Full Notification

Saddle River Borough is prepared for the approaching storm.
These are the latest details and tips for the approaching weather event. It appears that the storm may start earlier than predicted. Avoid unnecessary travel.

From The National Weather Service;
Winter Storm Warning in effect from Saturday, 6:00 AM EST until Sunday, 7:00 AM EST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...INTERIOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY AND THE
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 12 INCHES.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE 20S.

* TIMING...LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL DUE TO REDUCED VISIBILITIES AND
SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS. BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW IS
EXPECTED DUE TO STRONG WINDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW
ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN
EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD...
AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY..
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Just a few reminders for the first storm of the season !

Overnight Parking is PROHIBITED on all roads in the Borough. Ord. 205-2

Don't Push or Blow snow onto the road. Ord. 191-19c

If you have a FIRE HYDRANT on your property, think about clearing the snow away from it.

Report disabled vehicles to the Saddle River Police Desk to have them removed 201-327-5300

Use caution when shoveling snow. It's hard work and easy to over exert yourself. The American Heart Association has tips to reduce the risk of experiencing a cardiac emergency. Visit the link for details. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/Shoveling-Snow-Health-Hazards_UCM_426562_Article.jsp#.VqK49lJveQU

NEVER, NEVER, EVER use your hands to clear snow from a clogged snowblower. Use a stick or broom handle.

With Blizzard like conditions, trees and branches will blow down. With that comes the possibility of power outages. STAY AWAY from downed electrical lines. They may be energized even when they appear not to be. Report these problems to the Saddle River Police desk 201-327-5300 and stay away.

If you loose power contact your power provider for the most accurate restoration time. Both power companies have smart phone apps that can assist with notification.
O&R
http://www.oru.com/energyandsafety/storms/index.html

PSE&G
https://www.pseg.com/family/index.jsp

Many residents use portable generators for power during outages. The primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust, electric shock or electrocution, and fire. Follow the directions supplied with the generator. Every year, people die in incidents related to portable generator use. Use caution to provide proper ventilation of exhaust gases from the generator. NEVER run a generator in the garage or any portion of a structure occupied by people or animals.
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/power-outage/safe-generator-use