Officials in Sussex Co. seek storm damage reports from residents

Officials in Sussex County are asking residents to report their storm damages to for mapping. Sussex County emergency managers are asking property managers who were affected by the nor’easter coastal storm last week, to pass that information along. Officials say they are looking to map the reports, to get a clearer sense of what was left in the storm’s wake.

Property damage should be submitted to the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center by calling the EOC at 302-856-7366, and have details about the type of damage suffered, what caused it, the location, and whether they have insurance ready when calling. Sussex County is clarifying that they only are interested in damage that happened between October 1 and 5, to businesses and primary residences, not seasonal homes.

“Public reports are critical for emergency managers to assess the amount of damage that follows an event like the recent nor’easter,” EOC Director Joseph L. Thomas said. “We know there is some flooding damage, particularly along the Inland Bays and other low-lying areas, and the best way to gather details is to have the public provide information on how they were adversely affected.”

Information collected by the Sussex County EOC will reportedly be used for assessment reports that are shared with the Delaware Emergency Management Agency for consideration toward any future federal disaster assistance application.