The emergency was declared on Monday, July 21 when Delmarva's blood supply dropped below a two day inventory. The preferred inventory is seven days.
The rush has already started as thousands make their way to the Delmarva coast for Fourth of July festivities. The always beautiful beaches and a favorable weather forecast are contributing to what is expected to be a record-setting travel weekend.
As summer 2024 nears, Ocean City is in the limelight after being lauded by major travel outlets. Recognized as one of the best beach towns on the East Coast by Condé Nast Traveler and a top U.S. beach town by Thrillist, the destination's 10 miles of pristine beaches have also been featured in Travel + Leisure’s top 25 beaches in the USA list.
The old Capital One bank in the Walmart parking lot is being revamped to become the newest location of Nick's Mini Golf, which will include both indoor and outdoor holes.