Delmarva Power is prepared for the summer
Dear Community & Governmental Partners:
With summer on the way, Delmarva Power wants you to know that we are ready. We have taken steps to prepare the local energy grid to meet increased customer demand and help ensure continued affordable and reliable energy service for our customers. Our crews have performed maintenance and inspections to prepare the grid for severe weather and help keep homes cool and bright and businesses operational all summer long.
As part of our preparedness for the summer, we conduct emergency response drills and complete testing of computer and emergency systems as part of our summer preparedness program. Employees from across the company review emergency processes and procedures to help ensure a safe and efficient response to storms or emergencies. We share best practices with our sister companies, Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ComEd, PECO and Pepco, and participate in emergency response training exercises to ensure we can provide seamless support and resources during a storm or emergency restoration effort. This practice of collaborating and sharing resources demonstrates the benefits of being part of the Exelon family of companies.
Every day, we are committed to providing safe, reliable and clean energy service, while helping to maintain affordability for our customers and communities. Our customers depend on reliable energy service to power their lives. We are investing every day in our systems to meet the growing energy needs of our customers and to provide a world-class customer experience. Delmarva Power’s efforts to reinforce the local energy grid, add new technology and smart devices and target projects to increase resiliency against more frequent and impactful weather events, resulted in customers experiencing the lowest frequency of electric outages ever in 2023. Delmarva Power’s investments strengthen the grid against increasingly frequent and impactful weather events as a result of climate change and supports efforts to enable clean energy resources like solar and electric vehicles. Delmarva Power’s 2023 reliability improvement and resiliency projects feature the installation of innovative technologies to improve system reliability, such as specialized equipment, like smart switches and reclosers to automatically detect issues and restore service faster by automatically isolating damage. These technologies have been a major driver in the continued reduction in outages for customers. Ongoing infrastructure investments will help support strong reliability for customers and help meet the growing energy demands of communities across Delaware.
Delmarva Power takes the responsibility of providing its customers with safe, reliable and affordable energy service very seriously. This includes being prepared for whatever Mother Nature might bring us at any time of the year. We encourage others, including our customers, to be prepared as well. Please help us bring this important information into your community by sharing these steps that can be taken to prepare for summer storms.
- Assemble an emergency storm kit.
- Prepare a plan for what to do during a power outage or summer storm.
- Confirm Delmarva Power has your current phone number in the “My Alerts and Notifications” section of the website: delmarva.com/MyAccount
- Visit delmarva.com/MobileApp to download the mobile app, which has many resources to keep you informed during a storm.
- More tips, resources and safety information are available at delmarva.com/StormPrep.
We monitor local weather reports regularly and if severe storms are forecasted to hit, we follow the advice of local emergency management officials. We follow a strategic response plan to restore service, addressing live wires or potentially life-threatening situations first, followed by high-voltage transmission lines and equipment, which restore service to the largest number of affected customers. We also prioritize public health and safety facilities, like hospitals, police and fire stations and water treatment plants and work to restore service in your community safely and as quickly as possible. To learn more about our restoration process, visit delmarva.com/Restoration. Customers are asked to immediately report a downed wire or service issue by calling 1-800-898-8042, visiting delmarva.com or through our mobile app. Delmarva Power customers can also text “Out” to “67972”. Customers must first text “ADD OUTAGE” to “67972” to sign up for this service.
We also recognize our responsibility to serve customers by working to keep bills as low as possible and to continue to help our customers through these difficult times. We understand many of our customers are facing economic challenges and are also dealing with the impact of inflation and rising prices for the products and services they are using each day. We are committed to keeping every customer connected with extended payment arrangements and working to help them secure important energy assistance. We care about our customers and have a wide range of payment options we offer based on their individual account and household income. Many of these arrangements can be made quickly and easily by calling 800-375-7117 or by visiting our website at delmarvapower.com/EnergyAssistance.
