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$40.9 billion in hurricane damage? Company warns Salisbury residents to brace for worst
Hurricane-related damage for all Salisbury area homeowners could total an estimated $40.9 billion according to a 2024 Hurricane Risk Report released Thursday. The California-based CoreLogic "quantifies and explains the magnitude of hurricane risk to U.S. Atlantic and Gulf states" from Maine to Texas. This year's findings include Salisbury listed as one of the top 15 cities at risk of storm surge. In the worst-case scenario where a hurricane were to cause a nearly total loss of homes, 138,295 residential properties would have a combined Reconstruction Cost Value of about $40.9 billion with a moderate to higher risk of storm surge damage, per CoreLogic.
First major phase of Route 13 bridge replacement slated to begin next week
SALISBURY, Md. – The first major phase of the project to replace the Route 13 bridge over the Wicomico River is slated to begin next week. The first portion of the four-phased project is the demolition of one side of the existing bridge. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Monday, June 3rd, when crews will begin closing northbound lanes of Route 13 Business and shifting traffic over to two temporary lanes. Southbound traffic will be maintained. Once traffic has been shifted, crews will begin demolishing the east portion of the bridge.
Portion of Cove Road Beach in Wicomico Co. temporarily closed
BIVALVE, Md. – A portion of Cove Road Beach is temporarily closed for demolition of abandoned houses on the property. Officials say parking at Cove Road Beach will be extremely limited for about a week, and encourage visitors to consider going to Roaring Point Park rather than Cove Road Beach.
City of Salisbury recognizes April Employee of the Month
SALISBURY, Md. – The City of Salisbury is recognizing their April Employee of the Month, Emily. Emily’s dedication, hard work, and incredible team spirit truly set her apart. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
These Virginia and Maryland cities are the top places to live in the US, new report shows
MARYLAND - Four cities across Virginia and Maryland have been ranked among the 150 best places to live in the country, according to a U.S. News & World report. The new 2024-2025 Best Places to Live in the U.S. list was released Tuesday. Virginia Beach had the highest ranking for...
Salisbury opens STEM lab at Newton Street Community Center with help of grant
SALISBURY -- A community center in Salisbury has expanded its programming with a grant from the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. A May 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Newton Street ...
Temporary Water Shutoff Planned for Some in Laurel
LAUREL, DE.- Some residents in Laurel will temporarily not have water Thursday morning. Laurel officials say water will be turned off around 8 a.m. May 30th, for people on 7th Street between Belle Avenue and Elm Street along with Belle Avenue between W. 6th Street and 7th Street. They say...
Delaware agriculture secretary promotes industry at chamber luncheon in Fruitland
FRUITLAND -- Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse touted the importance of agriculture to the Delmarva peninsula during a recent chamber luncheon at Adams Taphouse in Fruitland. ...
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