Study Highlights The Yearlong Impact of COVID-19 on Delaware Women |

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Cumberland, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. * 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...Elevated tides due to the approach of the New Moon on August 12th may lead to minor coastal flooding during the evening high tides through the Thursday. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 11/09 AM 5.7 0.0 0.7 None 11/09 PM 6.9 1.2 0.1 Minor 12/10 AM 5.8 0.1 0.5 None 12/10 PM 6.9 1.2 0.1 Minor 13/10 AM 6.2 0.5 0.6 None 13/11 PM 6.8 1.1 0.2 Minor 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 11/08 AM 4.6 -0.0 0.6 None 11/08 PM 6.3 1.7 0.9 Minor 12/09 AM 4.9 0.2 0.7 None 12/09 PM 6.3 1.7 0.9 Minor 13/10 AM 5.3 0.7 0.8 None 13/10 PM 6.1 1.5 0.8 Minor Maurice River at Bivalve MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 11/08 AM 6.2 -0.1 0.8 None 11/09 PM 7.9 1.6 0.8 Minor 12/09 AM 6.7 0.4 0.9 None 12/10 PM 8.0 1.7 1.0 Minor 13/10 AM 7.0 0.7 1.0 None 13/10 PM 7.8 1.5 1.1 Minor 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 11/07 AM 3.7 -0.3 0.2 None 11/08 PM 5.2 1.2 0.3 None 12/08 AM 4.2 0.2 0.5 None 12/09 PM 5.4 1.4 0.5 Minor 13/09 AM 4.4 0.4 0.5 None 13/10 PM 5.1 1.1 0.3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 11/07 AM 4.9 -0.2 0.4 None 11/08 PM 6.4 1.3 0.4 Minor 12/08 AM 5.4 0.3 0.6 None 12/09 PM 6.7 1.6 0.7 Minor 13/09 AM 5.7 0.6 0.7 None 13/09 PM 6.5 1.4 0.6 Minor &&

LEWES, Del. - Delaware Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy released a new report entitled “Sounding the Alarm: The Impact of COVID-19 on Delaware women.” The report highlights health disparities, economic security, frontline workers, caregiving, and more.

Melissa Drummond from Lewes, DE is a working mom, "It's been hell having to go to work and take care of kids in my household, and my boyfriend got into a motorcycle accident ,so I had to go back to work full-time.”

Melanie Ross Levin, the Director of the Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy, said women are the backbone of the society, and that backbone is hurting.

"You have this whole population going into the crisis that already has less of a chance making it through a crisis,” said Ross Levin.

Not only are women making less money, but the study reveals women are disproportionately carrying the weight of caregiving.

"It messed me up a lot too, because I just had a baby and I was going through postpartum and everything and he got into an accident, it just made everything worse,” said Drummond.

As of February 1st, 2021, the rate of COVID cases in women in Delaware is 851.8 compared to men at 808.3. That number is even higher for minority women.

"Unfortunately, this is an imperfect storm of all of these things happening to Delaware women, and what it's resulting in is a lot of stress, both financial and regular stress,” said Ross Levin.

"Having to go back to work full-time. I'm just physically and mentally drained, and I'm still trying to scrounge up to be able to pay all of my bills,” said Drummond.

To address the needs of Delaware women, the office recommends investments in childcare, paid family and medical leave, guaranteed sick days, and an increase in wages.

"We're seeing a plethora of things falling from the sky and women trying to pick up the pieces the best they can,” said Ross Levin.

Drummond is pushing through.

“We got to do what we gotta do to keep our families together, and take care of what's ours,” said Drummond.

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall long said in the report, "when women are fully supported, the entire state will benefit and more fully recover.”

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