We also continue to help our customers realize the benefits of energy efficiency, educating customers on the important tips and programs available to help them reduce their energy usage and help them save money. Many of these no-cost or low-cost tips and programs can help save customers 10 to 20 percent on their monthly bill. Customers can learn more by visiting delmarva.com/Save. We appreciate your partnership and support in ensuring we are all prepared for the impacts of summer storms or other emergencies. By taking a few simple steps, together we can ensure our customers and your constituents can be ready and stay safe this summer.
Sincerely,
Jim Smith
External Affairs Manager
Delmarva Power
Delmarva Power: Milton Reliability Project
View the: Delmarva Power Project Fact Sheet
Partnership with DNREC – Mosquito Control 2024
The Town of Milton partners with Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Mosquito Control section for the spraying of mosquitoes. To follow is the message received from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL 08/20/2024:
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A message from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL
Weather permitting, the Delaware Mosquito Control Section is planning an insecticide application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) within a zone or zones you have subscribed to within the Delaware Notification Service. This application will occur during evening hours tonight Thursday, September 12, 2024, with a truck mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes.
All insecticides to be used are registered with the USEPA for mosquito control and will be applied according to USEPA approved label instructions. The USEPA has determined that the insecticides to be used do not pose unreasonable risks to human health, wildlife, or the environment.
For further information, please visit the Mosquito Control Spray Information site or view the Spray Zone Map.
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Spraying occurs periodically. This post will be updated as DNREC notices are received.
Should additional treatment/spraying be needed, please contact Milton Town Hall for coordination. 302-684-4110
The Nature Conservancy Public Notices related to prescribed burn at McCabe Preserve and Ponders Tract
PUBLIC NOTICE
Prescribed Fire Burn Window: March 5 – April 30, 2024
You may see smoke at times during the dates above because The Nature Conservancy will be conducting a Prescribed Burn on our Edward H. McCabe Preserve in Milton, DE along Round Pole Bridge Road. These controlled burns are carefully planned and implemented and are a necessary management tool in maintaining the early successional habitat at McCabe Preserve.
Prescribed burns are conducted under precise, closely monitored weather conditions and by a specially trained crew that is nationally qualified in prescribed fire. Every precaution is taken, and the prescribed burns will not take place if the proper weather and fuel conditions required by our Burn Plan parameters are not met.
If you have any questions about The Nature Conservancy or our fire program, please feel free to contact us.
Respectfully,
Natasha Whetzel
DE Stewardship Program Manager, The Nature Conservancy in Delaware
The Nature Conservancy
P.O. Box 327
Milton, DE 19968
P: (910) 783-9091
PUBLIC NOTICE
Prescribed Fire Burn Window: March 5 – April 30, 2024
You may see smoke at times during the dates above because The Nature Conservancy will be conducting Prescribed Burns on our Pemberton Forest Preserve at Ponders Tract in Ellendale, along Route 16 and 30. These controlled burns are carefully planned and implemented and are a necessary management tool in the restoration of the forest at Ponders Tract. The burns also have the added benefit of decreasing potential risk of wildfires.
Prescribed burns are conducted under precise, closely monitored weather conditions and by a specially trained crew that is nationally qualified in prescribed fire. Every precaution is taken, and the prescribed burns will not take place if the proper weather and fuel conditions required by our Burn Plan parameters are not met.
If you have any questions about The Nature Conservancy or our fire program, please feel free to contact us.
Respectfully,
Natasha Whetzel
DE Stewardship Program Manager, The Nature Conservancy in Delaware
The Nature Conservancy
P.O. Box 327
Milton, DE 19968
P: (910) 783-9091
2024 Water System Improvements Referendum and Election Notice
2024 Water System Improvements Referendum
Water Referendum Election Results
Special Board of Elections Members
2024 Water System Improvements Public Hearing Powerpoint Presentation (no audio)
Referendum Informational Brochure
Affidavit for WATER REFERENDUM Absentee Ballot
Projects proposed are as follows:
- Water main replacements on Carey Street, Walnut Street, Magnolia Street, Mill Street, and a portion of Bay Avenue
- Chandler Street Water Treatment Facility improvements
- Federal Street water tower
On December 4, a public hearing was held at the Town Council meeting which focused on history of water facility needs, details of the proposed projects, cost estimates, and financial impact to water users. To view the public hearing, view the below YouTube segment.
