Worcester County is asking people who live and work in the area to share their concerns and experiences as the county updates its Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Emergency crews are also increasing readiness for the busy holiday weekend by deploying specialized cooling chairs and misting fans designed to rapidly cool people suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
A shelter is expected to open at Sussex Central Middle School, the former Sussex Central High School, by 1 a.m. Monday morning.
Sussex County’s Emergency Operations Center will begin limited activation this weekend, and additional paramedic staff will be on standby to respond as needed.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene generous people from all over the country are looking for ways to help. In Maryland the Worcester County Government is accepting donations that will ultimately be distributed to residents of McDowell County, North Carolina.
This order empowers the Department of Emergency Management to coordinate state government preparations, offering an additional layer of protection for Marylanders without declaring a State of Emergency.
In a significant reshaping of its public safety landscape, Sussex County has named Robert W. Murray Jr. as its first-ever Public Safety Director.
Joseph Thomas, the long-serving Emergency Operations Director for Sussex County, has announced his retirement.
Non-essential employees are strongly encouraged to refrain from driving unless there is a significant safety, health, or business-related reason to do so.