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Apr 07, 2020
To help fight the spread of COVID-19, Governor John Carney yesterday issued the tenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, banning all short-term rental units – including vacation home rentals, hotels, motels, and condo rentals – Governor Carney’s updated order takes effect today at 8:00 p.m. All commercial lodging remains closed through May 15, or until the public health threat is eliminated. Governor Carney’s emergency order, including its modifications, have the force and effect of law. Failure to comply constitutes a criminal offense.
Please know the Rehoboth Beach Police Department is closely monitoring out-of-state travelers within city limits with the goal to monitor, inform, and enforce the 14-day self-quarantine mandate imposed by the Governor’s seventh modification to his State of Emergency Declaration to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, Rehoboth Beach Police continue to closely monitor the beach and Boardwalk enforcing Mayor Kuhns’ emergency closure of these areas to all activities including exercising and dog walking. To ensure adherence to the closure, in addition to frequent patrols, Rehoboth Beach Police have installed electronic signboards at all entrances to the city, implemented the use of drones equipped with PA systems to play a programmed message, and utilize multiple surveillance cameras monitoring the area.
Beginning on April 3, 102 individuals have been safely contacted by our law enforcement officers. Please check the city’s website at www.cityofrehoboth.com for out-of-state traveler monitoring data. At this time, no arrests have been made, however, police are tracking blatant non-compliance and individuals in violation more than once will be issued citations.
As the nation braces for what United States Surgeon General Jerome Adams described this week to be the “hardest and the saddest week of most Americans' lives,” I am mindful of how important your local government leadership is. I assure you that we are on top of this life-altering pandemic every day and we are taking all precautions to protect and safeguard ourselves, our families and the public. I remain confident that this will turn around and our lives will go on – that there is, in fact, a light at the end of this dark tunnel.
All residents living within the City of Rehoboth Beach limits are encouraged to visit the City of Rehoboth Beach CodeRED self-enrollment site to enroll additional contact information including cell phone numbers, text, and email addresses.
