Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal New Jersey and Delaware.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Onshore flow and the recent Full Moon will
create conditions favorable for higher waters levels. It
appears that the higher water will only last for one tide cycle
however.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/10 AM     4.7        0.0        0.9       None
26/10 PM     6.1        1.5        0.8      Minor
27/11 AM     4.8        0.2        1.0       None
27/11 PM     6.1        1.5        1.0      Minor
28/12 PM     4.7        0.0        0.9       None
29/12 AM     5.7        1.0        0.8       None

Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/09 AM     6.0        0.3        0.6       None
26/09 PM     7.7        2.0        1.2      Minor
27/10 AM     6.4        0.7        1.0       None
27/10 PM     7.3        1.6        1.1      Minor
28/11 AM     5.8        0.1        0.5       None
28/11 PM     6.6        0.9        0.7       None

Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/09 AM     5.7        0.5        0.8       None
26/09 PM     7.1        1.9        1.2      Minor
27/10 AM     6.2        1.0        1.3       None
27/10 PM     6.7        1.5        1.0      Minor
28/11 AM     5.7        0.5        0.8       None
28/11 PM     6.2        1.0        0.8       None

Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/09 AM     4.1       -0.3        0.0       None
26/09 PM     6.1        1.7        1.1      Minor
27/10 AM     4.8        0.4        0.7       None
27/10 PM     5.5        1.1        0.8       None
28/11 AM     4.7        0.3        0.7       None
28/11 PM     4.9        0.5        0.4       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/09 AM     4.9        0.3        1.0       None
26/09 PM     6.8        2.2        1.4      Minor
27/10 AM     5.3        0.7        1.4       None
27/10 PM     6.3        1.7        1.1      Minor
28/11 AM     4.8        0.2        0.9       None
28/11 PM     5.8        1.2        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/08 AM     3.6       -0.4        0.8       None
26/10 PM     5.8        1.8        1.0      Minor
27/09 AM     4.2        0.2        1.3       None
27/10 PM     5.4        1.4        0.9      Minor
28/11 AM     3.8       -0.2        0.5       None
28/11 PM     4.8        0.8        0.4       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/08 AM     4.9       -0.2        0.9       None
26/09 PM     6.9        1.8        1.2      Minor
27/09 AM     5.4        0.3        1.4       None
27/11 PM     6.0        0.9        0.3       None
28/10 AM     5.0       -0.1        1.0       None
28/11 PM     6.0        0.9        0.6       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/09 AM     2.7        0.2        0.5       None
26/09 PM     3.9        1.4        0.9      Minor
27/10 AM     3.2        0.7        1.0       None
27/10 PM     3.6        1.1        0.7      Minor
28/11 AM     2.8        0.3        0.6       None
28/11 PM     3.2        0.7        0.5       None

&&

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Rehoboth Beach Fire Company to create a service fee after summer call surge

Emma Aken
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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.

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Oct 1, 2024
Oct 1, 2024 Updated Oct 2, 2024

Ambulance — The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company is seeking a service fee that would charge people and businesses within the city limits, after a surge in EMS calls this summer.

The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company is seeking a service fee that would charge people and businesses within the city limits, after a surge in EMS calls this summer.

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company is seeking a service fee that would charge people and businesses within the city limits.

According to firefighter Mike Simpler, this comes after EMS demand surged this past summer.

In 2024 so far, there have been 3,621 EMS calls and 573 fire calls.

"Oh my god, the calls this summer have exploded here at the resort area. As people know with the traffic on Route 1, we have the same issue because people come in town. People are falling, all the normal injuries, surf injuries, automobile accidents," said Simpler.

Simpler says in August alone, they had 628 calls.

That volume meant that 86 times this year, the company had to call in for help from other departments. The fire company currently has five ambulances but only has the staff for two, sometimes three, to operate. The service fee would help pay a full-time third crew's salary.

Rudolph Gonzalez, who works on the boardwalk, thinks the fee might upset some people.

"People are already paying higher taxes, higher rent, and this is just another fee. Actually, this summer wasn't as great as other summers as far as business, so a lot of the businesses are down. I don't know how they feel about having to whip out an extra fee."

According to Simpler, the fire company plans to meet with the city to create a task force and discuss an equal plan for everyone in Rehoboth Beach.

Emma Aken

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.