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Delmarva Power Tells Residents, Businesses and Contractors to Call 811 Before You Dig

April 3rd, 2020

With many people at home due to COVID-19, the company emphasizes safe practices to avoid accidental damage and service disruptions April is National Safe Digging Month, and Delmarva Power is joining Miss Utility of Delmarva – the one-call notification center for Delaware and Maryland – to remind...

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Sewer Pipe Assessment Project Overview

April 3rd, 2020

The City of Rehoboth Beach was awarded a matching Wastewater Planning Grant from the Department of Natural Resources to conduct sewer manhole field inspections and prepare an assessment action report on the City sewer system. This is in conjunction with the closed-circuit television (CCTV) sewer...

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DNREC closes park and wildlife area amenities; limits outdoor recreation activities at beaches

April 2nd, 2020

Out-of-state travelers must self-quarantine before visiting state properties While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open for Delawareans during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency order from Governor John Carney, many amenities are closed. Current closures include...

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City Playgrounds Closed Due To Coronavirus

April 2nd, 2020

At this time, City playgrounds are closed due to coronavirus. Although our City parks remain open, we ask that all park goers take extra precautions to stay healthy and safe. While solo exercise is okay, team sports are not permitted. Please maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and...

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Governor Carney Restricts Gatherings, Requires Businesses to Strictly Comply with Social Distancing

April 1st, 2020

Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed the ninth modification to his State of Emergency declaration , further limiting public gatherings and ordering essential businesses to take specific steps to enforce social distancing and fight the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19). Governor...

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Census Day Is Here – Make It Count!

April 1st, 2020

Today is Census Day, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 Census and where they are counted. The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. Responding to the 2020 Census is easy, safe and important, and is key to shaping the future of communities. Census...

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Georgetown Delaware Technical Community College's Georgetown Campus to Host Medical Supply Collection

April 1st, 2020

Sussex County agencies and lawmakers have collaborated to facilitate a drop-off location for donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supply items. Beginning Thursday, April 2, 2020, persons interested in donating PPEs and medical supplies will be able to drop them off at the...

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Latest emergency order limits recreation options for out-of-state visitors; allows restricted surf fishing

April 1st, 2020

Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days before engaging in fishing, hunting, golf, visiting state parks and wildlife areas A week after Gov. John Carney issued stay-at-home orders to slow the coronavirus spread, state parks and wildlife areas remain open but now with additional...

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Governor Carney Signs Order to Designate Emergency Child Care Sites for Essential Personnel

March 31st, 2020

Governor John Carney on Monday signed the eighth modification to his State of Emergency declaration , which allows child care programs in Delaware to be designated as emergency child care sites in an effort to assist essential personnel during the coronavirus crisis. Read the full text of Monday’s...

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Rehoboth Beach Police Continue to Urge Compliance

March 30th, 2020

In response to recent media inquiries regarding the enforcement of the out of state visitor quarantine mandate, as the department has continuously stated, the members of the Rehoboth Beach Police Department understand and share in the concern over the COVID-19 pandemic. We also understand that in...

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