{"id":18412,"date":"2025-10-10T13:24:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T17:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/?p=18412"},"modified":"2025-10-10T13:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T17:24:13","slug":"delaware-officials-urge-residents-to-prepare-as-coastal-storm-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/delaware-officials-urge-residents-to-prepare-as-coastal-storm-approaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Delaware Officials Urge Residents to Prepare as Coastal Storm Approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Smyrna, Del.<\/strong> \u2014 Delaware officials are urging residents to monitor conditions and prepare for a developing coastal storm expected this weekend. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) says the National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Watch and Storm and High Wind Watch from Sunday through Monday evening for parts of the state, surrounding Atlantic coastal waters, and the lower Delaware Bay.
The storm could produce moderate to major coastal flooding, heavy rainfall between one and five inches along coastal and bay areas, and strong winds with gusts near 60 mph. Inland areas may also experience flooding and damaging winds. Officials warned that the storm could lead to power outages, tree damage, roadway flooding, and dangerous conditions on beaches and marine zones, including strong rip currents, beach erosion, and dune breaching. Evacuations may be required if conditions worsen.
DEMA Director A.J. Schall encouraged residents to take steps now to protect themselves and their property. \u201cWe\u2019re asking Delawareans to follow local directives to remain safe through the developing storm. Take steps now to check your emergency kit, clear gutters and secure outdoor furniture, set aside some cash in case of power loss, and avoid nonessential travel during periods of heavy rains,\u201d Schall said. He also urged residents to sign up for the Delaware Emergency Notification System at de.gov\/dens to receive critical alerts and to follow weather reports throughout the weekend.
Officials recommend that residents confirm their evacuation zone, make an emergency plan that includes family relocation instructions, assemble a kit with essential items such as medicines, water, and food for several days, and stay informed through emergency radio stations, trusted local agencies\u2019 social media, and credible news sources. Home preparedness steps can include elevating belongings, moving vehicles to higher ground, and securing outdoor furniture. For more information on emergency notifications, evacuation zones, and preparedness tips, residents are encouraged to visit de.gov\/dens, preparede.org, and floodsmart.gov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smyrna, Del. \u2014 Delaware officials are urging residents to monitor conditions and prepare for a developing coastal storm expected this weekend. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) says the National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Watch and Storm and High Wind Watch from Sunday through Monday evening for parts of the state, surrounding […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18413,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/storm-alert-system-DE.png?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-4MY","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":18373,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/coastal-storm-expected-to-bring-flooding-high-winds-and-heavy-rain-to-delaware-and-new-jersey\/","url_meta":{"origin":18412,"position":0},"title":"Coastal Storm Expected to Bring Flooding, High Winds, and Heavy Rain to Delaware and New Jersey","author":"admin","date":"October 9, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Delaware (October 9, 2025) \u2014 A significant coastal storm is expected to impact Delaware and New Jersey from Sunday, October 12, through Monday, October 13, bringing the potential for moderate to major coastal flooding, strong winds, heavy rainfall, and dangerous marine conditions, according to the National Weather Service and TVDelmarva\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4ff82bcc-874b-4bc6-b6bd-aaa70fe6c465-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4ff82bcc-874b-4bc6-b6bd-aaa70fe6c465-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4ff82bcc-874b-4bc6-b6bd-aaa70fe6c465-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4ff82bcc-874b-4bc6-b6bd-aaa70fe6c465-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4ff82bcc-874b-4bc6-b6bd-aaa70fe6c465-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C798&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":25082,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/delaware-declares-state-of-emergency-national-guard-activated-ahead-of-historic-winter-storm\/","url_meta":{"origin":18412,"position":1},"title":"Delaware Declares State of Emergency, National Guard Activated Ahead of Historic Winter Storm","author":"Admin","date":"February 22, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"(Smyrna, Del.) \u2014 Delaware officials have declared a State of Emergency as a powerful winter storm approaches the Delmarva Peninsula and southern New Jersey, prompting statewide preparations and emergency response mobilization. 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