Full Notification

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Coastal Flood Advisory for our area.
 
This afternoon: A chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
 
Tonight: Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely between 7pm and 8pm, then rain after 8pm. Temperature rising to around 45 by 4am. East wind 15 to 18 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
 
Sunday:  Rain or freezing rain before 3pm, then a chance of snow and freezing rain between 3pm and 4pm. Temperature will drop quickly,  falling to around 28 by 5pm. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 24 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
 
Sunday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -2. Blustery, with a northwest wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
 
For more information from the National Weather Service visit: www.weather.gov/phi/winter

As we prepare for this and any other weather event, we would like to remind residents the following: 
  
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dialysis patients should register with OEM for assistance.
Phone: (732) 914-8966 Or Email: [email protected]

POWER OUTAGES:
If a power outage occurs call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), or go to www.jcp-l.com .  Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPand L
 
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.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION:
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.
 
Residents in low lying areas that frequently flood, can use the upper parking lot at the Berkeley Recreation Center or the lower parking lot at the Central Regional Middle School for vehicles.
 
THANK YOU!
MAYOR CARMEN AMATO
[email protected]