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DE SCR5
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Hocker
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Transportation (DelDOT) study emergency evacuation routes for beach areas in lower Sussex County and make necessary revisions to improve evacuation capability during emergencies
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Notes Sussex County population grew from 156,638 in 2000 to 197,145 in 2010, with 37,130 seasonal second homes compared to 530 in Kent County and 749 in New Castle County
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Identifies that 97% of Delaware's 8.5 million 2015 visitors arrived by car, with 75% traveling 200 miles or less from nearby metropolitan areas
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Recognizes beach areas in lower Sussex County are particularly vulnerable to damage from major storms and require efficient evacuation planning
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Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be sent to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Transportation Study And Revise Emergency Evacuation Routes For The Beach Areas In Lower Sussex County.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
3/28/2017