REMINDER: Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 @ 7:20 p.m.
SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police, along with Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:20 p.m.
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. 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 at either the Salem or Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.
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.
To check whether you live within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone, or EPZ, go to de.gov/epz.
To learn more about radiological preparedness, visit PrepareDE.org.
ABOUT DEMA
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery, and mitigation services to save lives, protect Delaware’s economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies. DEMA is a division within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) and authorized by Delaware Code.
Social Media: Delaware Emergency Management Agency on Facebook and X and Instagram
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM GFL – 04/01/2024
VOTER REGISTRATION: 2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Election
REGISTER TO VOTE!!!
Deadline to register for the Annual Town of Townsend Municipal Election is:
APRIL 19, 2024
Every person who shall have reached the age of eighteen years, who is a citizen of the United States, and who resides within the Town limits and/or who can prove ownership of property within the corporate limits of The Town of Townsend shall be entitled to vote at the annual municipal election, special elections and referenda, except as otherwise provided in the Town’s Charter and in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 75, §7554 of the Delaware Code.
To be eligible to vote in Town elections, any resident or property owner within the corporate limits of the Town of Townsend must be registered to vote in the State of Delaware. If you are not registered to vote you can register online at: ivote.de.gov.
**For additional information or assistance on how to register to vote, please contact the New Castle County Department of Elections Office by calling 302-577-3464 or visiting https://elections.delaware.gov/voter/votereg.shtml.
Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 @ 7:20 p.m.
SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police, along with Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:20 p.m.
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. 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 at either the Salem or Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.
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.
To check whether you live within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone, or EPZ, go to de.gov/epz.
To learn more about radiological preparedness, visit PrepareDE.org.
ABOUT DEMA
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery, and mitigation services to save lives, protect Delaware’s economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies. DEMA is a division within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) and authorized by Delaware Code.
Social Media: Delaware Emergency Management Agency on Facebook and X and Instagram
SOLICITATION PERIOD ENDS 04/05/2024 @ 4:30 P.M.: 2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Election – Petition of Candidacy Application Packets
2024- Solicitation of Candidates FLYER
COMMUNITY NOTICE: Meet & Greet with Rep. Jeff Spiegelman
Join State Rep. Jeff Spiegelman for his next Meet & Greet on Tuesday, April 9th between 12-noon and 1:00 p.m. at Little Italy Pizza Shop (325 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734). The soda will be Jeff’s treat!
Click the following Facebook link for additional details: Meet & Greet with Rep. Jeff Spiegelman
PUBLIC NOTICE: Ordinance Updates
During the March 6th, regular Town Council meeting the Townsend Code Review Committee presented and introduced the following ordinances:
- Ordinance 2024-005 An Ordinance to Amend the Townsend Municipal Code Regarding Utilities
- Ordinance 2024-006 An Ordinance to amend the Town Code regarding Animals
- Ordinance 2024-007 An Ordinance to amend the Town Code regarding abandoned vehicles
Please be advised, the Town Council will be performing a second reading with a possible vote on the above listed ordinances during the regular Town Council meeting, April 3rd, 2024. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to make public comment. Each in person attendee and virtual Zoom attendee will have the opportunity to speak for three (3) minutes. Each Zoom attendees should alert staff that they wish to speak at the appropriate time by submitting their name and address via the Zoom chat function during the meeting. Comments may also be sent via email to townhall@townsend.delaware.gov prior to the meeting. Emailed comments will be read into the record during the meeting.
COMMUNITY NOTICE: Volunteer Service Event – Wiggins Mill Park Seedling Flagging
Volunteer brewing is seeking volunteers to assist with flagging of young tree seedlings planted as part of the reforestation at the New Castle County Wiggins Mill Park and Natural Area.
Last year, approximately 11,000 tree seedlings were planted on 15 acres of the property. We hope to mark the seedlings with flags to allow mowing between tree rows to control invasive plants until the trees get a few feet tall.
• Hiking shoes or work boots that can get dirty and damp;
• Appropriate clothing and hats that can get dirty and are suited to the weather (cold, rain, wind, or heat);
• Sunscreen and insect repellant (if needed) depending on the weather;
• Work gloves; and
• Water and Snacks.
Town Hall Closed in Recognition of Good Friday
In recognition of Good Friday, Townhall will be closed on Friday, March 29th, 2024.
Municipal waste services will continue to operate on an uninterrupted schedule, with pickup on Monday, April 1st, 2024. For more details, please click the following link: 2024 Municipal Waste Service Guidelines.
SOLICITATION PERIOD ENDS 04/05/2024 @ 4:30 P.M.: 2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Election – Petition of Candidacy Application Packets
2024- Solicitation of Candidates FLYER
