Delaware
Delaware taps artificial intelligence to evacuate crowded beaches when floods hit
Delaware’s low elevation mixed with crowded beaches and limited exit routes make the state particularly vulnerable to massive flooding, but officials hope an influx of federal infrastructure money will trigger future evacuation plans automatically via artificial intelligence.
The Biden administration was set to announce a total of $53 million in grants Thursday to Delaware and seven other states aimed at high-tech solutions to traffic congestion problems. Although the money comes from the infrastructure law the president signed in 2021, many of the programs — including the $5 million for flood response efforts in Biden’s home state — have evolved since then.
“What’s new is the predictive analysis; the machine learning,” U.S. Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt, Delaware’s former transportation secretary, said in an interview with The Associated Press. “Because now we have access to all this data, it’s hard for us as humans to figure out what is data and what is actionable information.”
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Delaware officials pull off evacuation-type procedures every week during the tourism season, with long lines of cars headed to the beaches on weekend mornings and back at night. But flooding presents a unique problem — including standing water on roads that can make the most direct routes out of town even more treacherous than simply sheltering in place.
“What you don’t want to do is make the decision too late and then you have vehicles caught out,” said Gene Donaldson, operations manager at the state’s 24-hour Transportation Management Center.
Delaware’s transportation department, which controls more than 90% of roads in a state with the lowest average elevation in the country, is tasked with implementing evacuation plans during high water — a bureaucratic nightmare considering how quickly conditions can change.
“For humans to monitor thousands of detectors or data sources is overwhelming,” said George Zhao, director of transportation for Arlington, Virginia-based BlueHalo, which has worked with Delaware on developing the software.
That’s where AI comes in. Rather than sending a crew to the scene to block an impassable road, the system uses sensors to detect weather threats — and even can predict them. Then, it sends the information directly to drivers through cellphone alerts while broadcasting them simultaneously on electronic highway signs.
The amount of data keeps growing, with many automated cars now able to not only inform their drivers of the dangers ahead but also feed the system to warn others.
Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology tested an earlier version of a flood prediction analysis system on the Mississippi River between 2019-22. Steve Corns, an associate professor of engineering management and systems engineering who co-authored the study, said the system was able to detect in minutes what used to take hours.
But now, Corns said, the capabilities are even more advanced and useful — provided they’re adequately funded so the technology doesn’t become obsolete.
Previous legislation had awarded more than $300 million in congestion relief grants, and Bhatt said the agency received $385 million in applications for the $52.8 million in the latest batch under the infrastructure law. He said that “shows huge appetite” for innovative solutions to tackle traffic problems.
Other payouts in this round of grants include $14 million for machine learning traffic prediction and signal timing in Maryland and $12.7 million to retrofit Ann Arbor, Michigan’s traffic system with cellular technology that could become a national template. It also includes $11.6 million to expand a microtransit service in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Delaware
Agriculture, Food and Natural Science Students Take Home Awards from 97th National FFA Convention & Expo – State of Delaware News
Delaware FFA members from across the state competed last month in career and leadership development events against teams from across the country at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, IN. To find a full list of the Delaware FFA results, click here: Delaware National Convention Results 2024. Another major part of this experience is the Expo, featuring agricultural colleges and universities from across the country, as well as many technical colleges.
During the convention, Delaware FFA members competed in 26 Career and Leadership Development Events as well as the Agriscience Fair. The full list can be found at Delaware National Convention Results 2024. The following Delaware FFA Chapters were in attendance:
- Appoquinimink FFA
- Caesar Rodney FFA
- Indian River FFA
- Lake Forest FFA
- Laurel FFA
- Laurel Middle FFA
- Middletown FFA
- Milford FFA
- Odessa FFA
- Smyrna FFA
- Smyrna Middle FFA
- Sussex Central FFA
- Woodbridge FFA
Delaware FFA members also participated in the National Band, National Chorus, and the National Talent Competition:
| Lake Forest FFA | Elora Kline | National Chorus |
| Smyrna FFA | Taylor Wallace | National Talent |
| Lake Forest FFA | Julia Novak | National Band |
| Sussex Central FFA | Maria Gutierrez Carcamo | National Band |
| Sussex Central FFA | Sam Trusty | National Band |
Several Delaware FFA supporters were awarded the coveted Honorary American Degree as appreciation for all they do for the Delaware FFA Association:
- Senator Chris Coons
- Justin Bailey
- Debbie Kirk
- Amanda Powell
- East Coast Seed Inc.
Additionally, this year Noah Dixon, Delaware FFA’s 2023-2024 state president, represented Delaware as the state’s national officer candidate. During the week leading up to the national convention, Dixon, along with 37 other individuals from across the country, went through the selection process. Dixon made it through to the second round and represented Delaware well.
Delaware FFA is a leading Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students pursuing careers in agriculture, food, natural resources, and other related career fields. For more information, please visit the FFA Web site at www.ffa.org or contact Bart Gill, Delaware FFA state advisor, at bart.gill@doe.k12.de.us.
Find more photos online here.
