Full Notification

MAYOR AMATO WOULD LIKE TO LET RESIDENTS KNOW THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE .
 

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 2017.

ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches.

HAZARD TYPES...Sleet and heavy snow.

TIMING...Rain will overspread the area between midnight and 3 AM Thursday and change to sleet and then snow by dawn Thursday. The snow should be heavy at times Thursday morning before tapering off early afternoon.
 

IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable. The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds may produce some power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines.

WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

TEMPERATURES...Falling into the upper 20s to around 30 during the snow then a slight afternoon recovery.

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.

As we prepare for this and any other snow related weather event, we would like to remind residents the following:
 

At the start of a snow storm, salt and sanding vehicles are dispatched in Berkeley Township. Major roadways are usually done first, followed by secondary roadways.

After the snow has stopped and it has been determined that accumulations have exceeded 5 inches, the Township will begin to snow plow.

The Township will utilize approximately 70 pieces of Township and contractor equipment and approximately 30 contracted loaders for cul-de-sacs and courts.
 

All streets at a minimum receive one pass through to enable emergency vehicle access. Then all streets should be opened curb to curb to insure the drains are opened. Sanding and salting operations continue as needed.
 

Each snowplow vehicle has been assigned a section to plow and will remain in that section until all roadways have been sufficiently cleaned. This may require the snowplow vehicle to make multiple passes on each street.

Township forces will be plowing each street from curb to curb during each snowfall that exceeds 5 inches. On occasion, due to the lack of areas between the sidewalk and curb, sidewalks and driveway aprons may become covered with snow that falls off the snowplow blade.

Township forces will not remove snow from any sidewalk or driveway apron in these instances. We regret this unfortunate inconvenience. At no time is snow to be disposed of into the street from the property, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks. All snow blowers should be directed to blow snow back onto the property.
 

After the streets are plowed and salted, snow deposited back into the roadway creates hazardous situations, causes additional plowing of the streets and blocking of parked vehicles and driveways after the original cleanup.

Summonses could be issued for non-compliance.

We want to thank everyone for complying with these requests and following the ordinances, rules and regulations of the Township of Berkeley. Any questions on these policies and procedures, Call Steven J. Seiler, Director of Public Works at: 732-349-4616 or 732-341-1022. Or you can Email: [email protected]

 

Township Code: 7-8.3

Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the streets and highways, an emergency shall exist and no vehicle shall be parked on the streets or highways or portions thereof indicated.
The parking prohibitions listed below shall remain in effect after the snow has ceased, until the streets have been plowed sufficiently and to the extent that parking will not interfere with the normal flow of traffic.

Any unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in violation shall be deemed a nuisance and a menace to the safe and proper regulation of traffic and any Police Officer may provide for the removal of such vehicle. The owner shall pay the reasonable costs of the removal and storage, which may result from such removal before regaining possession of the vehicle.

 

Dialysis patients should register with OEM for assistance.

Phone: (732) 914-8966 Or Email: [email protected]

 

If a power outage occurs call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) to report their outage or click the Report Outages link on: www.firstenergycorp.com via smart phone. In the event of downed utility wires, you should immediately report them to JCP&L at the number above and the Berkeley Township Police Department at 732-341-6600. Residents should never go near a downed power line, even if they think it is no longer carrying electricity.

 

Residents should take necessary measures to secure all of your loose items on your property. Such as patio furniture, chairs, tables, sporting equipment, awnings, etc.
In the event of snow, please make sure you have sufficient food and water supply along with medications you may need over a few days. Check on your neighbors, including the elderly.
If you have to venture out during the snow, remove all snow from your car, especially the hood of your vehicle, before driving.
 

THANK YOU!