Ice and snow have shut down Delaware for the second day in a row, but there are signs going on of people digging out. Governor Jack Markell announced the state of emergency, which limits driving, was lifted at 10am.
The state and the region were hit with several inches of snow throughout the day Tuesday and according to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, snow accumulations varied across the state. Hockessin in New Caste County reported 10 inches of snow while the Dover area saw about 5.5 inches. In Sussex County, Laurel reported 1 inch.
Temperatures dropping into the single digits Tuesday night and the Delaware Department of Transportation said removal efforts have been a struggle.
It is the responsibility of local authorities to keep roads clear of snow for the safety of the public. It is your responsibility to keep your roof free from snow buildup for the safety of your family. Once your local weather announcement alerts you of snow loads that can threaten your roof, be prepared to remove snow from your roof to keep your home and your family safe.
Inadequate insulation, shoddy workmanship, and insufficient ventilation can cause the snow accumulation on your roof to become ice dams. Once ice dams form, water can no longer drain from your roof. Instead, it can begin to seep through the shingles, which can then lead to mold growth or the weakening of your roof’s structural integrity. Call a Wilmington DE roofing professional to address these issues.
Excellent roof repair services provided by trusted Wilmington and Newark DE roofing contractors like Homecraft® can protect your roof from the harshest weather conditions. Don’t hesitate to call them for any and all roof repair needs.
(Article Information and Image from Big snow dig is on in Delaware; cold temps set in NewsWorks, Jan. 22, 2014)
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