Weather Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory until SAT 6:00 PM EDT

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In
New Jersey, Ocean and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water remains trapped in the back bays
where we expect minor flooding to continue. Levels are slowly
lowering.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
24/08 AM     5.9        1.2        1.2       None
24/08 PM     5.2        0.5        0.7       None
25/08 AM     5.5        0.8        0.4       None
25/09 PM     4.7        0.0        0.3       None
26/09 AM     5.5        0.8        0.1       None
26/09 PM     4.5       -0.2        0.2       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
24/06 AM     3.7        1.2        1.0      Minor
24/07 PM     2.9        0.4        0.4       None
25/07 AM     2.9        0.4        0.0       None
25/07 PM     2.3       -0.2       -0.1       None
26/08 AM     2.8        0.3       -0.3       None
26/08 PM     2.2       -0.3       -0.2       None

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UPDATE: Seaford City Council Approves Stay of Fetal Remains Ordinance

Dec 30, 2021
Dec 30, 2021 Updated Feb 18, 2022

seaford city hall — News Edit

News Edit

SEAFORD, De- On Thursday night the Seaford City Council approved a temporary stay of its fetal remains ordinance. The result is the ordinance that was approved on Dec. 14 is no longer in effect. The stay is indefinite, meaning that the city could remove the stay and make the ordinance active again at any point in time.

Delaware's Attorney General Kathleen Jennings said the state would pursue legal action because Seaford doesn't have the authority to put this ordinance in place.

On Thursday, Mayor David Genshaw told WRDE in a statement, "So far, no lawsuit has been filed. We have had many step up to cover any legal cost in regards to this ordinance."

Executive Director of ACLU Delaware Mike Brickner expressed concerns as to just how much the benefactor would pay for costs of litigation.

Councilman James King voted against this, he told WRDE, "I feel the "stay enforcement" is just a stall tactic to delay the inevitable. I feel that this ordinance is a complete overreach of government."

Councilman Dan Henderson, who voted in favor of this ordinance, told WRDE in a statement: "I believe the purpose of tonight's meeting is to delay or eliminate the need for litigation. The result of tonight's meeting may indeed affect the state's strategy moving forward."

Discussion on what happens after an abortion has been happening since the announcement of a Planned Parenthood opening in Seaford.

Both Planned Parenthood of Delaware and the ACLU of Delaware hope the ordinance never goes into effect.

"We believe that this is illegal, it burdens a person's right to get an abortion and it's also a horrible invasion of privacy for anybody that's dealing with a miscarriage or abortion management," said Mike Brickner, the executive director of ACLU Delaware.

Mayor Genshaw says fetal remains should "be handled in a dignified manner and not as waste."

Councilman King says, "I feel that this ordinance is illegal- unconstitutional - and is a violation of civil rights."

Both Mayor Genshaw and Councilman Henderson have said the community remains supportive of this ordinance.

But Brickner feels otherwise.

"If they are really seeking to do right by the people of Seaford, I think they should repeal this law altogether," said Brickner.

Councilman Henderson adds that "If the defense of the ordinance prevails I expect it will be enacted because it was approved by a majority vote of the council."

Councilman Henderson says he is out of town and was unavailable to attend tonight's meeting.