Advisory
OEM Message; Wind Advisory Today Through Overnight Hours Tonight.
The following is an update from the Cranford Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as of 03/11/2024:
The Township of Cranford and Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring strong to locally damaging winds projected to impact our region today through tonight, March 11th, 2024.
CRANFORD’S LATEST FORECAST.
MAIN HAZARD: Strong to locally damaging winds.
Peak Winds: NW 25 to 35 MPH gusts are likely, mainly tonight with gusts up to 55 MPH. Strong southerly winds today will become west this evening and then northwest later tonight behind the cold front.
Timing/Location: The strongest wind speeds are expected tonight especially after midnight. The strongest winds will be near the coast.
Impacts: Strong winds will blow down scattered tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and power lines could be downed. Power outages are possible.
Wind Advisory: In effect for Northeast New Jersey now through tomorrow morning.
TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD STORM PREPARATION
The Township’s Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services remain at a full complement of personnel, with police auxiliary remaining on standby in cases of downed trees, downed power lines, and road closures. Residents should be aware that traditional road barricades will not be deployed during the wind gusts so not to create a windborne hazard.
Cranford DPW is prepared to respond to reports of downed trees blocking township roadways.
WHAT CAN RESIDENTS DO IN ADVANCE OF AND DURING THIS WEATHER EVENT?
For Further Details:
Monitor the latest weather forecasts at www.weather.gov/okx
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR UTILITY COMPANIES:
PSE&G 1-800-436-7734
Elizabethtown Gas 1-800-242-5830
New Jersey American Water 1-800-272-1325
Comcast 1-800-266-2278
Verizon FiOS 1-888-438-3467
Verizon 1-800-827-4966
Report non-emergent wires or trees down, or other non-emergency calls to Cranford Police & Fire at (908) 272-2222
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 warranting a 9-1-1 call.
OEM Message; Wind Advisory Today Through Overnight Hours Tonight. 
Township of Cranford
Office of Emergency Management
March 11th, 2024 Strong to Locally Damaging Winds
Office of Emergency Management
March 11th, 2024 Strong to Locally Damaging Winds
The following is an update from the Cranford Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as of 03/11/2024:
The Township of Cranford and Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring strong to locally damaging winds projected to impact our region today through tonight, March 11th, 2024.
CRANFORD’S LATEST FORECAST.
MAIN HAZARD: Strong to locally damaging winds.
Peak Winds: NW 25 to 35 MPH gusts are likely, mainly tonight with gusts up to 55 MPH. Strong southerly winds today will become west this evening and then northwest later tonight behind the cold front.
Timing/Location: The strongest wind speeds are expected tonight especially after midnight. The strongest winds will be near the coast.
Impacts: Strong winds will blow down scattered tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and power lines could be downed. Power outages are possible.
Wind Advisory: In effect for Northeast New Jersey now through tomorrow morning.
TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD STORM PREPARATION
The Township’s Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services remain at a full complement of personnel, with police auxiliary remaining on standby in cases of downed trees, downed power lines, and road closures. Residents should be aware that traditional road barricades will not be deployed during the wind gusts so not to create a windborne hazard.
Cranford DPW is prepared to respond to reports of downed trees blocking township roadways.
WHAT CAN RESIDENTS DO IN ADVANCE OF AND DURING THIS WEATHER EVENT?
- Secure any objects on or near your property, including garbage cans or yard furniture.
- Charge cell phones and ensure that you anticipate the potential for power outages.
- Save a listing of utility companies to your cell phone ahead of needing repairs.
- Assume that any downed wires are live and dangerous, and contact the Cranford Police Communications Center at 908-272-2222 to report these hazards.
For Further Details:
Monitor the latest weather forecasts at www.weather.gov/okx
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR UTILITY COMPANIES:
PSE&G 1-800-436-7734
- Report Power Outages to PSEG at: 1-800-436-7734 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, website at pseg.com/myaccount
Elizabethtown Gas 1-800-242-5830
New Jersey American Water 1-800-272-1325
Comcast 1-800-266-2278
Verizon FiOS 1-888-438-3467
Verizon 1-800-827-4966
Report non-emergent wires or trees down, or other non-emergency calls to Cranford Police & Fire at (908) 272-2222
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 warranting a 9-1-1 call.
Address/Location
Cranford Police Department
8 Springfield Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-272-2222
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