DELDOT ADVISORY…

Oak Orchard/Long Neck – DelDOT advises motorists to use caution when traveling on Oak Orchard Rd in the area of River Road as high tides may cause the road to flood.  Flooding also possible in the Long Neck area.

 

Travel Advisory…

• Advisory (Yellow)

Routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation. Citizens should use caution or avoid these areas. Schools and businesses may begin to implement their emergency action plans.

• Watch (Orange)

Conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel is recommended (i.e., to and from work, emergency situations, etc.). Emergency action plans have been or should now be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations.

• Warning (RED)

Travel may be restricted to emergency personnel only. Citizens are directed to refrain from all travel, comply with necessary emergency measures, cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans, and comply with the directions of properly identified officers.

Further and more specific restrictions may be included in the disaster declaration.

 

Q: What does the Emergency Proclamation say about travel?

A: Due to the above conditions all citizens are advised to stay off the roads unless driving to work or have an emergency which requires them to be on the roads. Any Vehicle blocking or stranded on an unincorporated road will be removed from the road as deemed necessary by the removal crews or emergency personnel. Entities will not be liable for damages or expenses associated with removal of vehicles.