Emergency Siren Test on October 3rd, 2023 @ 10:45 a.m.
SMYRNA, Del. – On Tuesday, October 3, at 10:45 a.m., the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware State Police, and the Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a regular quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system.
Sirens will be activated for three to five minutes, followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations. Sirens tested are the same ones used to alert the public in the event of an actual emergency. There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system.
In the event of an actual emergency, there would be a series of steady three (3) to five (5) minute siren sounds that would alert citizens to turn their radio to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) station for critical emergency information or instructions.
For more information, please call the Delaware Emergency Management Agency at 1-877-SAY-DEMA
(1-877-729-3362) or (302) 659-3362 and ask for Georgina Harris-Sharper or Albert Samah.
Click the following for: “October Events: Siren Test, National Alert Test, and Potassium Iodide Distribution”
Community Notice: Townsend Station
Please be advised that New Castle County Department of Public Works conducted a test today on the sanitary sewer lines and a dye test on the storm water pipes in Brook Ramble Lane within Townsend Station. Residents may see a fluorescent green hue to the water in the storm water basin located at the intersection of Sunnyside Lane and Brook Ramble Lane. This hue should not be of concern as the dye is EPA friendly and should not last longer than a week.
Should residents have questions or concerns , please contact Townsend Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.Delaware.gov
Weather Statement – September 22-24, 2023 – Costal Storm This Weekend
US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly has issued the following briefing for weather impacts this weekend; a coastal storm appears increasingly likely to affect the region from Friday night into Sunday. Besides the flooding rain potential mentioned in the graphic here, winds may gust up to 40 mph inland and 50 mph near the coast, which may result in coastal flooding, beach erosion and dangerous rip currents. Suffice it to say, the weekend in general, and Saturday in particular, is not looking very nice.
Click the following link for continued updates: weather.gov/phi
CLOSED_SHARE YOUR IDEAS: Town of Townsend Recreational – Community Survey
**Survey Closed: Wednesday, 09/20/2023**
The Town of Townsend has recently acquired a new property and is currently undergoing discussion of how use of the land would best serve the community. The Town wants to hear from YOU on what use of the land you think would benefit the Town the most. This can include recreational and community spaces. Please share your ideas on what you would like to see from the Town, by completing the survey found here https://forms.gle/E1dt4ArQiRM7orMk6
Should you have any questions, please contact Townsend Town Hall via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
P.S.A. REMINDER: HELP Initiative, Inc. Lights On Delaware Strong Program in the Town of Townsend
With the support of the Town of Townsend and the Townsend Police Department, representatives from the HELP Initiative will be going door to door throughout the Town to offer their services to residents for the Lights On Delaware Strong Program. Installation team members will be knocking on doors and placing door hangers on doors to provide you with information of their services. The HELP Initiative team members will replace outdoor light bulbs with energy efficient dusk to dawn LED bulbs. If you do not have a light fixture installed, the installation team can install a Solar Motion, LED Flood Light as provided by The Energize Delaware Program, which is implemented by the HELP Initiative.
This is a voluntary NO COST program.
The goal of this program is to improve street and residential illumination, while reducing household energy expenses by up to 30%.
Residents can fill out the form on the door hanger and place back on their front door to indicate their interest and acceptance of this free service OR Call toll-free (833)-888-0410 to inform the team of your interest in accepting the free service.
More information on the program can be found at either www.energizedelaware.org or www.helpinitiativede.org
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Townsend Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
Drive Up Free Food Pantry- 09/22/2023 9 a.m.
