UPDATE: Fenwick releases an update on beach conditions and medical waste
Fenwick Island has released new information regarding beach conditions and medical waste that has been washing ashore on along the eastern shore. At this time no medical waste was found during the last few days of inspection.
60 agencies working to contain medical waste affecting Maryland beaches as FEMA assesses disaster potential
Sixty state and federal agencies were working Monday to try to contain an onshore wash of medical waste, including hundreds of hypodermic needles and feminine hygiene products, over the weekend along the coastline from Delaware to Virginia,
Some Eastern Shore beaches closed due to medical waste coming ashore
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — Medical waste coming ashore has necessitated a closure of all ocean-facing beaches at Assateague Island National Seashore, according to the national seashore’s Facebook page. The national seashore said the closures range from Fenwick Island to Chincoteague as a result of the medical waste.
Delaware issues swimming advisory for ocean beaches due to medical waste
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a one-week recreational water advisory for nearly all Atlantic Ocean beaches in Delaware, two days after medical waste started washing ashore. Emergency response teams are monitoring state park beaches, the advisory said.
Needles among medical waste washing ashore on Maryland beaches
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Maryland beaches close after medical waste washes up
Some beaches in Ocean City, Maryland, have been shut down after medical waste – including syringes and pill bottles – washed ashore.
Beaches in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia closed after 'medical waste' washes ashore
Multiple stretches of beaches along the coast of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia are closed until further notice due to needles and other medical waste washing ashore, officials said.
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2 Del. beaches closed to swimmers after medical waste washes ashore, state urges caution
Dewey Beach and Fenwick Island officials made their announcements Sunday afternoon on social media and in email blasts. When asked for information, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and ...
Rehoboth, Bethany close to swimmers Mon. due to medical waste, following Dewey and Fenwick
This story has been updated to include new information from Rehoboth and Bethany officials. Rehoboth and Bethany beaches ...
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Delaware beaches closed to swimming after medical waste washes ashore
Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control advised visitors to leave the beach and refrain from ...
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UPDATED: Beach Warning from Chincoteague to Fenwick Island & Dewey Beach for Medical Waste Washing Up on Beaches
Medical waste has been found on the beaches from Assateague State Park to Fenwick Island and officials are closing the ocean ...
Ocean City's Seacrets opens new venue, Fenwick to get bagel favorite coming in fall
Seacrets opens a new venue, plus more. Check out what's new and coming soon to the Eastern Shore of Maryland and lower ...
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2 Del. beaches closed to swimmers after medical waste washes ashore, state urges caution
Dewey Beach and Fenwick Island officials made their announcements Sunday afternoon on social media and in email blasts. When asked for information, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and ...
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Mosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (Fogging)
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans an insecticide application during this evening, September ...