Awning torn - can remove and go without or not ?

How much and where is it torn? I can't understand how water will affect the coiled material on the drum. Not knowing the extent of the damage, maybe wind would cause problems if you move...I would remove the drum with material as it is. One end of the drum on my awning is springloaded so remove the end not under tension, then you can control the unwinding of the drum while you're standing on the ground. Call the manufacturer about the spring.