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Delaware confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a Sussex County deer; a second is presumptive positive. No evidence it affects people. Follow precautions to help slow the spread. news.delaware.gov/2026/04/21…

Delaware has confirmed its first case of CWD found in a wild white-tailed deer.

Delaware has confirmed its first case of CWD found in a wild white-tailed deer.

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Feeling stressed? 😬🙃🤯😰 Everyone feels stressed from time to time. If you or someone you know is in need of some extra emotional support, help is available no matter what problems or type of stress you’re dealing with: samhsa.gov/find-help
Graphic with multiple repetitions of the word "STRESS" in different sizes on a light blue background. The central text reads "STRESSED? SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE" with the SAMHSA logo below.

ALT Graphic with multiple repetitions of the word "STRESS" in different sizes on a light blue background. The central text reads "STRESSED? SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE" with the SAMHSA logo below.

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Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed March 16 to 20 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week in conjunction with DNREC and DEMA. Learn more about flood preparedness at the webinar Wednesday, March 19, 2026. news.delaware.gov/2026/03/16…

DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week March 16 to 20

Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed March 16 to 20 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week in conjunction with DNREC and DEMA. Learn more about flood preparedness at the webinar Thursday, March 19, 2026.

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St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday known for parades, shamrocks and all things Irish. From leprechauns to the color green, learn all about St. Patrick’s Day at your Delaware Public Library! delawarelibraries.org #saintpatricksday #netde #delibraries #delawarelibraries
Green shamrock centered on a dark green background with white text reading Happy St. Patrick's Day from Delaware Libraries in a circular design.

ALT Green shamrock centered on a dark green background with white text reading Happy St. Patrick's Day from Delaware Libraries in a circular design.

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📣Career Opportunity📣 We’re hiring a Health/Human Service Case Manager II for the DE Hospital for the Chronically Ill to provide compassionate, bilingual support.👥✨ 📌Bachelor’s degree in listed field & Fluency in Spanish required. Apply today!✅ jobapscloud.com/DE/sup/BulPr…
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Si perdió alimentos comprados con los beneficios de alimentos de SNAP debido a un corte de energía o a una situación relacionada con la tormenta invernal del 22 de febrero de 2026, es posible que califique para beneficios de reemplazo. Más información de de.gov/SNAPAlert.
Alerta de SNAP. Beneficios de alimentos de reemplazo disponibles. Si su hogar perdió alimentos comprados con los beneficios de alimentos de SNAP debido a un corte de energía o a una situación relacionada con la tormenta invernal del 22 de febrero de 2026, es posible que califique para beneficios de reemplazo. Los hogares elegibles pueden recibir el valor de los alimentos perdidos, hasta su monto mensual de beneficios de alimentos.

ALT Alerta de SNAP. Beneficios de alimentos de reemplazo disponibles. Si su hogar perdió alimentos comprados con los beneficios de alimentos de SNAP debido a un corte de energía o a una situación relacionada con la tormenta invernal del 22 de febrero de 2026, es posible que califique para beneficios de reemplazo. Los hogares elegibles pueden recibir el valor de los alimentos perdidos, hasta su monto mensual de beneficios de alimentos.

Para solicitar beneficios de alimentos de reemplazo: Informe su pérdida de alimentos a la División de Servicios Sociales antes del 4 de marzo de 2026 llamando a su oficina local o al 1-866-843-7212. Presente el Formulario 324 (Declaración jurada para el reemplazo de beneficios de alimentos EBT) en línea o en su oficina local de la División de Servicios Sociales, dentro de los 10 días posteriores a la presentación de su informe. Debe devolver el formulario con una firma manuscrita. La División de Servicios Sociales verificará el corte de energía o el desastre que causó la pérdida de alimentos.

ALT Para solicitar beneficios de alimentos de reemplazo: Informe su pérdida de alimentos a la División de Servicios Sociales antes del 4 de marzo de 2026 llamando a su oficina local o al 1-866-843-7212. Presente el Formulario 324 (Declaración jurada para el reemplazo de beneficios de alimentos EBT) en línea o en su oficina local de la División de Servicios Sociales, dentro de los 10 días posteriores a la presentación de su informe. Debe devolver el formulario con una firma manuscrita. La División de Servicios Sociales verificará el corte de energía o el desastre que causó la pérdida de alimentos.

