Advisory
Report non-emergent wires or trees down, or other non-emergency calls to Cranford Police & Fire at (908) 272-2222
Report all Emergencies (wires down sparking, trees into homes or buildings, utility emergencies, cars trapped in water, etc) by calling 9-1-1.
As a reminder, do not rely on email or social media to report these issues, even if they seem minor or non-emergent. Please always call the non-emergency number if you are concerned and don’t believe it is an emergency situation warranting a 9-1-1 call.
Other Utility Contact Information:
PSE&G
1-800-436-7734
Outages: Report Map
Elizabethtown Gas
1-800-242-5830 Website
Comcast
1-800-266-2278 Website
Verizon FiOS
1-888-438-3467 Website
New Jersey American Water
1-800-272-1325 Website
CRANFORD OEM: Weather Advisory - Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Today Thru Friday Afternoon
Cranford Office of Emergency Management Weather Advisory
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Likely Late Today through
Friday Afternoon
Dangerous Wind Chills Tomorrow Night
Please Assist Cleaning Storm Drains near your Home.
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Likely Late Today through
Friday Afternoon
Dangerous Wind Chills Tomorrow Night
Please Assist Cleaning Storm Drains near your Home.
Cranford OEM has been monitoring the progress of a fairly large winter storm with our partners at the National Weather Service and NJ OEM. The remnant tropical moisture will interact with a frontal system near our area bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds and a significant drop in temperature.
Impacts and Timing: Rainfall of 1.5 to 2 inches will begin this afternoon and be heavy at times tonight into tomorrow morning. Expect peak rainfall from about 7pm through 7am. Wind speeds increase overnight tonight and will peak in the late morning/mid-day tomorrow with the passage of an Arctic cold front. There may be a 1 to 2 hour window Friday morning into early afternoon with potentially damaging winds, causing localized tree and power line issues. Following the frontal passage, temperatures will plummet and be below freezing by 2pm and wind chills will fall to zero to -5 degrees during the evening/overnight Friday. Any surface water on untreated surfaces will quickly freeze over Friday evening.
Preparedness:
Impacts and Timing: Rainfall of 1.5 to 2 inches will begin this afternoon and be heavy at times tonight into tomorrow morning. Expect peak rainfall from about 7pm through 7am. Wind speeds increase overnight tonight and will peak in the late morning/mid-day tomorrow with the passage of an Arctic cold front. There may be a 1 to 2 hour window Friday morning into early afternoon with potentially damaging winds, causing localized tree and power line issues. Following the frontal passage, temperatures will plummet and be below freezing by 2pm and wind chills will fall to zero to -5 degrees during the evening/overnight Friday. Any surface water on untreated surfaces will quickly freeze over Friday evening.
Preparedness:
- Cranford DPW has been focusing on clearing storm drains and picking up as many leaves as possible prior to the storm. The Township is asking residents to assist by clearing storm drains near your home in advance of the storm.
- Residents are encouraged to prepare for the storm by clearing leaves and other debris from downspouts and drains on your property. It is also a good time to secure loose items, such as holiday decorations and inflatables.
- Use caution while driving tonight and tomorrow. Localized street flooding is possible, as are localized downed tree limbs and power lines. Areas of icing on untreated are also possible Friday evening into the overnight.
- Localized power outages are possible. Residents are urged to stay away from any downed wires, and treat all downed wires as “live” even if power appears to be out in the area.
- A period of bitterly cold temperatures will follow this storm and remain in place through the Christmas weekend.
- Prevention Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Do not run any fuel-powered generators in a garage or other enclosed space or near windows. This is a good time to test battery-powered smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
- Report Power Outages to PSEG at: 1-800-436-7734 Download the PSE&G mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more.
- Register for MyAlerts to receive text notifications at pseg.com/outagecenter.
- Report an outage and receive status updates by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734). You can also report your outage through our app, website at pseg.com/myaccount
Report non-emergent wires or trees down, or other non-emergency calls to Cranford Police & Fire at (908) 272-2222
Report all Emergencies (wires down sparking, trees into homes or buildings, utility emergencies, cars trapped in water, etc) by calling 9-1-1.
As a reminder, do not rely on email or social media to report these issues, even if they seem minor or non-emergent. Please always call the non-emergency number if you are concerned and don’t believe it is an emergency situation warranting a 9-1-1 call.
Other Utility Contact Information:
PSE&G
1-800-436-7734
Outages: Report Map
Elizabethtown Gas
1-800-242-5830 Website
Comcast
1-800-266-2278 Website
Verizon FiOS
1-888-438-3467 Website
New Jersey American Water
1-800-272-1325 Website
Address/Location
Cranford Police Department
8 Springfield Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-272-2222
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