Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM 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.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/05 PM     6.6        0.9        0.5      Minor
16/05 AM     5.4       -0.3        0.9       None
16/06 PM     6.9        1.2        0.8      Minor
17/07 AM     5.6       -0.1        0.9       None
17/07 PM     6.8        1.1        0.7      Minor

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/04 PM     5.6        1.0        0.7       None
16/05 AM     4.6       -0.0        1.0       None
16/05 PM     6.3        1.7        1.4      Minor
17/06 AM     5.0        0.3        1.2       None
17/06 PM     5.8        1.2        0.9       None

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Georgetown organization recognized as Delaware Legislators recognized May as Community Action Month

Zakiya Jennings
Zakiya Jennings
Reporter

Zakiya Jennings joined the CoastTV team as a Video Journalist in April 2024. She was born and raised in Somerset, New Jersey. Zakiya received her bachelor's degree from the largest HBCU in Maryland, Morgan State University, where she majored in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Political Science. During her time at Morgan State, she was a trusted reporter for all three of the university's media platforms - WEAA 88.9FM, BEAR TV, and The Spokesman, the student run online publication.

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May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025 Updated May 27, 2025

First State Community Action Agency in Georgetown — First State Community Action Agency in Georgetown.

First State Community Action Agency in Georgetown.

GEORGETOWN, Del. - Delaware Legislators recognized May as Community Action Month, with Georgetown's First State Community Action Agency in attendance.

On Thursday, May 22, Delaware Senators and Delaware House of Representatives made an official proclamation recognizing May as Community Action Month.

In attendance at Legislative Hall that day was Bernice Edwards, Executive Director of First State Community Action Agency in Georgetown.

In a Facebook post made by FSCAA on Friday, May 23, the agency says "this proclamation holds immense significance as May is dedicated to recognizing the vital work of community action agencies nationwide. It was particularly meaningful as yesterday also marked our annual Legislative Advocacy Day!"

The post continues, "Our dedicated team had the privilege of visiting Legislative Hall in Dover to showcase the impactful work we've done over the past year, share the outcomes that are transforming lives in our communities and advocate directly for the critical needs of the individuals and families we serve across the entire state."

Linwood Pitts showed CoastTV what happens when you come to First State Community Action Agency's food pantry in Georgetown.

Pitts works as a maintenance man and helps with the food pantry but his journey to get here was not easy.

"I was homeless. I was staying at the pallet village. Then, I worked my way from there to a better place," Pitts shared.

FSCAA's Executive Director, Bernice Edwards, says community action is all about giving people a hand up, not a hand out.

"If you teach a person with the necessary skills, we know that they can move on to the next level, and that's what we do. Our programs extend from youth programs to senior programs," Edwards explained.

As Community Action Month comes to a close, Edwards says there's one more thing she would really like to focus on in the future.

"I want to see what we can do for the kids with the communities that we work in because we do a lot of prevention. We want to make sure that our kids get a fair chance."

Helping people move forward in Georgetown.

Zakiya Jennings

Reporter

Zakiya Jennings joined the CoastTV team as a Video Journalist in April 2024. She was born and raised in Somerset, New Jersey. Zakiya received her bachelor's degree from the largest HBCU in Maryland, Morgan State University, where she majored in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Political Science. During her time at Morgan State, she was a trusted reporter for all three of the university's media platforms - WEAA 88.9FM, BEAR TV, and The Spokesman, the student run online publication.