Si tiene necesidades urgentes de alimentos, comuníquese con su Centro de Servicios Estatales local para obtener asistencia con la despensa de alimentos. Obtenga más información y el Formulario 324 en de.gov/snapalert.

ALT Si tiene necesidades urgentes de alimentos, comuníquese con su Centro de Servicios Estatales local para obtener asistencia con la despensa de alimentos. Obtenga más información y el Formulario 324 en de.gov/snapalert.

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If you lost food purchased with SNAP food benefits because of a power outage or situation related to the 2/22/26 winter storm, you may qualify for replacement benefits. You must report your food loss to DSS by 3/4/26 and submit Form 324. Learn more: de.gov/snapalert.
SNAP Alert. Replacement food benefits available. SNAP Logo (Grocery bag with food, text underneath, "Putting healthy food within reach." Text to the right, "USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program"). If your household lost food purchased with SNAP food benefits because of a power outage or situation related to the February 22, 2026 winter storm, you may qualify for replacement benefits. Eligible households can receive the value of food lost, up to their monthly benefit amount.

ALT SNAP Alert. Replacement food benefits available. SNAP Logo (Grocery bag with food, text underneath, "Putting healthy food within reach." Text to the right, "USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program"). If your household lost food purchased with SNAP food benefits because of a power outage or situation related to the February 22, 2026 winter storm, you may qualify for replacement benefits. Eligible households can receive the value of food lost, up to their monthly benefit amount.

To Request Replacement Food Benefits: 1. Report your food loss to the Division of Social Services by March 4, 2026 by calling your local office or 1-866-843-7212. 2. Submit Form 324 (Affidavit for Replacement of EBT Food Benefits) online or to your local Division of Social Services office, within 10 days of making your report. You must return the form with a handwritten signature. Division of Social Services will verify the power outage or disaster that caused the food loss.

ALT To Request Replacement Food Benefits: 1. Report your food loss to the Division of Social Services by March 4, 2026 by calling your local office or 1-866-843-7212. 2. Submit Form 324 (Affidavit for Replacement of EBT Food Benefits) online or to your local Division of Social Services office, within 10 days of making your report. You must return the form with a handwritten signature. Division of Social Services will verify the power outage or disaster that caused the food loss.

If you are experiencing urgent food needs, please contact your local State Service Center for food pantry assistance. Learn more and get Form 324 at de.gov/snapalert. DHSS logo.

ALT If you are experiencing urgent food needs, please contact your local State Service Center for food pantry assistance. Learn more and get Form 324 at de.gov/snapalert. DHSS logo.

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‼ ATTENTION ‼ Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from approximately 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. During this time, EBT transaction processing will be unavailable.
DHSS Logo. EBT Outage Alert. Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from approximately 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. During this time, EBT transaction processing will be unavailable.

ALT DHSS Logo. EBT Outage Alert. Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from approximately 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. During this time, EBT transaction processing will be unavailable.

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DHSS offices will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, due to the weather. Please stay safe by avoiding unnecessary travel and taking precautions for the storm.
Snowflakes on blue background. Exclamation point in a triangle. Attention Please! All DHSS Offices are closed on January 26, 2026 due to weather.

ALT Snowflakes on blue background. Exclamation point in a triangle. Attention Please! All DHSS Offices are closed on January 26, 2026 due to weather.

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‼ ATTENTION ‼ Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from approximately 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM. During this time, EBT transaction processing and call center agents will be unavailable.
DHSS Logo. EBT outage alert. Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from approximately 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM. During this time, EBT transaction processing and call center agents will be unavailable.

ALT DHSS Logo. EBT outage alert. Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from approximately 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM. During this time, EBT transaction processing and call center agents will be unavailable.

