat “#1 Hooker” had a great half-day trip bringing home a load of nice tog and seabass. Great Day! Another one of our Charter Boats, “Blue Water Obsession” and crew fished the Poorman’s and landed these two nice size Yellowfins. ... [read more]
While the recent donation from Mildred Hicks of Florida included the Buckson Papers, a collection of original letters written by her great-grandfather Stephen Buckson during his time serving in a Delaware unit during the Civil War, Mrs. Hicks also sent other materials that citizens will find interesting. Because her family vacationed in the Bowers Beach ... [read more]
A new iPhone app guides users to Delaware Farm Markets. It's just one of the first of what in expected to be a long list of Delaware apps. ... [read more]
Last week the Delaware NERR staff had the great opportunity to band osprey with staff from our sister reserve, Chesapeake Bay Maryland NERR. We began the day learning about their stewardship, education, and research projects followed by an awesome tour of their Jug Bay site. In the afternoon we assisted Greg Kearns with the Patuxent ... [read more]
As you may know, the Delaware General Assembly finishes its business every year on June 30th, during a marathon session that - by virtue of language in the State Constitution - must extend beyond midnight. Lots of good stuff in that Delaware State Constitution, but the June 30th late night business is insane. Here is ... [read more]
Watch a preview of acclaimed storyteller Diane Macklin! The Delaware Division of Arts filmed and interviewed her at the Bear Library. Diane captivates young and old with her dancing hands, lyrical voice, and high energy. Delaware Division of the Art’s Meet the Artist She is bringing her "Animal Tail Tales" to libraries throughout the state ... [read more]
Saturday, the weather was beautiful and fishing conditions were ideal for those venturing out on the waters in and around Indian River Inlet, not to forget the Offshore action. Offshore, the main focus remains on the fantastic Tuna bite that has been happening from the Canyons to the Lumps closer inshore. There are also a good ... [read more]
The Fourth of July should have plenty of fireworks this year, as far as the fishing goes that is. The fishing action is still happening at a rate that is unlike anything we’ve seen in recent years. From Offshore to the Back Bays, there is great fishing to be had. Offshore, the news is still the ... [read more]
Last night, I oversaw the debate in the State Senate over the state's budget bill for next year. It was remarkably similar to last year's debate, in fact one Senator who votes against the budget every year had the grace to preface his remarks by saying that he was going to say the same thing ... [read more]
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