Full Notification

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning from midnight Friday to 10 AM on Sunday. The blizzard warning consists of heavy snow with strong winds causing considerable blowing and drifting. Snow accumulations are estimated to be between 14 to 20 inches. The snow is estimated to begin early Saturday morning and continue throughout the day. The snow is expected to become heavy Saturday morning into Saturday evening. The snow is to continue falling at an anticipated rate, at times, of 1 to 2 inches an hour. The snow will continue through Saturday into Sunday and tapering off sometime early Sunday morning. Winds will increase by Saturday morning at 15-35 mph from the northeast. Gusts possible up to 55 mph are possible.
For additional information visit:
http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NJZ012&warncounty=NJC023&firewxzone=NJZ012&local_place1=East%20Brunswick%20NJ&product1=Blizzard+Warning&lat=40.4369&lon=-74.4165#.VqJSj_mDFBc
Travel will be dangerous during this snow event and all travelers are asked to remain off the roads to give our crews an opportunity to clean the streets.

SNOW REMINDERS:
•Twp. Ordinance prohibits parking on any street during a snow event; this is to ensure that we can safely and efficiently operate our snow removal equipment. Enforcement will occur for non-compliance.
•Please remove any other obstacles on the street such as basketball systems, garbage cans, recycling can, and anything that can effect snow plowing services.
•Please shovel out any fire hydrants in front of your house.
•Please clear a path to your front door in the event that emergency workers need to access your residence.
•Please understand that due to continuous snow plowing operations on the roadway the bottom portion of your driveway may have to be cleaned several times. The snow plows will be making numerous passes on the roadways and may affect any snow shoveling you may have completed.
•The gusty winds will have the potential to bring down tree limbs and power lines. Be prepared for the possibility of power outages and loss of heat. Please use care if you need the use of a generator.
•Charge up electronic devices ahead of time and be sure to have a flashlight, portable radio and batteries.
•Check on elderly neighbors and relatives, especially in the event of a power outage.

TOWNSHIP INFORMATION:
•Solid waste and recycling will not be collected on Saturday.
•The Recycling Center will be closed on Saturday.
•The Library will be closed on Saturday.

REPORTING POWER OUTAGES:

* PSEG 1-800-436-7734

* JCPL 1-888-544-4877