Delaware is under a winter storm warning starting early Monday morning and the First State is expecting snow levels it hasn’t seen in years.

Despite the snow, there will be people who will still hit the road because of jobs or emergencies.

If you don’t need to be on the road on Monday, stay at home. Snow, at times, will be coming down at a rate of an inch per hour, according to the National Weather Service. The fewer people on the road will make it easier for those whose job it is to clear the roads.

How much snow is Delaware getting?

There’s the potential to see 1 inch per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Here are the snow projections for the state:

• New Castle County: 4-8 inches
• Kent County: 4-8 inches
• Sussex County: 6-10 inches

How to drive in snow

If you have to go out, here are some winter driving tips from AAA:

• Reduce speed. Ice and snow decrease your traction with the road so slow down.
• Increase following distances. Instead of the traditional two seconds, increase it to five to six seconds. Remember, it takes longer to stop on snowy roads.
• Don’t use cruise control.
• Keep half a tank of gas in your car.
• Keep your phone charged in case of an emergency.
• Keep an emergency kit in your car.

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What should be in your emergency kit for winter driving?

According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, where they deal with large amounts of snow, your kit should include:

• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Extra stocking caps, warm socks, gloves/mittens
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• First-aid kit
• Booster cables and windshield brush/scraper
• Drinking water and high-calorie, non-perishable food (trail mix, energy/protein bars)
• Sand or cat litter to sprinkle around your tires for traction in case you get stuck
• Cell phone adapter/charger

What to do if you become stranded?

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recommends the following:

• Stay calm and remain buckled up inside your vehicle. Along with protecting you from the elements, your vehicle offers protection should other vehicles slide out of control.
• If possible, call 911 on your cell phone. Be ready to describe your location and situation. Follow any instructions. You may be told to stay where you are until help arrives.
• Resist the urge to get out of your vehicle and shovel or push your vehicle free. Overexertion can greatly complicate your situation, and being outside your vehicle exposes you to dangers.
• If necessary to stay warm, run your vehicle’s engine for brief periods. Make sure the exhaust system is working properly and not blocked by snow.
• Keeping your dome light on during low-light conditions can make it easier for rescue crews to find you.
• Remember, the storm will end. You will be found.

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Delaware lawmakers will once again consider legalizing physician-assisted suicide after outgoing Gov. John Carney vetoed a similar bill last year.

State Rep. Eric Morrison, D-Glasgow, and Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, D-Newark, are sponsoring the new legislation.

Morrison said he has advocated for allowing physician-assisted suicide for many years, first as an activist outside of government and then as a state legislator. He said his support of the concept comes from caring for his mother before her death about five years ago.

“We lost my mother to lung cancer, and over a six-month period, I watched her die an absolutely agonizing death,” he said. “Not only did she lose her physical health, but she completely lost her mind.”

Morrison’s bill and former Rep. Paul Baumbach’s one from last year, the Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End of Life Options Act, have similar language. Baumbach’s bill was named for two advocates who died in 2018.

The legislation would allow people with fewer than six months to live to request and ingest medication to end their lives. It provides safeguards including requiring two doctors to certify the patient is mentally fit, making an informed decision and acting voluntarily.

In a news release, Townsend said he supports a compassionate option for terminally-ill Delawareans who are “needlessly suffering.”

“Respecting people’s personal liberties and choices means honoring the right of adults to make informed decisions about their own bodies,” he said in a statement, “including the choice to seek compassionate care when facing a terminal illness that causes unbearable and irreversible suffering.”

DELAWARE. – The public education system in Delaware has been at the forefront for several years. Local non-profit organizations hope to address issues that plagued the system in 2025.

One local group, First State Educate, plans to rework many areas for the state. Executive Director Julia Keleher insists the mission is simple. “We’re empowering the community and building systems and processes where they can stand up and solve their problems. We’re just facilitating success.”

There are many areas of improvement in school districts, one being the disparity in local funding. Keleher believes this has caused a strain in the community.

“There’s local property assessment, so there’s local revenue, and that’s when the disparity comes in. That’s based on property value, and in more affluent areas, you’re going to get more revenue, and you create this have and have not system.”

She offers her solution to the problem; “We want high-quality public education. Inevitably, there will be tough conversations about what needs to be defunded or reallocated to increase spending. Especially if you don’t increase taxes to get more revenue, but nobody likes that conversation.”

These problems have caused a teacher shortage in Delaware. First State Educate will collaborate with local school districts to help with procedures.

“For districts willing and interested in working on policies related to teacher recruitment, the conditions of teaching and learning, and compensation.”

Keleher believes Delaware has a ton of potential. Groups like FSE and Rodel can change the state for the better.

“It’s manageable, there’s a million people, there’s three counties. There are around 145,000 public school students. There’s 202 schools, and approximately 45 of those are charter schools.”