Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In
New Jersey, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Spotty moderate flooding is possible in the
back bays of Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay, and Little
Assawoman Bay in Delaware with this evening's high tide cycle.

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.

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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
29/03 PM     6.4        1.8        2.1      Minor
30/04 AM     6.1        1.5        2.8      Minor
30/03 PM     6.5        1.8        2.4      Minor
31/04 AM     4.9        0.2        1.3       None
31/04 PM     3.9       -0.8       -0.3       None
01/05 AM     3.1       -1.6       -0.9       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
29/03 PM     5.5        1.5        1.8      Minor
30/03 AM     5.0        1.0        2.0       None
30/02 PM     5.7        1.7        2.1      Minor
31/03 AM     4.4        0.4        1.3       None
31/04 PM     3.3       -0.7       -0.5       None
01/04 AM     2.3       -1.7       -1.1       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
29/03 PM     6.3        1.2        1.9      Minor
30/03 AM     5.8        0.7        2.3       None
30/03 PM     6.7        1.6        2.1      Minor
31/04 AM     5.2        0.1        1.3       None
31/04 PM     4.1       -1.0       -0.6       None
01/05 AM     3.2       -1.9       -1.1       None

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Bayhealth Virtual Urgent Care & Other Relief Taking Pressure Off Of Hospitals

Cody Decker
Jan 18, 2022
Jan 18, 2022 Updated Jan 20, 2022

Bayhealth@Home

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.- Bayhealth@Home is an easy way to receive care from anywhere and visits usually average about ten to fifteen minutes.

The platform was created at a crucial time where emergency rooms are overwhelmed with COVID and non-COVID patients.

Bayhealth Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Jonathan Kaufmann says that this should only be used in non-emergency situations.

"If you feel like you can wait or you have mild symptoms or you’re just not sure and want someone to give you some advice, this would be an option for you," Dr. Kaufmann said. "So there’s not really hard or fast rules on to seek in-person care."

Usually a visit is $64 on Bayhealth@Home, but that first visit can be free. Visit https://www.bayhealth.org/virtual-urgent-care and get to the payment screen and put in the code "BETTERSOONER" in order to receive that first free visit.

While Bayhealth is committed to serving the community, the hope is that this medical platform will have less people coming to the hospital for urgent care matters. Across the street at Nemours Children's Health, they have been working with patients virtually for some time now during the pandemic and Telehealth Administrator Susan Voltz says telehealth has only grown over the past six months.

We were sort of around 1,000 visits per month and that has jumped to about 1,500 visits," Voltz said. "And so, definitely a lot of volume out there and a lot of patients willing to see their providers on telehealth."

In order to relieve more pressure from the hospitals, Delaware Governor John Carney announced Tuesday opportunities for more support during this COVID crisis including medical students and average people.

"We do need additional help," Carney said. "Delaware hospitals needed your help if you’re retired or former healthcare worker. Please contact the hospital association, de.org/hospitalhelp."