1/19/2024 Storm Update:
- Timing: Friday morning - 4 to 7 am. Most snow should fall late morning through mid afternoon. It will continue into Friday evening and past the evening commute.
- Olaf Index: 7, 4 to 6 inches possible. I am thinking less than 4 but great for snowman making.
- Dorothy Index: 2, Small dogs should be inside safe and warm as with all our furry ones but this is not a wind event in our area.
- Elsa Index: 7, We will have freezing temperatures so be aware of freezing water on roadways. It has been bitter cold! Treated roads do not respond well in extreme cold. They may be treated but still be terrible.
- Roads: Extreme Caution. Bad for the morning commute and terrible for the evening commute. Allow extra distance for stopping.
- #thereisnoshovelapp
- #fluffernutter
- This will be the last report for this storm
Recycling: -
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, ROAD CONDITIONS, AND SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THE CREWS, PLEASE EXPECT DELAYS IN RECYCLING COLLECTION THIS WEEK JANUARY 15, 2024 - JANUARY 20,2024.
PLEASE LEAVE MATERIAL CURBSIDE AS ALL ROUTES ARE SCHEDULED FOR COLLECTION THIS WEEK. http://www.mcianj.org/schedule
Garbage: No Change https://westwindsornj.org/departments/trash-collection
Twp Offices: Closed
School: No Change at this time
State of Emergency: None
Travel Ban: None
Towing Orders for Highways: None
Preparedness:
- The entire Emergency Management Team including the Fire Chief, Business Administrator and Mayor are keeping in constant communication to be sure we are making the most educated decision when it comes to safety and travel.
- 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.
- 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
- Snow removal by DPW is assigned to the roadway in the following order (primary, secondary, cul-de-sacs, no outlets). There are only so many trucks and so many hours. Some areas could take days.
- 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.
