Resources for Homeowners

This page offers resources for:

Homeowners: resources are listed below for those new to Delaware, emergency preparedness and maintaining your property in Lochwood.

Seniors: there are many resources available for you and your family. Find links to real-world insight from experts, caregivers, and seniors into easy-to-understand actionable guides and resources. Everything from paying for eldercare to product guides (hearing aids, walk in tubs, etc.)

If you find a great resource that is not listed here, please send the link to "[email protected]" and we will be sure to post it.
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New to Delaware? - This guide contains some of what you need to move to Delaware, including resources for driving, voting, working, housing, school, exploring Delaware, and more. https://delaware.gov/guides/moving-to-delaware/

Sussex Conservation District - serving Sussex County by providing technical guidance and financial assistance to enhance, maintain, protect, and improve land and water resources. https://www.sussexconservation.org/resources.html

Storm Preparedness - New to Delmarva? We live in an area that can experience extreme weather events and it is good to be prepared ahead of time. This online book provides detailed information about the types of events and things you can do to prepare yourself, your family and your home in advance for our unique area and then what to do afterwards. https://insurance.delaware.gov/divisions/consumerhp/stormprepare/

Stormwater Emergency Preparedness - You Tube video (11min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PgTyVevdMc&feature=emb_title

Flood Factor - enables you to determine the liklihood that your property will flood over the next 30 years. Just enter your address; Floodfactor.com

Swales - use this to better understand the drainage in our community and the importance of keeping it clean and protected; https://www.sussexconservation.org/images/Stormwater_Workshop/2020_02_20_SW/Swale_Fact_Sheet_2020_02_19.pdf

Septic Systems 101 -A septic system can consist of several components: a septic tank, a distribution box, a dosing chamber and a drainfield. Proper maintenance will ensure that a system functions the way it was designed to work and will prolong the lifecycle of the system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=905-YcmTiOQ&t=323s

Citizens Guide to Residential Open Burning please visit; https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/air/open-burning/residential/
University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Services: Lawn & Garden; UD Cooperative Extension offers a plethora of lawn and garden resources, programs, events and more! Learn how to design and build a garden anywhere, grow plants successfully and reap the many benefits of gardening at home. https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/environmental-stewardship/lawn- and-garden/

Storm Water Drainage Problems? Consider a Rain Garden! Rain gardens are an important solution to storm water runoff and pollution. You don’t need a large drainage swale like the one pictured here—even a small sunken area within a bed or border can be beneficial.Learn how to integrate a rain garden into your outdoor space

Senior Resources - Assisted Living info as well as a ton of other links for seniors living in Delaware. Please visit; https://www.assistedliving.org/delaware/

Eldercare Frequently Asked Questions and Helpful Guides;https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/eldercare-faqs-and-helpful-guides

GUIDE TO SERVICES For Older Delawareans and Persons with Disabilities
A publication of the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities. Please visit; https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsaapd/files/aging_and_disabilities_guide.pdf

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