Seven people have died on Delaware roadways so far this year — more than at this time last year — as officials warn fatalities could increase further with warmer weather.
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Delaware Department of Health and Social Services facilities across the state are opening as warming centers today. State officials say warming centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will remain open through Feb. 6.
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.
DelDOT is reminding people who live in privately maintained subdivisions that snow removal will not be handled by state crews, and that plowing of state-maintained roads inside subdivisions could take several days following a major storm.
Mother nature was in full force on Sunday after the snowfall covered most of the area, eventually changing over to a sleet and rain mixture throughout the day. Road conditions and conditions over the dunes varied throughout towns along the coast.
DELDOT crews continue to clear icy roads leading state officials to end Sussex County's Level 1 restriction.
Delaware may issue driving warnings or restrictions as the winter storm approaches, using a three-level system to keep roads safe and clear for emergency and essential workers.
Community members across Delaware are making their final trips to grocery, and hardware stores. However, C.R. McLeod, the Director of Community Relations at DelDOT says they will be fully staffed by later tonight.
A state of emergency will take effect early Sunday as Delaware prepares for a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and hazardous conditions across the state.
The Town of Milton has declared a snow emergency route plan ahead of the winter storm expected to impact the area this weekend.