The Preventing Unnecessary Deaths During Life-Threatening Events or PUDDLE Act, aims to protect families from utility shut-offs during extreme weather by establishing moratoriums during heat waves and cold snaps. Delaware lawmakers say that as climate change drives more severe weather, this legislation seeks to fill a gap in protections that would impact over 164 million Americans.

Seaford will shut off a water main on July 10, potentially causing discolored water. The city advises locals to limit water use and avoid doing laundry until the project is complete.