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WINTER STORM ALERT - SADDLE RIVER, NJ
“ Winter Storm Orlena to Pummel East Coast as a Nor'easter With Heavy Snow, Strong Winds”-

Saddle River Borough is prepared for the approaching storm.
These are the latest details and tips for the approaching weather event. A few updates for residents...

1)A State of emergency has been declared by the Governor.

2) Saddle River Borough Hall will be closed due to the forecast.

3)Tomorrow’s garbage pick-up has been cancelled due to the impending snow storm.

Heavy snow, wind, and Icy conditions have been forecast for this powerful weather system. Icy conditions can cause wide spread power outages and delay restoration of power. This storm may continue into late Tuesday, be prepared to stay home even if you lose power.

Please prepare for power outages in advance and have a plan.
If you loose power notify your power company directly for the most current restoration estimates.

PSE&G - 800-436-PSEG (7734)
O&R - 877-434-4100

P.S.E.&G. has an outage map that can be monitored from any smart phone.

http://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/outagemap.jsp

O&R - Rockland Electric has an outage map that can be monitored from any smart phone.

http://apps.coned.com/stormcenter_external_oru/default.html

Have a plan and be ready to implement it. For tips on planning, visit
http://www.ready.gov/
OR
http://www.ready.nj.gov/plan/winter.html

Just a few reminders for a major winter storm in Saddle River!

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

Don't Push or Blow snow onto the roadway. 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

If your vehicle becomes disabled or stuck in the snow, stay with your vehicle and call the police desk 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
If you have a medical emergency call us immediately, don’t wait.

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.

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.


AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL.

Residents are reminded to remove all vehicles from any Borough or County roadway during the storm and afterwards. This allows for the plow trucks and sanders to do jobs their more efficiently. It also leaves room for emergency vehicles to navigate the slippery roads during calls for service. If your vehicle becomes stuck in the snow, notify the Police desk immediately to arrange removal. Abandoned vehicles will be removed to impound so the plows and sanders can open the roadways for travel.

Any EMERGENCY can be reported through 9-1-1 or by calling the Saddle River Police directly at 201-327-5300.



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE - SADDLE RIVER, NJ
National Weather Service New York NY
355 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to
24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Western Passaic, Eastern Passaic, Western Bergen,
Western Essex and Western Union Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening
commutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Monitor your local forecast for the latest developments.