01-28-2022 INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE
A winter storm is forecast to bring up to 8 inches of snow to Waldwick and wind gusts up to 40 mph, beginning tonight (1/28) and continuing throughout the day on Saturday (1/29). All vehicles must be moved off the streets by 9:00 pm today (1/28) and remain off until roads are clear of snow. This will allow DPW crews to properly plow the streets.
NO GARBAGE COLLECTION on 1/29. Next collection for this route will be Wednesday, February 2.
RECYCLING CENTER will be CLOSED on 1/29. Recycling Center will reopen on Monday, January 31.
POWER OUTAGE – In the event the Borough experiences power outages, the Waldwick Ambulance Corps, 20 Whites Lane, Meeting Room and Senior Center will be opened to the public as a warming station. OEM will have volunteers on standby to assist at the location.
PSE&G CUSTOMER SAFETY & CONTACT INFORMATION – TO REPORT DOWNED WIRES OR OUTAGES CALL (1-800-436-7734). Follow PSE&G on PSEG on Facebook and Twitter @PSEGdelivers for updates before, during and after the storm. Other PSE&G Customer Safety Tips & Contact Information, Click HERE.
- Clearing of Vehicles - State law requires the removal of snow and ice from all vehicles, including the roof and hood, before driving. DO NOT CLEAR VEHICLES IN THE STREET.
- Clearing of Sidewalks - Shoveling of sidewalks is required for the full width and including the driveway apron. Corner properties must provide access to public streets. Shoveling must be done within twenty-four (24) hours after the snow has stopped. DO NOT THROW SNOW INTO THE STREET.
- Clearing Around Fire Hydrants (NEW) – Property owners with a fire hydrant on their property must maintain a three-foot radius of the perimeter of a fire hydrant free of snow and ice so that there is no impediment to the use of the fire hydrant. The removal of snow and ice must be done within 24 hours after the snow has stopped.
- Basketball hoops must be removed from street as they pose hazard to plowing crews and equipment. Any damage to hoops during plowing operations will not be the responsibility of the Borough.
Address/Location
The Borough of Waldwick, NJ
15 E Prospect St
Waldwick, NJ 07463
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
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