Happy Monday!
Snow starting after 7pm tonight and pushing into Tuesday. Our area may see a mix Tuesday of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain. This could make for a difficult Tuesday morning commute. Give yourself PLENTY of extra time. Prepare ice and snow removal for any event. Remember to use your shovel app (Teens & Young Adults). Prepare fluffernutters for extra energy and safe a trip for eggs and milk.
Power outages are very possible as trees have not recovered from all the rain. Keep your local utility numbers on hand and call immediately if you lose power.
Stay safe & warm!
Chief Garofalo
#stayhomeandwarm #keepinside #fluffernutter #thereisnoshovelapp
Storm Update:
- Timing: Snow Starting Monday evening and into Monday night. Snow to Wintery Mix Tuesday Morning.
- Olaf Index (Snow): 4, 2 to 3 inches possible. Please wake sleeping teens to activate the snow shovel app. Sadly, snowman-making will be at its best overnight.
- Dorothy Index (Wind): 2, Small dogs should do OK as long as the snow is not too deep.
- Elsa Index (Ice):8, Temperatures will be hovering at or above the freezing point so watch for icy road conditions. After the system moves through, expect an artic front for Wednesday with temps in the 20s. That is cold!!!
- Roads: Use Caution. Dropping temps could cause dangerous conditions. Road crews will be ready if needed. Expect Ice and Snow on bridges to always be slippery, especially during the storm and when plows have not yet reached the area.
- #thereisnoshovelapp
- #fluffernutter
- This will be the last report for this storm
Road Conditions: Public Works has treated & salted roads. Expect icy patches.
Bridges: Treated & Salted. Expect icy patches
Schools: No Change
Recycling: - No Change http://www.mcianj.org/schedule
Garbage: No Change https://westwindsornj.org/departments/trash-collection
Twp Offices: No Change
State of Emergency: None
Travel Ban: None
Towing Orders for Highways: None
YARD DEBRIS NOTICE / PREPARING FOR STORMS
The Department of Public Works has completed collection of yard debris and will not return until March as scheduled for all zones. Please remove any remaining leaf/brush piles from the roadway to prevent any hazards with upcoming storms. Residents can bring their debris to the Public Works site Mon-Fri 8am-2pm or Sat 8am-12pm. If you have a contractor that will be cleaning up the debris, residents are welcome to accompany the contractor to the Public Works site to drop off leaves and brush. Please comply with size restrictions when bringing yard debris to the Public Works site. Check any storm drains near your home and be sure they are cleared from debris or contact Public Works for assistance at 609-799-8370.
HOLIDAY NOTICE
The Municipal Offices will be closed, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There are no changes to trash and recycling collection for the week of January 15th. The Public Works Site will be open for drop off on Saturday, January 13th from 8am-12pm
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/
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.
