LEWES, Del. - Preparation for inclement weather is key in protecting you and your loved ones. Some people spent Monday gearing up for the first real chance of snow this season.
"Being from western Pennsylvania, I was used to a lot of snow, but down here we hardly get any snow,” said Pete Hovis from Lewes.
Hovis is ready for whatever Mother Nature brings.
"Basically since we’re thinking about snow, I got my snow blower out of the shed so it's ready to go. I went up to the attic and got my snow shovels, which have been up there for a while."
At Ace Hardware in Lewes, customers start buying winter tools in mid to late January.
"People will start coming in and getting the big bags of salt for the back of their cars for weight. They get stuck, crack the bag open, put some underneath the tire, a lot of snow shovels, a lot of window scrapers to start to leave out of here,” said Michael Clow, assistant manager at Ace.
Be sure to keep the garage or your car stocked in the winter months.
"[You should have] a good size bag of salt at home, make sure you have a de-icer washer fluid in your car so you can have visibility, a good snow shovel, make sure they are not cracked or broken,” said Clow.
DelDOT told WRDE they do not have any plans to treat the roads on Monday, because they are mostly expecting rain. They say they will continue to monitor the storms as they develop throughout the week, and will make determinations as they get closer.
Before you head out, remember to check your tires, remove ice and snow, and try to avoid skidding.
"The most important thing with all cars is your tires. Make sure there is enough tread, to make sure there's no hydroplaning, under steer, over steer, and all the best tires go in the back,” said Orlando Herrera, Service advisory and Technician at Heineken Lewes.
Another one of the most important things is winterization of your vehicle.
"Most vehicles with modern technology don't have to go through this winterization process anymore. Only cars from the 90's on back. You’ll want to take a look at your anti-freeze, coolant,” said Herrera.
AAA says if you can, stay home during bad weather.