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12 hours ago
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DEMA to test Emergency Alert System, nuclear-generating station sirens in Delaware in July
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency will test local emergency sirens in July. On July 1, at 7:20 p.m., DEMA, Delaware State Police and the Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. will conduct a quarterly test of the Alert and Notification system for the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear-generating stations in Salem County, New Jersey. During the test, which is done to monitor 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 on local radio stations, according to There are 37 sirens in Delaware within a 10-mile radius of the nuclear-generating stations. These sirens cover an area north of Delaware City, west of Middletown, and south of Woodland Beach. During an actual emergency, the sirens would produce a series of steady three- to five-minute siren sounds that would alert residents to turn their radio to an EAS station for emergency instructions and information, according to For more information about the test, call DEMA at 877-SAY-DEMA (877-729-3362) or (302) 659-3362 and ask for Stephen Davis. New Jersey-Delaware battle? NJ senator wants to rename Delaware Bay – Trump style – and take land from the First State Sneak peek: Delaware State Fair 2025 entertainment preview: Racing Corgis, Fluffy comedian & more Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys'tal Griffin at kgriffin@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: DEMA to test alert system for nuclear-generating stations in July
a day ago
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Woman killed when tree falls on car in Delaware as East Coast storms intensify
A severe thunderstorm turned deadly Monday night in Wilmington, Delaware, when a falling tree killed a 79-year-old woman riding in a car, Delaware State Police said. Meteorologists warn the storm marks the beginning of a dangerous weather pattern along the Eastern Seaboard. The crash happened about 10:08 p.m. on Lancaster Pike when the storm caused a tree to fall into the path of an SUV, according to state police. The driver, a 79-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, tried to swerve but couldn't avoid the collision, police said. The driver was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, but his female passenger, also from Newark, died at the scene, police said. Authorities are withholding the victim's name until relatives are notified. The incident came as powerful storms swept through the region, part of a broader weather system that continues to threaten more than 30 million Americans along the I-95 corridor. The National Weather Service reported a weak tornado touched down near Omar, Delaware, on Monday afternoon, damaging only a small patch of trees. The dangerous weather pattern intensified early Tuesday when southeastern Pennsylvania declared a flash flood emergency after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in 10 hours. Multiple water rescues were required in the Pennsylvania counties of Lancaster and Lebanon, particularly near Mount Joy and Manheim. The severe weather threat is ramping back up Tuesday, with damaging winds and flash flooding remaining the primary concerns. The threat zone spans from central Virginia to New York City, including major metropolitan areas like Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. The storms are causing significant travel disruptions. As of 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, airlines canceled 623 flights nationwide, with more cancellations expected throughout the afternoon. Officials warn that ground stops and delays are likely at major airports along the I-95 corridor, particularly in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York. Delaware State Police continue to investigate Monday night's fatal crash and urge witnesses to contact the department or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. For those affected by the tragedy, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit offers 24-hour support through their hotline: 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461).
CBS News
a day ago
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Downed tree on Lancaster Pike in Wilmington, Delaware kills elderly woman, injures man
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash on Lancaster Pike in Wilmington, Delaware, that left a woman dead and a man critically injured. The crash happened around 10 p.m. on Monday. Police said a Lexus RX was traveling in the right westbound lane of Lancaster Pike, heading towards Hedgerow Place in Wilmington, when a severe thunderstorm passed through the area and caused a tree to fall directly into the path of the SUV. The driver, a 79-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, attempted to swerve left to avoid the tree but was unsuccessful, and the tree hit the front of the SUV. A 79-year-old woman from Newark, Delaware, was in the passenger seat at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The man was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition. The names of the victims are being withheld until families and relatives are notified. The crash remains under investigation by Delaware State Police. By: Sydney-Leigh Brockington contributed to this report.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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DEMA to test Emergency Alert System, nuclear-generating station sirens in Delaware in July
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency will test local emergency sirens in July. On July 1, at 7:20 p.m., DEMA, Delaware State Police and the Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. will conduct a quarterly test of the Alert and Notification system for the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear-generating stations in Salem County, New Jersey. During the test, which is done to monitor 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 on local radio stations, according to There are 37 sirens in Delaware within a 10-mile radius of the nuclear-generating stations. These sirens cover an area north of Delaware City, west of Middletown, and south of Woodland Beach. During an actual emergency, the sirens would produce a series of steady three- to five-minute siren sounds that would alert residents to turn their radio to an EAS station for emergency instructions and information, according to For more information about the test, call DEMA at 877-SAY-DEMA (877-729-3362) or (302) 659-3362 and ask for Stephen Davis. New Jersey-Delaware battle? NJ senator wants to rename Delaware Bay – Trump style – and take land from the First State Sneak peek: Delaware State Fair 2025 entertainment preview: Racing Corgis, Fluffy comedian & more Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys'tal Griffin at kgriffin@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: DEMA to test alert system for nuclear-generating stations in July
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Woman dies after being hit on Route 13 near New Castle
A 50-year-old Maryland woman died after being hit by a car near New Castle on the night of June 25, Delaware State Police said. Troopers were called to Route 13 near Third Avenue just after 10:30 p.m. for reports of the crash. There, they found the woman dead. Police determined the woman was in the left lane of Route 13, just north of a pedestrian crosswalk, when a 20-year-old woman from New Castle who was driving a Nissan Altima hit her. Police said the 50-year-old "was not wearing reflective clothing or carrying a light." The woman, from Annapolis, will be identified once family is notified. Police said the driver of the Nissan wasn't hurt. Got a story tip or idea? Send to Isabel Hughes at ihughes@ For all things breaking news, follow her on X at @izzihughes_ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Woman dies after being hit on Route 13 near New Castle