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‼ ATTENTION ‼ Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from approximately 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. During this time, online EBT transactions, transaction processing, and call center agents will be unavailable.
DHSS Logo. EBT Outage Alert. Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from approximately 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. During this time, online EBT transactions, transaction processing, and call center agents will be unavailable.

ALT DHSS Logo. EBT Outage Alert. Delaware’s EBT system will be down for scheduled maintenance on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from approximately 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. During this time, online EBT transactions, transaction processing, and call center agents will be unavailable.

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‼ Attention ‼ Delaware's EBT system will be down for maintenance on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from approximately 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM. During this time, EBT call center agents will be unavailable.
DHSS Logo. EBT Outage Alert. Delaware's EBT system will be down for maintenance on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from approximately 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM. During this time, EBT call center agents will be unavailable.

ALT DHSS Logo. EBT Outage Alert. Delaware's EBT system will be down for maintenance on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from approximately 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM. During this time, EBT call center agents will be unavailable.

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If you need a safe, warm place to go, DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers Friday, February 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Snowy background. DHSS logo. If you need a safe, warm space to get relief from the cold, DHSS will have facilities open as warming centers during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on February 13, 2026. Arrow pointing to next slide. Swipe to view the DHSS facilities open as warming stations.

ALT Snowy background. DHSS logo. If you need a safe, warm space to get relief from the cold, DHSS will have facilities open as warming centers during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on February 13, 2026. Arrow pointing to next slide. Swipe to view the DHSS facilities open as warming stations.

New Castle County: Canby Park Office (1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805) 302-498-5500; Churchman’s Corporate Center (84 Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720) 800-372-2022; Claymont State Service Center (3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703) 302-792-6505. Kent County: James W. Williams State Service Center (805 River Rd., Dover, DE 19901) 302- 857-5000; Smyrna State Service Center (200 South DuPont Blvd., STE 101, Smyrna, DE 19977) 302-514-4500. Sussex County: Anna C. Shipley State Service Center (350 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, DE 19973) 302-628-6700; Laurel State Service Center (31039 North Poplar St., Laurel, DE 19956) 302-875-8402; Thurman Adams State Service Center (546 South Bradford St., Georgetown, DE 19947) 302-515-3080.

ALT New Castle County: Canby Park Office (1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805) 302-498-5500; Churchman’s Corporate Center (84 Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720) 800-372-2022; Claymont State Service Center (3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703) 302-792-6505. Kent County: James W. Williams State Service Center (805 River Rd., Dover, DE 19901) 302- 857-5000; Smyrna State Service Center (200 South DuPont Blvd., STE 101, Smyrna, DE 19977) 302-514-4500. Sussex County: Anna C. Shipley State Service Center (350 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, DE 19973) 302-628-6700; Laurel State Service Center (31039 North Poplar St., Laurel, DE 19956) 302-875-8402; Thurman Adams State Service Center (546 South Bradford St., Georgetown, DE 19947) 302-515-3080.

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If you need a safe, warm place to go, DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Warming stations will remain open throughout the week, through February 13, 2026.
Snowy background. DHSS logo. If you need a safe, warm space to get relief from the cold, DHSS will have facilities open as warming centers during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on February 12, 2026. Arrow pointing to next slide. Swipe to view the DHSS facilities open as warming stations.

ALT Snowy background. DHSS logo. If you need a safe, warm space to get relief from the cold, DHSS will have facilities open as warming centers during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on February 12, 2026. Arrow pointing to next slide. Swipe to view the DHSS facilities open as warming stations.

New Castle County: Canby Park Office (1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805) 302-498-5500; Churchman’s Corporate Center (84 Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720) 800-372-2022; Claymont State Service Center (3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703) 302-792-6505. Kent County: James W. Williams State Service Center (805 River Rd., Dover, DE 19901) 302- 857-5000; Smyrna State Service Center (200 South DuPont Blvd., STE 101, Smyrna, DE 19977) 302-514-4500. Sussex County: Anna C. Shipley State Service Center (350 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, DE 19973) 302-628-6700; Laurel State Service Center (31039 North Poplar St., Laurel, DE 19956) 302-875-8402; Thurman Adams State Service Center (546 South Bradford St., Georgetown, DE 19947) 302-515-3080.

