New Castle is a historic Delaware River city at near sea level with significant hurricane storm surge, industrial hazard, and nor'easter exposure. The city sits adjacent to a major petroleum refinery complex and chemical industrial corridor along the Delaware River waterfront. At 10 feet elevation on the tidal Delaware, major hurricane storm surge could inundate the historic downtown and adjacent industrial facilities simultaneously.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Industrial / Storm Surge |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 32 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Sandy (2012) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 302-322-9801 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 North, I-95 South, I-295 South, US-13 South |
| Elevation | 10 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
New Castle County DE
Delaware · Hurricane / Storm Surge
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6/10
Moderate Risk
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5/10
Moderate
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Hurricane / Noreaster / Flooding / Industrial Corridor
4/10
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