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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Possible Solution for Lack of Employee Housing in Ocean City

Carmen Holland
Carmen Holland
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Apr 6, 2023
Apr 6, 2023 Updated Apr 7, 2023

Possible Solution for Lack of Employee Housing in Ocean City — Carmen Holland

Carmen Holland

OCEAN CITY, Md. - There is a lack of employee housing in Ocean City and the town is trying to find solutions.

The Planning and Community Development Department presented a draft code amendment at a Planning and Zoning meeting this week. The draft code would allow businesses to have employee housing away from the business property.

As the employee housing code stands today, businesses have to have employee housing, either a part of or adjacent to their business.

Although a good start, some like Kaitlyn Jones said the lack of housing isn't the only issue in Ocean City.

"There is definitely a disparity between having housing and it being affordable," Jones said. "I've definitely noticed a trend in there being either not enough housing or it's being really expensive to live in town or even in the surrounding areas."

But others like Carly Drankiewicz, who has worked summer jobs in Ocean City in the past, said there isn't a lack of housing for summer workers and J1 students but the housing they have is insufficient.

"There's been many times where I've seen like 6, 7 people sharing one place, multiple bunk beds, one room and just tiny living situations and quarters," Drankiewicz said. "I don't know if they need to make new places for people to stay rather than update the old ones."

The Mayor and city council will be briefed on this code proposal at their next work session on April 11.

Carmen Holland

Reporter