Beach Haven OEM advises EXTREME CAUTION early morning due to dangerous black ice remaining from Winter Storm Fern.
Current temps are well below freezing, preventing melting and allowing ice to reform on:
• Roads & bridges
• Sidewalks & parking lots
• Driveways & shaded areas
Travel only if necessary.
Slow down, avoid sudden braking, and increase following distance.
Pedestrians should walk carefully and assume surfaces may be icy even if they appear dry.
Cold Weather Safety:
• Dress in warm layers; limit time outdoors
• Protect pipes by keeping heat on & allowing faucets to drip
• Check on elderly neighbors or those without reliable heat
Black ice can be hard to see. Stay alert.
— Borough of Beach Haven Office of Emergency Management
