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A look back: 2010 President's Day Storm

SPC Lori Bilyou, 39, of Newark, carries Jada Atwood, 2 months, to her mothers' boyfriends' house in Milford early Sunday morning, February 7, 2010. Jada had been taken to the Emergency Room for a fever and her and her mother, Erica, 21, received a ride from the National Guard.
SPC Lori Bilyou, 39, of Newark, carries Jada Atwood, 2 months, to her mothers' boyfriends' house in Milford early Sunday morning, February 7, 2010. Jada had been taken to the Emergency Room for a fever and her and her mother, Erica, 21, received a ride from the National Guard.
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A bundled up woman waits as others attempt to get her car unstuck on Route 4 across from Christiana Hospital in Newark Saturday, February 6, 2010.
A bundled up woman waits as others attempt to get her car unstuck on Route 4 across from Christiana Hospital in Newark Saturday, February 6, 2010.
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Sasha Seymour, 25, of Newark, walks with her son Quamir, 9, and pitbull Diamond to the WaWa on 58 at Commons Blvd. in Newark Saturday, February 6, 2010.
Sasha Seymour, 25, of Newark, walks with her son Quamir, 9, and pitbull Diamond to the WaWa on 58 at Commons Blvd. in Newark Saturday, February 6, 2010.
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Dominic Fontana, 28, of New Caslte, helps a friend by digging out cars on 6th Street in Old New Castle Saturday, February 6, 2010.
Dominic Fontana, 28, of New Caslte, helps a friend by digging out cars on 6th Street in Old New Castle Saturday, February 6, 2010.
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Dominic Rispoli, 6, of New Castle, right, and Jenna Wrightson, 7, of New Castle, play in the snow on 6th Street in Old New Castle Saturday, February 6, 2010.
Dominic Rispoli, 6, of New Castle, right, and Jenna Wrightson, 7, of New Castle, play in the snow on 6th Street in Old New Castle Saturday, February 6, 2010.
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Snow plows are at work on Route 4 in Newark across from Christiana Hospital Saturday, February 6, 2010.
Snow plows are at work on Route 4 in Newark across from Christiana Hospital Saturday, February 6, 2010.
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Dominic Fontana, 28, of New Caslte, helps a friend by digging out cars on 6th Street in Old New Castle Saturday, February 6, 2010.
Dominic Fontana, 28, of New Caslte, helps a friend by digging out cars on 6th Street in Old New Castle Saturday, February 6, 2010.
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Fonzi has some fun in the snow as his owner Dominic Fontana, 28, of New Caslte, helps a friend by digging out cars on 6th Street in Old New Castle Saturday, February 6, 2010.
Fonzi has some fun in the snow as his owner Dominic Fontana, 28, of New Caslte, helps a friend by digging out cars on 6th Street in Old New Castle Saturday, February 6, 2010.
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DelDOT plow working along US 113 in Milford Saturday.
DelDOT plow working along US 113 in Milford Saturday.
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Businesses along US 113 in Milford closed due to the storm.
Businesses along US 113 in Milford closed due to the storm.
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DelDOT snow plow trying to clear US 113 in Milford.
DelDOT snow plow trying to clear US 113 in Milford.
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Construction equipment trying to clear the parking lot of Rent-A-Center in Milford Saturday.
Construction equipment trying to clear the parking lot of Rent-A-Center in Milford Saturday.
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Gusty winds blowing snow across Rt. 14 in Milford.
Gusty winds blowing snow across Rt. 14 in Milford.
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2/6/10 MILFORD, DE -  SNOW.STORM - Snow storm in lower Kent County Saturday Feb. 6, 2010. A Milford resident trying to unbury his truck.   The News Journal/GARY EMEIGH
2/6/10 MILFORD, DE - SNOW.STORM - Snow storm in lower Kent County Saturday Feb. 6, 2010. A Milford resident trying to unbury his truck. The News Journal/GARY EMEIGH
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2/6/10 MILFORD, DE -  SNOW.STORM - Snow storm in lower Kent County Saturday Feb. 6, 2010.   Heavy snow brought down this tree blocking northbound Canterbury Rd. near Milford.  The News Journal/GARY EMEIGH
2/6/10 MILFORD, DE - SNOW.STORM - Snow storm in lower Kent County Saturday Feb. 6, 2010. Heavy snow brought down this tree blocking northbound Canterbury Rd. near Milford. The News Journal/GARY EMEIGH
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DelDOT snowplows work their way east along Rt. 14 near Milford in this file photo.
DelDOT snowplows work their way east along Rt. 14 near Milford in this file photo.
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Heavy snow sticking to tree limbs along Canterbury Rd. near Milford.
Heavy snow sticking to tree limbs along Canterbury Rd. near Milford.
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Snow storm in lower Kent County Saturday Feb. 6, 2010.
Snow storm in lower Kent County Saturday Feb. 6, 2010.
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Andrew Mathe of Hockessin, Del. digs out over a foot of snow as the heavy snow storm hits the state and Gov. Jack Markell declares a state of emergency.  Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
Andrew Mathe of Hockessin, Del. digs out over a foot of snow as the heavy snow storm hits the state and Gov. Jack Markell declares a state of emergency. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
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A Hockessin Fire Company Hummer clears snow off Pershing Road in Hockessin.
A Hockessin Fire Company Hummer clears snow off Pershing Road in Hockessin.
