**WEATHER EVENT UPDATE #2 for 2/21/2023--Det. Lt. Lee #59
**WEATHER UPDATE #2 at 8 pm on TUESDAY 2/21/2023**
As of this time, we can relay the following;
*Approximately 300 PSEG Customers have affected service
*Approximately 100-500 JCPL Customers have affected service
**Most PSEG/JCPL Customers due to be restored by 12 am**
*Roadways should be re-opened by approximately 12 am (exception: Village Road from Old Trenton Road to South Lane to remain closed until approx. morning rush hour--plan accordingly).
*No residences sustained structural damage.
*Approximately (100) properties affected with damage of some sort from debris and/or fallen trees/branches.
*No injuries were reported to any persons.
Chief Garofalo & Chief Lynch wanted to express their gratitude to the following who answered the call for action during this event:
WWPD Communications Center, Command Staff, Patrol Division, Drone Unit, Detective Bureau, & Traffic Unit
WW Division of Fire & Emergency Services
Stations 43/44 & Fire Police
JCPL & PSEG
WW Dept. of Public Works
WW Construction Office
American Red Cross
The Media
Community at Large
Det. Lt. Lee #59
**WEATHER UPDATE #1**
At 3:44 pm on this date, numerous calls flooded the Communications Center of WWPD in regard to a significant weather event that was occurring. The following has transpired: Road Closures (as listed below), Power Lines Down, Trees into Houses.
**ROAD CLOSURES AVOID AREA**:
1) Conover Road--Entire Stretch
2) Edinburg Road--From New Village to Old Trenton Road
3) Village Road--From Old Trenton Road to Twp. Line (East Windsor Twp./Robbinsville Twp.)
**Approximately (10) houses damaged by fallen trees
The Emergency Operations Center has been opened. Chief Garofalo, his command staff, and WW Dept. of Fire & Emergency Services have met. Stations 43 & 44 have been going door to door to check on affected residences. Officers have been assisting the community at large with the trees down, road closures, power lines down. Assume all downed wires are live.
Dr. Aderhold, the Superintendent of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Schools has been in constant contact with Chief Garofalo. All buses are accounted for and late buses are on schedule. Assessments of affected school buildings are ongoing by Dr. Aderhold's staff.
No injuries have been reported from this weather event in West Windsor Township. Damage assessments are ongoing. PSEG has staff on the scene. JCPL has been contacted. The WW Department of Public Works have been out in force to assist clearing the roadways of downed trees. The Developments of Dutch Neck Estates (southern portion) and Jefferson Park have seen extensive activity from the event. More updates to follow.--Det. Lt. Lee #59
Instructions:
**WEATHER EVENT UPDATE #2 for 2/21/2023: --Det. Lt. Lee #59
Address/Location
West Windsor Police Department, NJ
271 Clarksville Rd
West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-799-1222
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WWPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- General emergency and public safety
- Event:
- Road Closure