Media contact: Alison May, alison.may@doe.k12.de.us, 302-735-4006
Related Topics: agriculture, award, Delaware, education, FFA, Student
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Delaware FFA members from across the state competed last month in career and leadership development events against teams from across the country at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, IN. To find a full list of the Delaware FFA results, click here: Delaware National Convention Results 2024. Another major part of this experience is the Expo, featuring agricultural colleges and universities from across the country, as well as many technical colleges.
During the convention, Delaware FFA members competed in 26 Career and Leadership Development Events as well as the Agriscience Fair. The full list can be found at Delaware National Convention Results 2024. The following Delaware FFA Chapters were in attendance:
- Appoquinimink FFA
- Caesar Rodney FFA
- Indian River FFA
- Lake Forest FFA
- Laurel FFA
- Laurel Middle FFA
- Middletown FFA
- Milford FFA
- Odessa FFA
- Smyrna FFA
- Smyrna Middle FFA
- Sussex Central FFA
- Woodbridge FFA
Delaware FFA members also participated in the National Band, National Chorus, and the National Talent Competition:
| Lake Forest FFA | Elora Kline | National Chorus |
| Smyrna FFA | Taylor Wallace | National Talent |
| Lake Forest FFA | Julia Novak | National Band |
| Sussex Central FFA | Maria Gutierrez Carcamo | National Band |
| Sussex Central FFA | Sam Trusty | National Band |
Several Delaware FFA supporters were awarded the coveted Honorary American Degree as appreciation for all they do for the Delaware FFA Association:
- Senator Chris Coons
- Justin Bailey
- Debbie Kirk
- Amanda Powell
- East Coast Seed Inc.
Additionally, this year Noah Dixon, Delaware FFA’s 2023-2024 state president, represented Delaware as the state’s national officer candidate. During the week leading up to the national convention, Dixon, along with 37 other individuals from across the country, went through the selection process. Dixon made it through to the second round and represented Delaware well.
Delaware FFA is a leading Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students pursuing careers in agriculture, food, natural resources, and other related career fields. For more information, please visit the FFA Web site at www.ffa.org or contact Bart Gill, Delaware FFA state advisor, at bart.gill@doe.k12.de.us.
Find more photos online here.
Media contact: Alison May, alison.may@doe.k12.de.us, 302-735-4006
Related Topics: agriculture, award, Delaware, education, FFA, Student
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
27-31-41-52-69, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 3 numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
Day: 7-7-1
Night: 7-0-5
Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 4 numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
Day: 5-8-0-2
Night: 3-3-7-4
Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
04-05-10-25-30-33
Check Multi-Win Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
04-09-10-28-29, Lucky Ball: 01
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
20-36-37-42-43, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 5 numbers from Nov. 18 drawing
Day: 2-1-3-1-9
Night: 9-5-1-4-4
Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
- Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
- Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
- Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
- For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.
Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
- Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.
Delaware has five new vending machines that will offer lifesaving medicine as well as self-care items for free.
Two of these new vending machines are located at the Brandywine Counseling Facility on Lancaster Avenue in Wilmington and the facility in Newark. They are completely free to use and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The vending machines will offer an assortment of items such as Naloxone kits, Xylazine test strips, Deterra bags, wound care kits, items to help with physical and dental hygiene, and other self-care tools.
This is part of a pilot program in the state.
“Yes, we are early compared to our sister states, 100% we are early adopters to it. We are really excited about it, and we want to be an example,” Rebecca Urey, Harm Reduction Coordinator in Delaware, said.
In addition to a harm reduction vending machine in Wilmington and the one at the Brandywine Counseling facility, there are three others.
The vending machines will be placed at four Brandywine Counseling locations, as well as the Georgetown Pallet Village.
Brandywine Counseling Locations:
- 2713 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, Del. 19805
- 24 Brookhill Drive, Newark, Del. 19702
- 698 S. Bay Road Dover, Del. 19901
- 769 E. Masten Circle, Milford, Del. 19963
Pallet Village location:
- Springboard Pallet Village, 411 Kimmey Street, Georgetown, Del. 19947
The one in Dover is the first to be stocked and the others are expected to be ready in the next day or so.
David Humes lost his son to an overdose and is now an addiction advocate who has been working hard to help other parents be aware of how overdose kits work.
“The naloxone you find in these kits ideally are for a dumb dad like me to administer. What we want to do is just get that person breathing again, call 911 and hopefully first responders will be there to take care of that person in medical distress,” Humes said.
Using the vending machines is a completely anonymous process, the state will only see a record of what products are being used so they can restock them.
“Despite how far we’ve come with this there’s still a huge stigma. There’s stigma about the person in use and stigma about his parents and loved ones,” Humes said.
The one in Dover is already being used and Delaware health officials say if the pilot program is a success more vending machines could be added around the state.
“Whether it’s 12 p.m. or 3 a.m., these new vending machine sites are essential to removing the stigma around receiving critical, lifesaving supplies,” said Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, Chair of the Behavioral Health Consortium, in a statement. “These are important tools in the toolkit to save lives and meet folks where they are. Substance use disorder is a disease. I’m so proud of Delaware for modeling the way we should treat our residents with respect and dignity and ensure their success in all aspects of life.”
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