Electric providers and Delmarva neighbors are preparing for the next round of coastal snow.

As another winter storm approaches Sussex County, transportation crews and residents are preparing with strong salt supplies and winter essentials like ice melt, highlighting the importance of being ready before the snow arrives.

Some shoppers at Ace Hardware stores in Milton and Lewes rushed to prepare for the approaching snowstorm Thursday, only to find key winter supplies sold out, with restocks expected Friday.

Ice melt and winter supplies are flying off the shelves at Best Ace Hardware in Lewes as residents prepare for an upcoming storm, prompting the store to limit sales of ice melt to six bags per customer.

As a part of DelDOT's Plantation Road improvements, the previous Best's Ace Hardware is being demolished. That cleared space will allow for an intersection and a roundabout. Locals say seeing the old home come down is bitter sweet.