ALT New Castle County: Canby Park Office (1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805) 302-498-5500; Churchman’s Corporate Center (84 Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720) 800-372-2022; Claymont State Service Center (3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703) 302-792-6505. Kent County: James W. Williams State Service Center (805 River Rd., Dover, DE 19901) 302- 857-5000; Smyrna State Service Center (200 South DuPont Blvd., STE 101, Smyrna, DE 19977) 302-514-4500. Sussex County: Anna C. Shipley State Service Center (350 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, DE 19973) 302-628-6700; Laurel State Service Center (31039 North Poplar St., Laurel, DE 19956) 302-875-8402; Thurman Adams State Service Center (546 South Bradford St., Georgetown, DE 19947) 302-515-3080.

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DSS offices at Appoquinimink SSC will be closed 2/11/26 due to emergency building maintenance. If you need to meet with the Division of Social Services during the closure, please visit the nearby Hudson SSC or Smyrna SSC. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Exclamation points on red background. Exclamation point in triangle, attention please! Due to emergency building maintenance Division of Social Services Offices at Appoquinimink State Service Center will be closed today, February 11, 2026. If you need to meet with the Division of Social Services, please visit the nearby Hudson State Service Center or Smyrna State Service Center.

ALT Exclamation points on red background. Exclamation point in triangle, attention please! Due to emergency building maintenance Division of Social Services Offices at Appoquinimink State Service Center will be closed today, February 11, 2026. If you need to meet with the Division of Social Services, please visit the nearby Hudson State Service Center or Smyrna State Service Center.

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If you need a safe, warm place to go, DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Warming stations will remain open throughout the week, through February 13, 2026.
Snowy background. DHSS logo. If you need a safe, warm space to get relief from the cold, DHSS will have facilities open as warming centers during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on February 11, 2026. Arrow pointing to next slide. Swipe to view the DHSS facilities open as warming stations.

ALT Snowy background. DHSS logo. If you need a safe, warm space to get relief from the cold, DHSS will have facilities open as warming centers during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on February 11, 2026. Arrow pointing to next slide. Swipe to view the DHSS facilities open as warming stations.

New Castle County: Canby Park Office (1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805) 302-498-5500; Churchman’s Corporate Center (84 Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720) 800-372-2022; Claymont State Service Center (3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703) 302-792-6505. Kent County: James W. Williams State Service Center (805 River Rd., Dover, DE 19901) 302- 857-5000; Smyrna State Service Center (200 South DuPont Blvd., STE 101, Smyrna, DE 19977) 302-514-4500. Sussex County: Anna C. Shipley State Service Center (350 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, DE 19973) 302-628-6700; Laurel State Service Center (31039 North Poplar St., Laurel, DE 19956) 302-875-8402; Thurman Adams State Service Center (546 South Bradford St., Georgetown, DE 19947) 302-515-3080.

ALT New Castle County: Canby Park Office (1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805) 302-498-5500; Churchman’s Corporate Center (84 Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720) 800-372-2022; Claymont State Service Center (3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703) 302-792-6505. Kent County: James W. Williams State Service Center (805 River Rd., Dover, DE 19901) 302- 857-5000; Smyrna State Service Center (200 South DuPont Blvd., STE 101, Smyrna, DE 19977) 302-514-4500. Sussex County: Anna C. Shipley State Service Center (350 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, DE 19973) 302-628-6700; Laurel State Service Center (31039 North Poplar St., Laurel, DE 19956) 302-875-8402; Thurman Adams State Service Center (546 South Bradford St., Georgetown, DE 19947) 302-515-3080.

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DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers, today, February 9, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you need a safe, warm place to go, don't hesitate to visit!
Snowy background. DHSS logo. If you need a safe, warm space to get relief from the cold, DHSS will have facilities open as warming centers during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on February 9, 2026. Arrow pointing to next slide. Swipe to view the DHSS facilities open as warming stations.

