Obviously I still have electricity, here's a quick update. At 5 AM today, Governor Jack Markell ordered statewide Level Two driving restrictions.
According to state law, a Level 2 Driving Restriction provides that no person shall operate a motor vehicle on Delaware roadways other than essential personnel. Essential personnel includes those employees necessary to maintain the core functions of government and maintain health and safety by providing utility services, healthcare services, and food and fuel deliveries. In addition, some private employers have received a waiver from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency for essential employees.
First offense carries a $115. fine. The second is $200. and the third carries a fine and 30-day jail sentence.
I've showered and had a coffee. A hot breakfast is next because I don't know how long my good fortune will last. I will dress and check the emergency getaway bag to be sure I didn't miss packing anything I will need if I do have to make a run for it.
The winds are gusting to 55 mph and the rains are heavy and banding in some rhythm of its own design. The steady sounds are not annoying, at least not yet. The main Coastal Highway has already been closed between Dewey Beach south to Bethany Beach. That narrow strip of land floods when the Atlantic Ocean washes over to join with Rehoboth Bay. This will only get worse due the the high tides of the next 3 or 4 cycles. Each tide becoming higher than the last as Sandy draws closer to land. Remember there is also the full, new moon to contend with.
I'll post another update later, unless power goes out. Stay safe everyone, it promises to be a long week ahead.
Latest High Wind Warning for Delaware.
And so it goes.
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light rain here currently, not much wind. my office is closed today and tomorrow; so is spouse's. traffic is steady on our street, but nothing is open. so I don't know where the people are going.
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