Delaware Governor John Carney Declaring State Of Emergency Monday To Activate National Guard

...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. && 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 &&

DELAWARE- Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik had a dire warning for people who do not take the coronavirus seriously while ringing in 2022.

"If you are gathering with people indoors and you do not have a mask on over this next week and on New Year’s Eve, you should expect to test positive with COVID," Magarik said.

The guidance is the same as it has always been: get vaccinated, wear a mask, get tested, stay home if you’re sick, and wash your hands regularly. Governor John Carney said to not be surprised if there are empty seats at parties or dinner tables.

"You’ll likely have an uninvited guest at your new year’s party and it’s someone who is maybe asymptomatic but positive either with the Delta or the Omicron COVID-19 virus," Carney said.

The latest data shows that there are 454 COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state which is just twenty less than the record set on January 14.

The strains on the hospitals means more hands are needed on deck. A state of emergency effective Monday will allow about 100 National Guard members to become certified nursing assistants and care for patients.

The governor and DHSS also extended the Public Emergency Order for thirty more days to continue statewide vaccinations and testing services.

Bayhealth leaders joined Governor Carney during Thursday's briefing. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gary Siegelman explains the capacity issues that are only expected to get worse.

"Our number of COVID patients have gone up by about fifty percent in the last twenty days and if you were to continue that for the next twenty days it would mean over fifty percent of our beds are occupied by COVID patients."

Bottomline, if you want to celebrate safely this New Year’s eve and avoid a visit to the emergency room: masking up continues to be the top safety measure.

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