Full Notification

Happy Monday!

   Everyone has a different story for tomorrow morning. I will provide an early road report but rain will most likely change after 8am and then the heavy snow will come down with expectations of 2 to 4 inches. We could also get nothing. I would prepare for 6 to 8. I am signing permission slips for Work-From-Home tomorrow.

   Public Works crews will be on standby with Salt.

Stay safe & warm!
Chief Garofalo

#stayhomeandwarm #keepinside #fluffernutter #thereisnoshovelapp 

Storm Update:

• Timing: Snow - Tuesday morning. Change over to snow around 3 to 6 AM
• Olaf Index (Snow): 3, 2 to 4. Snow will impact the Tuesday morning commute with snowfall rates of 0.5” to 1” per hour possible. Could turn into a slushy mess for the evening commute.
• Dorothy Index (Wind):  7, Small dogs should be secured and inside safe and warm as with all our furry ones . Strong winds with gusts 40 to 50 mph possible may result in isolated wind damage and power outages. Trenton Area 32 MPH Gusts. 
• Elsa Index (Ice):2, Temperatures will be hovering at or above the freezing point so watch for icy road conditions.
• Roads: Use Caution. Morning Commute will be terrible
• #thereisnoshovelapp
• #fluffernutter
• This will be the last report for this storm

• Road Conditions: Public Works will treated & salted roads when needed.
• Bridges: Will be Treated & Salted.
• Schools: No Change at the time of this report 
• Recycling: - No Change http://www.mcianj.org/schedule
• Garbage:  No Change  https://westwindsornj.org/departments/trash-collection
• Twp Offices: Delayed until 11am
• State of Emergency:   None
• Travel Ban:  None
• Towing Orders for Highways:  None

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.

JCP&L

1-888-544-4877 (1-888-LIGHTSS)

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.