Drive Up Free Food Pantry
209 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734
September 22nd, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Pre-register here: https://imcsep22.eventbrite.com
Register to volunteer here: https://bit.ly/3jhCSKP
**In the case of inclement weather the Food Bank will send notice of cancellation the morning of the event.**
CLOSED_Town of Townsend Recreational – Community Survey
**Survey Closed: Wednesday, 09/20/2023**
The Town of Townsend has recently acquired a new property and is currently undergoing discussion of how use of the land would best serve the community. The Town wants to hear from YOU on what use of the land you think would benefit the Town the most. This can include recreational and community spaces. Please share your ideas on what you would like to see from the Town, by completing the survey found here https://forms.gle/E1dt4ArQiRM7orMk6
Should you have any questions, please contact Townsend Town Hall via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
Notice for Construction – Townsend Municipal Park Gazebo Stone Masonry Replacement
This construction notice is being issued to make you aware of construction activities for the Municipal Park Gazebo Stone Masonry project.
The project includes replacement of the stone masonry around the gazebo. The construction of this project is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 11th, 2023. The project duration is expected for up to three (3) weeks.
We regret any temporary inconveniences you may experience during the construction.
The safety of residents, motorists, pedestrians, and workers will be a priority during the construction. During construction, please be aware of any safety signage, barriers, equipment and workers so that we can maintain a safe and secure construction zone.
In addition, if you have any questions, comments or special needs that you would like to communicate to the Town of Townsend, please call 302-378-8082 or email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.
Patriot Day 2023
In recognition of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, the Town of Townsend has declared September 11th of each year as Patriot Day by flying the Freedom Flag, as adopted via Resolution 2022-021. Which can be found by clicking “HERE”.
On Monday, 9/11/23, you can observe the Freedom Flag being flown at Townsend Town Hall.
Be sure to note the following symbolic elements of the Freedom Flag:
- White Star: Honoring all those who lived and died for freedom.
- Five White Bars: Representing the Pentagon and the organized protection of our freedoms.
- Top Red Stripe: Symbolizing the lives of those who perished at the Pentagon, and the crew and passengers on American Airlines Flight 77.
- Two Broad Red Stripes: In memory of those who perished in the Twin Towers and the World Trade Center, and on American Airlines Flight 11, and United Airlines Flight 175.
- Bottom Red Stripe: A tribute to the crew and passengers who perished on United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.
- Three White Stripes: Signifying the rescue workers, firefighters, police officers, Port Authority employees, and others who worked tirelessly during and after the terrorist attacks.
- Blue “Ground”: On behalf of Americans everywhere united together for freedom
Please join the Town of Townsend on the Front Porch of Townsend Town Hall located at 141 Main St. Townsend, DE 19734 in remembrance of the victims of 9/11 at the following times:
- 8:46 – observance of time AA Flight 11 struck North Tower
- 9:03 – observance of time UA Flight 175 struck South Tower
- 9:37 – observance of time AA Flight 77 struck the Pentagon
- 9:59 – observance of time of fall of the South Tower
- 10:02 – observance of time UA Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania
- 10:28 – observance of time of fall of the North Tower
A bell will be tolled at each of the times listed above to honor the victims, followed by a moment of silence.
Please join us for this solemn recognition of the victims, heroes, and survivors of such a horrific day.
HELP Initiative, Inc. Lights On Delaware Strong Program in the Town of Townsend
With the support of the Town of Townsend and the Townsend Police Department, representatives from the HELP Initiative will be going door to door throughout the Town to offer their services to residents for the Lights On Delaware Strong Program. Installation team members will be knocking on doors and placing door hangers on doors to provide you with information of their services. The HELP Initiative team members will replace outdoor light bulbs with energy efficient dusk to dawn LED bulbs. If you do not have a light fixture installed, the installation team can install a Solar Motion, LED Flood Light as provided by The Energize Delaware Program, which is implemented by the HELP Initiative.
This is a voluntary NO COST program.
The goal of this program is to improve street and residential illumination, while reducing household energy expenses by up to 30%.
Residents can fill out the form on the door hanger and place back on their front door to indicate their interest and acceptance of this free service OR Call toll-free (833)-888-0410 to inform the team of your interest in accepting the free service.
More information on the program can be found at either www.energizedelaware.org or www.helpinitiativede.org
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Townsend Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
