Happy Friday!
It has been well over a year since we had a weather briefing. This one looks like it will be a rain event for the weekend and a huge rain and wind event for the beginning of the week. You may see some early snow which will quickly change to rain. I think the road conditions will be too warm to stick on the road but please use caution if you hit the road. West Windsor Officers will be monitoring conditions throughout the weekend and Public Works crews will be on standby in case they are needed for ice or snow.
Stay safe & warm!
Chief Garofalo
#stayhomeandwarm #keepinside #fluffernutter #thereisnoshovelapp
Storm Update:
- Timing: Starting Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning.
- Olaf Index (Snow): 1, Less than an inch possible. No snowman making fun.
- Dorothy Index (Wind): 6, Small dogs should be secured and inside safe and warm as with all our furry ones . Gusty winds are expected by the coast up to 40 mph. Our area could see gusts up to 28 mph.
- Elsa Index (Ice):2, Temperatures will be hovering at or above the freezing point so watch for icy road conditions.
- Roads: Use Caution. Dropping temps could cause dangerous conditions. Road crews will be ready if needed
- #thereisnoshovelapp
- #fluffernutter
- This will be the last report for this storm
Preparedness:
- Residents are encouraged to prepare for the storm by securing loose items, stocking up on food and needed supplies, charging your phones, tablets, and other mobile devices, and staying off the road during the storm period.
- Be mindful of the possibility of large tree limbs or trees falling due to wind gusts. There will likely be debris in roadways, use extra caution while driving after the storm subsides.
- 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.
- 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.
- Township Property Owners are Responsible for Snow Removal on Sidewalks within 24 hours after the cease of snowfall per Municipal Code 152-18: https://ecode360.com/8061955
- Township Property Owners Shall not place snow or ice on Township Streets per Municipal Code 152-19: https://ecode360.com/8061956
- Please remove your vehicle from the street when snow is forecasted.
- Please avoid driving on during or immediately after a heavy snowstorm. The less traffic plow operators encounter, the more efficiently the roads can be cleared.
- Please place your garbage/recycling cans on your property and Not on/in street. Objects such as portable basketball hoops and hockey nets, etc. should be removed from the street to avoid being damaged by snow plows.
- DEP Weather Ready - https://www.nj.gov/dep/weatherready/
For Further Details:
Monitor the latest weather forecasts at www.weather.gov/okx
Report non-emergent wires or trees down, or other non-emergency calls to West Windsor Police (609) 799-1222
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.
Flooding Real-time Date https://opendata-njoem.hub.arcgis.com/pages/flooding
Other Utility Contact Information:
PSE&G
1-800-436-7734
Outages: Report Map
Stay far away from fallen power lines, as they may be energized.
- 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 and Twitter @PSEGdelivers for updates before, during and after the storm.
- Visit PSE&G’s Outage Map for the latest in outage info, restoration times and crew locations across New Jersey at pseg.com/outagecenter.
- To report an outage by phone, call PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734) or use our web chat feature at pseg.com/myaccount.
JCP&L
1-888-544-4877 (1-888-LIGHTSS)
Outages: Report Map
Using your mobile phone, text REG to 544487 (LIGHTS) to get started.
You'll need your 12-digit account number and your ZIP Code.
JCP&L customers can subscribe to email and text message alert notifications to receive weather updates in advance of major storms and updates on scheduled or extended power outages. Visit www.firstenergycorp.com/connect to enroll.
Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL or online at www.jcp-l.com
Comcast
1-800-266-2278 Website
Verizon FiOS
1-888-438-3467 Website
New Jersey American Water
1-800-272-1325 Website
Carbon Monoxide
Any gas appliance can be a source of carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas that deprives the body of oxygen, resulting in serious injury or death. Don't use a gas stove as a source of heat, as this increases the likelihood of carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure the stove is vented to the outside and the vent it not blocked. Install a carbon monoxide detector in homes where gas appliances, including gas stoves, are being used.
