Weather Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory from MON 8:00 PM EDT until TUE 2:00 AM EDT

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

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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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/10 PM     6.6        2.0        1.0      Minor
16/10 AM     4.9        0.2        1.0       None
16/11 PM     6.5        1.8        1.0      Minor
17/11 AM     4.9        0.2        1.0       None
17/11 PM     6.4        1.8        1.1      Minor
18/12 PM     4.8        0.2        0.8       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/09 PM     6.5        1.9        0.8      Minor
16/09 AM     5.0        0.4        0.9       None
16/09 PM     6.5        1.9        0.9      Minor
17/10 AM     5.1        0.5        1.0       None
17/10 PM     6.4        1.8        1.0      Minor
18/11 AM     5.0        0.4        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/09 PM     5.7        1.7        0.5      Minor
16/10 AM     4.0        0.0        0.5       None
16/10 PM     5.6        1.6        0.5      Minor
17/10 AM     4.0        0.0        0.6       None
17/11 PM     5.5        1.5        0.6      Minor
18/11 AM     4.0        0.0        0.5       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/09 PM     7.0        1.9        0.7      Minor
16/10 AM     5.2        0.1        0.7       None
16/10 PM     6.8        1.7        0.6      Minor
17/10 AM     5.1        0.0        0.9       None
17/11 PM     6.8        1.7        0.8      Minor
18/11 AM     5.0       -0.1        0.8       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/09 PM     3.9        1.4        0.8      Minor
16/09 AM     2.6        0.1        0.4       None
16/09 PM     3.4        0.9        0.4       None
17/10 AM     2.7        0.2        0.4       None
17/10 PM     3.4        0.9        0.5       None
18/11 AM     2.8        0.3        0.5       None

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Carlisle Fire Company in Milford seeks help with EMT shortage

Torie Seagraves
Torie Seagraves
Reporter

Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.

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Jul 19, 2023
Jul 19, 2023 Updated Aug 18, 2023

Carlisle Fire Company — A tax refund of up to $1,000 for active volunteer firefighters who owned and resided in property within city limits in 2023, among other requirements, was approved unanimously by the Milford Council.

A tax refund of up to $1,000 for active volunteer firefighters who owned and resided in property within city limits in 2023, among other requirements, was approved unanimously by the Milford Council.

MILFORD, Del. - Emergency Medical Technicians in Milford are hard to come by and the Carlisle Fire Company is struggling because of it.

Increasing call volume at the station is something that is creating a struggle for current essential workers like Michael Smith, who works at Carlisle.

"It puts a lot more strain and stress on those of us that are already here to do multiple jobs for other people, as well."

This is a feeling that EMS across the state know all too well.

"I truly believe that COVID did a number on us, and I hate to continue to bring up that pandemic, but those of us who are in the EMS field saw a whole new side of EMS during that and we haven't quite recovered from it yet," said Patricia Fox with the Delaware State Fire School.

The solution to the burn out and understaffed facility?

Milford Senior High School is where an EMT program will be offered to students so they can earn certifications and learn skills to become an EMT, and this program is gaining the attention of many students.

"There are currently about 52 students that are interested in taking the course. Unfortunately with it being our first year we're trying to keep the class at about 25," said Milford High School Principal Seth Buford.

The program is created by the fire school. The class is a mix of learning classroom textbook EMT skills like anatomy and diagnoses. It also includes chances to ride along and observe EMTs in real time.

By the time students graduate and are 18 years old, they will be able to get right to work.

"This gives us better response times. We're hoping it will help assist us on both sides of our department, whether or not they're riding in the ambulance and assisting those ambulance crews on calls," said Shawn Hinton, Fire Chief at Carlisle Fire Company.

The fire school hopes to eventually have this program in every school throughout the state. Currently, Milford is the first in Sussex County and third in the state to have it.

The pathway is expected to begin at the high school this fall. For more information on joining the Carlisle Fire Company, click here.

Torie Seagraves

Reporter

Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.