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DE SCR5

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Hocker

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Recognizes beach areas in lower Sussex County are particularly vulnerable to damage from major storms and require efficient evacuation planning

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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