ALT Snowy background. DHSS logo. If you need a safe, warm space to get relief from the cold, DHSS will have facilities open as warming centers during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on February 9, 2026. Arrow pointing to next slide. Swipe to view the DHSS facilities open as warming stations.

New Castle County: Canby Park Office (1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805) 302-498-5500; Churchman’s Corporate Center (84 Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720) 800-372-2022; Claymont State Service Center (3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703) 302-792-6505. Kent County: James W. Williams State Service Center (805 River Rd., Dover, DE 19901) 302- 857-5000; Smyrna State Service Center (200 South DuPont Blvd., STE 101, Smyrna, DE 19977) 302-514-4500. Sussex County: Anna C. Shipley State Service Center (350 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, DE 19973) 302-628-6700; Laurel State Service Center (31039 North Poplar St., Laurel, DE 19956) 302-875-8402; Thurman Adams State Service Center (546 South Bradford St., Georgetown, DE 19947) 302-515-3080.

ALT New Castle County: Canby Park Office (1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805) 302-498-5500; Churchman’s Corporate Center (84 Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720) 800-372-2022; Claymont State Service Center (3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703) 302-792-6505. Kent County: James W. Williams State Service Center (805 River Rd., Dover, DE 19901) 302- 857-5000; Smyrna State Service Center (200 South DuPont Blvd., STE 101, Smyrna, DE 19977) 302-514-4500. Sussex County: Anna C. Shipley State Service Center (350 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, DE 19973) 302-628-6700; Laurel State Service Center (31039 North Poplar St., Laurel, DE 19956) 302-875-8402; Thurman Adams State Service Center (546 South Bradford St., Georgetown, DE 19947) 302-515-3080.

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If you need a safe, warm place to go, DHSS facilities will be open again as warming centers February 6, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Snowy background. DHSS logo. If you need a safe, warm space to get relief from the cold, DHSS will have facilities open as warming centers during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on February 6, 2026. Arrow pointing to next slide. Swipe to view the DHSS facilities open as warming stations.

ALT Snowy background. DHSS logo. If you need a safe, warm space to get relief from the cold, DHSS will have facilities open as warming centers during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on February 6, 2026. Arrow pointing to next slide. Swipe to view the DHSS facilities open as warming stations.

New Castle County: Canby Park Office (1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805) 302-498-5500; Churchman’s Corporate Center (84 Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720) 800-372-2022; Claymont State Service Center (3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703) 302-792-6505. Kent County: James W. Williams State Service Center (805 River Rd., Dover, DE 19901) 302- 857-5000; Smyrna State Service Center (200 South DuPont Blvd., STE 101, Smyrna, DE 19977) 302-514-4500. Sussex County: Anna C. Shipley State Service Center (350 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, DE 19973) 302-628-6700; Laurel State Service Center (31039 North Poplar St., Laurel, DE 19956) 302-875-8402; Thurman Adams State Service Center (546 South Bradford St., Georgetown, DE 19947) 302-515-3080.

ALT New Castle County: Canby Park Office (1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805) 302-498-5500; Churchman’s Corporate Center (84 Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720) 800-372-2022; Claymont State Service Center (3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703) 302-792-6505. Kent County: James W. Williams State Service Center (805 River Rd., Dover, DE 19901) 302- 857-5000; Smyrna State Service Center (200 South DuPont Blvd., STE 101, Smyrna, DE 19977) 302-514-4500. Sussex County: Anna C. Shipley State Service Center (350 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, DE 19973) 302-628-6700; Laurel State Service Center (31039 North Poplar St., Laurel, DE 19956) 302-875-8402; Thurman Adams State Service Center (546 South Bradford St., Georgetown, DE 19947) 302-515-3080.

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When stress starts swirling, try the Red Balloon Breathing Method. It may be just the pause button you need to calm down. 🎈
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Winter snow still creating a headache for you heading out? Try these methods to gain more traction and have a better chance heading out for your day. Place flattened pieces directly in front of or behind the tires. This should provide more traction for you to free your vehicle.
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