Dewey Beach flooding

Federal funding for a previously approved flood mitigation project in Dewey Beach is being withheld, delaying efforts to protect the low-lying coastal community from flooding and storm surge.

DEWEY BEACH, Del. — Federal funding for a flood mitigation project in Dewey Beach has been put on hold, delaying efforts to reduce flooding risks in the low-lying coastal town.

The project, planned for Read Avenue, was approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in August 2024. Town officials say the funding is now being withheld, leaving the community vulnerable to flooding, storm surge and future severe weather events.

Local leaders are encouraging residents to contact Delaware’s congressional delegation to push for the release of the approved funds so construction can move forward.

Tags

Locations

Reporter

Emma Aken joined CoastTV News in July of 2024. She graduated from Penn State University in May of 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a minor in Business. While at Penn State, she was involved in Penn State Network News, where she grew even more passionate about the news industry. She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy.

Recommended for you