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Winter Storm Finn is expected to impact our area starting tomorrow (Tuesday, January 9th) and ending Wednesday, January 10th.  There is no snow predicted for this winter storm due to the high temperatures, however rain and wind may create hazardous conditions.

A flood watch has been issued from Tuesday 6pm until Wednesday 6pm. Heavy rain of 2 to 3 inches with localized higher amounts are possible. A wind advisory has also been issued from Tuesday 6pm until Wednesday 6am. Winds from 20 to 30mph with gusts up to 50mph are predicted. Please prepare now for this storm.

Please call 9-1-1 to report hazards that require immediate attention and all life threatening conditions. For non-emergencies, Leonia Police Department can be contacted at (201) 944-0800. Leonia Department of Public Works (DPW) can be contacted at (201) 592-5790 between 7am and 3pm weekdays. To contact the DPW for an emergency after hours, call Leonia Police Department. 

For storm tips, please see the below information from PSE&G. 

Prepare Yourself and Your Home

Stay connected: Know how to report a power outage. These tools help us stay connected during an outage by sharing valuable information and status updates.  

• 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 or on our website at pseg.com/myaccount. 
• Follow PSE&G on Facebook, Instagram (@PSEG) 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).

Storm Safety: Plan ahead before bad weather hits. Learn how to stay safe before, during, and after a storm.

• Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Stay at least 30 feet away from downed lines, and don’t go near the pole or anything touching the line. Immediately contact PSE&G, at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734), via our mobile app or our website, to report downed wires and dial 911 if an immediate hazard exists.

• Electric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires. Don't drive over – and don't stand near – downed power lines.

• Downed lines can potentially be hidden in standing water. If you encounter large pools of standing water, stop, back up and choose another path.

• To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, do not run any gasoline-powered generators in a garage or any other enclosed space.

•  If you are on life-sustaining medical equipment, ensure that you alert PSE&G in advance and notify your local police and fire departments. For more information, visit www.pseg.com/life. 

Flood Safety: Whether it’s melting snow or powerful rainstorms, New Jersey has experienced increased floods and it’s important for you to familiarize yourself with flood safety by visiting: pseg.com/Flood, including how to recognize an overheated or “runaway” boiler. 

If you notice water rising nearby or you are planning to evacuate:

• Unplug all of your electrical appliances.

• Shut off the natural gas supply valve to any gas appliances. The valve is usually found on the gas line to the appliance. Do not attempt any further work until this has been done.

If your home/business is flooding:

• Remember that pools of water may become electrically charged. Appliances in standing water may also become charged, so do not touch them after they have become surrounded by water.

• If you can do so safely, turn off air conditioners or major appliances that may have been running when the outage occurred. This will help avoid a sudden surge of power when electric service is restored.

• Call PSE&G immediately at 1-800-880-7734 (PSEG) or 911 if you smell gas.

• Don’t go into basements with standing water, raw sewage or obvious electric hazards. Stay away from the breaker box in a flooded basement.

• Watch out for animals and snakes that may have been flooded out of their homes and are seeking shelter.

Review additional storm safety and preparation tips at https://nj.pseg.com/safetyandreliability/stormsafety.