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...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and central, northern and southern New Jersey. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/11 AM 6.7 1.0 1.4 Minor 18/11 PM 7.3 1.6 0.6 Minor 19/11 AM 6.1 0.4 1.0 None 20/12 AM 7.1 1.4 0.4 Minor 20/12 PM 5.3 -0.4 0.4 None Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/10 AM 5.4 0.8 1.2 None 18/10 PM 6.6 2.0 1.3 Minor 19/10 AM 5.0 0.3 1.1 None 19/11 PM 6.2 1.5 0.9 Minor 20/12 PM 4.2 -0.5 0.3 None 21/12 AM 5.8 1.2 0.6 None Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 6.3 0.6 0.7 None 18/09 PM 7.7 2.0 1.0 Minor 19/10 AM 6.4 0.7 0.9 None 19/10 PM 7.1 1.4 0.5 None 20/11 AM 5.4 -0.3 0.1 None 20/11 PM 6.5 0.8 0.2 None Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 6.2 1.0 1.1 None 18/09 PM 7.3 2.1 1.3 Minor 19/10 AM 6.1 0.9 1.2 None 19/10 PM 6.8 1.6 0.8 Minor 20/11 AM 5.1 -0.1 0.4 None 20/11 PM 6.2 1.0 0.5 None Watson Creek at Manasquan MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 4.7 0.3 0.5 None 18/09 PM 6.0 1.6 1.0 Minor 19/09 AM 4.5 0.1 0.7 None 19/10 PM 5.2 0.8 0.2 None 20/11 AM 3.7 -0.7 -0.2 None 20/11 PM 4.6 0.2 -0.2 None Maurice River at Bivalve MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/11 AM 7.2 0.9 1.4 None 18/11 PM 8.2 1.9 1.2 Minor 19/11 AM 6.5 0.2 0.9 None 19/11 PM 7.8 1.5 1.0 Minor 20/12 PM 6.0 -0.3 0.5 None Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 5.5 0.9 1.3 None 18/09 PM 6.7 2.1 1.4 Minor 19/09 AM 5.3 0.7 1.3 None 19/10 PM 6.2 1.6 0.9 Minor 20/11 AM 4.4 -0.2 0.6 None 20/11 PM 5.8 1.2 0.7 None Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 4.5 0.5 0.8 None 18/10 PM 5.9 1.9 1.1 Minor 19/10 AM 4.3 0.3 0.6 None 19/10 PM 5.1 1.1 0.4 None 20/11 AM 3.4 -0.6 -0.1 None 20/11 PM 4.8 0.8 0.2 None Cape May Harbor at Cape May MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 5.8 0.7 1.1 None 18/10 PM 7.0 1.9 1.1 Minor 19/10 AM 5.2 0.1 0.7 None 19/10 PM 6.5 1.4 0.6 Minor 20/11 AM 4.4 -0.7 0.1 None 20/11 PM 6.0 0.9 0.3 None Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 18/09 AM 3.0 0.5 0.7 None 18/09 PM 3.9 1.4 0.9 Minor 19/10 AM 3.0 0.5 0.8 None 19/10 PM 3.5 1.0 0.5 Minor 20/10 AM 2.3 -0.2 0.2 None 20/11 PM 3.1 0.6 0.2 None &&

MARYLAND - The official deadline has arrived for businesses, restaurants, schools, and anyone else selling or providing food to stop using expanded polystyrene (EPS), otherwise known as Styrofoam, food containers.

The law banning sale and distribution of the non-biodegradable disposables passed in 2019 with July 1st 2020 being the original date for them to be phased out of use. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, this deadline was later postponed to October 1st to allow businesses more time to get rid of their foam supplies.

Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles explained that this move was done in an effort to be understanding to those impacted and ensure successful implementation. “Just to recognize the realities that businesses and schools weren’t able to use up some of that inventory," said Grumbles.

According to the Department, Maryland is the first state to implement a foam ban of this magnitude. Secretary Grumbles expressed that the goal is to reduce waste and move toward more widespread use of sustainable materials in all areas - not just food service.

“We’re optimistic and are convinced that technology, and stewardship, and citizen engagement are going to point us in the right direction, and lead us to a cleaner, healthier state and mid-Atlantic region," said Grumbles.

Salisbury University, and a number of restaurants along Maryland's Eastern Shore including Sub Runners, a Salisbury pizza shop, told WRDE that they responded to the law rather quickly having fully transitioned away from using foam food containers several months to a year ago.

William Neville, the owner of Sub Runners admitted that eliminating Styrofoam from his store did eat into profits, but that doing his part to contribute to a healthier environment has been worth every additional penny. “You wanna be profitable but you also have to look at the bigger picture," Neville said.

Those experiencing hardship in the process of transitioning to alternative products can apply for a waiver which would grant additional time to meet compliance with the state. Maryland's Department of the Environment has stated that it is up to local and county governments to enforce which department(s) will oversee and enforce the ban.

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