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Mark Diguglielmo (cq) says he'll be clearing over 20 homes in the Hickory Hill Development in Hockessin, Del. as he digs out over a foot of snow as the heavy snow storm hits the state and Gov. Jack Markell declares a state of emergency.
Mark Diguglielmo (cq) says he'll be clearing over 20 homes in the Hickory Hill Development in Hockessin, Del. as he digs out over a foot of snow as the heavy snow storm hits the state and Gov. Jack Markell declares a state of emergency.
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Mike Murray of Hockessin, Del. drags his snow blower through 18 inches of snow around the corner to his neighbors house who has a back problem to help him dig out of the heavy snow storm which hit the state and Gov. Jack Markell declares a state of emergency.
Mike Murray of Hockessin, Del. drags his snow blower through 18 inches of snow around the corner to his neighbors house who has a back problem to help him dig out of the heavy snow storm which hit the state and Gov. Jack Markell declares a state of emergency.
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Mike Murray of Hockessin, Del. drags his snow blower through 18 inches of snow around the corner to his neighbors house who has a back problem to help him dig out of the heavy snow storm which hit the state and Gov. Jack Markell declares a state of emergency.
Mike Murray of Hockessin, Del. drags his snow blower through 18 inches of snow around the corner to his neighbors house who has a back problem to help him dig out of the heavy snow storm which hit the state and Gov. Jack Markell declares a state of emergency.
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A sign hardly seems necessary on lonely King Street opposite the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building as snow continues to fall in Wilmington early Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2010.
A sign hardly seems necessary on lonely King Street opposite the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building as snow continues to fall in Wilmington early Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2010.
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A car rests on Shipley Street under a blanket of snow in Wilmington, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2010.
A car rests on Shipley Street under a blanket of snow in Wilmington, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2010.
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Brian Lofink and his wife, Michelle McClafferty pick their way along a path after stopping to admire Brandywine Park and the Washington Street Bridge from an overlook Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2010. The pair were on a sight-seeing excursion from their nearby Midtown Brandywine home.
Brian Lofink and his wife, Michelle McClafferty pick their way along a path after stopping to admire Brandywine Park and the Washington Street Bridge from an overlook Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2010. The pair were on a sight-seeing excursion from their nearby Midtown Brandywine home.
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Jenny Krumrie and her boyfriend, John Lehmann, snowshoe past the First Presbyterian Church on S. Park Drive along the Brandywine River as snow continues to fall in Wilmington, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2010.
Jenny Krumrie and her boyfriend, John Lehmann, snowshoe past the First Presbyterian Church on S. Park Drive along the Brandywine River as snow continues to fall in Wilmington, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2010.
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People take the place of cars on Washington Street as snow continues to fall in Wilmington, Saturday morning, Feb. 6, 2010.
People take the place of cars on Washington Street as snow continues to fall in Wilmington, Saturday morning, Feb. 6, 2010.
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High noon sees snow continue to fall on King Street in Wilmington, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
High noon sees snow continue to fall on King Street in Wilmington, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
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Jenny Krumrie and her boyfriend, John Lehmann, both of Wilmington, snowshoe along the raceway in Brandywine Park as snow continues to fall in Wilmington, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2010.
Jenny Krumrie and her boyfriend, John Lehmann, both of Wilmington, snowshoe along the raceway in Brandywine Park as snow continues to fall in Wilmington, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2010.
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Maryland Ave. Wilmington digs-out after the storm.
Maryland Ave. Wilmington digs-out after the storm.
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Maryland Ave. Wilmington digs-out after the storm.
Maryland Ave. Wilmington digs-out after the storm.
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Workers clearing snow from the roof of WalMart in Milford Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010.  Unconfirmed report the store closed yesterday due to a portion of roof that collapsed under the weight of snow.
Workers clearing snow from the roof of WalMart in Milford Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010. Unconfirmed report the store closed yesterday due to a portion of roof that collapsed under the weight of snow.
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Drifts more than 3 feet deep block the driveway to a home on Westville Road west of Wyoming.
Drifts more than 3 feet deep block the driveway to a home on Westville Road west of Wyoming.
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A road in Brandywine Park is cleared as snow continues to fall in Wilmington.
A road in Brandywine Park is cleared as snow continues to fall in Wilmington.
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The Josephine Fountain is covered as snow continues to fall in Wilmington, Saturday morning, Feb. 6, 2010.
The Josephine Fountain is covered as snow continues to fall in Wilmington, Saturday morning, Feb. 6, 2010.
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Jim Phillips clears space around his car on N. Van Buren Street to allow his wife, a doctor, go to work at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington shortly after dawn as snow continues to fall Wilmington, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
Jim Phillips clears space around his car on N. Van Buren Street to allow his wife, a doctor, go to work at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington shortly after dawn as snow continues to fall Wilmington, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
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A Mini Cooper becomes a dune buggy on N. Van Buren Street as snow continues to fall in Wilmington, Saturday morning, Feb. 6, 2010.
A Mini Cooper becomes a dune buggy on N. Van Buren Street as snow continues to fall in Wilmington, Saturday morning, Feb. 6, 2010.
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Jen Wallace from Brandywine Farms out for a jog with Lexie, a 3-year old Lapapso.
Jen Wallace from Brandywine Farms out for a jog with Lexie, a 3-year old Lapapso.
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