The water system improvements will improve the existing water system as follows:
- Improve water system distribution and hydraulic conditions
- Increase fire flow capacity
- Upgrade dimensions of existing water mains
- Replace service line connections within the water main replacement area which will remove lead corporations from active service
- Improve functions of the treatment plant and upgrade controls above the 100year flood plain
Consider sponsoring the Milton Christmas Parade!
Request for Proposal: Water Tank Maintenance Services
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Sealed proposals will be received on behalf of the Town of Milton, (herein called the “Owner”) at Milton Town Hall, 115 Federal Street, Milton, Delaware no later than December 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. EST. for the following:
Town of Milton
ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The work of the contract is a long-term, continuous water tank asset maintenance program from a qualified firm that will provide integrated maintenance and professional management services for water storage tanks, that includes engineering services (specific to the maintenance of the existing water storage tank assets covered by this RFP) and professional asset management, that includes a fixed fee to pay all future renovations of the internal and external surfaces of the water tank.
The proposal document, including the proposal form, may be obtained at no cost by contacting Pennoni via email to Brian Miller, PE at bmiller@pennoni.com.
The right is reserved, as the interests of the Town of Milton may appear, to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informality in proposals received, and to accept or reject any items of any proposals.
Town of Milton, Delaware
Kristy Rogers, MPA, IMCA-CM
Town Manager
2023-11-22 Tank Maintenance Proposal Document
Employment Opportunity: Water Operator
JOB POSTING
WATER OPERATOR
The Town of Milton is accepting applications for operator positions within the Water Department.
There are job openings immediately available!
A Milton Water Operator is a full-time position that fulfills responsibilities within the Town’s drinking water system. Applicants can review Operator I – 2023, Operator II – 2023, and Operator III – 2023 for requirements and qualifications of the position.
The Town of Milton offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits to include: health, dental, life and vision insurance, State of Delaware-County/Municipal pension, and 12 paid holidays; after a successful probationary period, employees earn 3 weeks of vacation time and sick leave annually. The Employment Application and Job Descriptions are available at Town Hall, as well as our website https://milton.delaware.gov/human-resources/
Interested candidates must complete the Town of Milton Employment Application. Completed applications may be submitted by email to krogers@ci.milton.de.us, or mailed to: Town of Milton, Attn: Town Manager, 115 Federal Street, Milton, DE 19968. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
The Town of Milton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Town of Milton: 2023 AARP Community Challenge Grant Recipient
Again for 2023, the Town of Milton is a recipient of an AARP Community Challenge Grant. This grant project will install three benches at local bus stops to provide residents with a place to rest, wait or socialize when they visit the town center, while also making the local transportation system more accessible to older people and those with disabilities.
To read the complete AARP announcement, click the following link: https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2023/2023-grantees.html
The AARP Community Challenge is a grant program to make tangible improvements in communities that jump-start long-term change. It is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for people of all ages. To learn more, visit aarp.org/Livable.
Town of Milton: 2023 Residential Waste Collection
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for the Town of Milton Residential Waste Collection contract will be received from qualified bidders at Town Hall, 115 Federal Street, Milton, Delaware 19968 until 10:00am on July 21, 2023, at which time they will be opened and read aloud.
The Request for Quotations will be emailed to prospective bidders at their request via email: krogers@ci.milton.de.us or obtained at Town Hall. No payment is required for one copy.
The Town of Milton reserves the right to waive any informalities, as well as to accept or reject any or all bids.