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2025–26: Flood Safety in Dewey Beach

Since 2025, our work has centered on flood safety in Dewey Beach: how the Town applies FEMA's flood rules, how its building department is staffed and run, and the Town's Community Rating System (CRS) score, which sets the flood-insurance discount residents receive. Start with the issue brief and petition, then read the record for yourself.

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Issue briefOne Building, Two Rulebooks: how Dewey Beach let a consultant and developer set the flood rules it was judged bySeptember 30, 2026 PetitionOne Rulebook for Flood Safety — petition to the Dewey Beach Town CouncilOctober 5, 2026 ArticleWhy Did Dewey Beach Put Off Its Federal Flood Reviews?October 13, 2026 VideoNor’easter Reveals Dewey Issues — why the flood barriers are on the residents’ doorsSeptember 28, 2026

FEMA compliance & the CRS flood rating

RemarksRemarks to Town Council: Town Compliance and Disclosure ClarityOctober 9, 2026 Email updateWhy Our Dewey Beach Flood Insurance and Property Value Are at Risk Due to Insider HiringMarch 19, 2026 ArticleWhy Dewey Beach Has Delaware’s Lowest Coastal FEMA RatingDecember 17, 2025 VideoFlooded Town PrioritiesDecember 18, 2025

Building department & permits

ArticleDewey Beach Building Department: Chasing Paint Violations While FEMA Compliance FailsDecember 17, 2025 IndexDewey Building Permit Issue Index PageOctober 27, 2025

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