Colchester Issues Travel Advisory Following Severe Storm Damage

The Town of Colchester has issued a travel advisory due to extensive storm damage from winds and heavy rain, according to a release from the Delaware County Board of Supervisors. Downed trees and power lines may pose a threat to travel at this time.

Colchester Road Hazards: Downed Trees and Power Lines

The release warns residents not to drive through flooded roadways and to be cautious of downed power lines. Floodwater can hide washed-out pavement, and moving water just a foot or two deep can sweep a vehicle off the road, even one that looks shallow from a distance. Downed lines pose their own risk as well, since they can carry live current into standing water or wet ground, meaning the danger isn't limited to the wire itself. A line doesn't have to be sparking or visibly active to still be energized.

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Delaware County Emergency Response and 911 Guidelines

Anyone experiencing an emergency in the area is asked to call 911 and allow the appropriate personnel to address the situation to protect themselves. Trained crews have the equipment and training to safely assess downed lines and blocked roadways, which is why officials are asking residents to avoid handling these hazards on their own.