WINTER STORM WARNING
February 22-23
SNOW EMERGENCY EXPECTED - PLEASE BE PREPARED!
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6am SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH 6pm MONDAY
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 11 and 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
* WHEN...From 6am Sunday through 6pm Monday.
*IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs ma down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Sunday night into Monday. However, snow will move in during the morning and afternoon hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Now is a good time to review the Township's snow removal regulations which can be found on our website:
https://teanecknj.gov/snow
and the Teaneck Times Recycling Calendar:
https://www.teanecknj.gov/media/2splqt3c/publication.pdf
REMINDER - Parking of any vehicle on any portion of a public street is prohibited whenever snow is falling and the accumulation is such that it covers the public streets in the township and plowing is required, except where designated.
The term "snow" includes sleet, hail and/or ice. During storms, snowplows will concentrate on keeping two lanes clear on every street. After storms, plows will return to widen the streets curb line to curb line.
PLEASE wait to do your final clean-up after the streets are cleared, which is typically six (6) to eight (8) hours after the storm is over.
For additional off-street parking, residents are encouraged to use any of the municipal parking lots. Beginning six hours before snow fall is predicted to start (OR AS OTHERWISE ADVISED)* and until 24 hours after snow fall has stopped, all hourly limits and meter fees in Township lots are waived.
As per Township of Teaneck Code, Section 32-6, residents, property owners, and managers must remove snow and ice from public sidewalks in a timely manner. Commercial property owners/tenants must remove such within 12 hours after snowfall stops. Residential property owners/tenants have up to 24 hours after snowfall stops to remove snow and ice. In addition, walkways to the entrances of any properties should be cleared in a timely fashion to allow emergency personnel and mail delivery carriers safe and clear access to the premises.
Now is a great time to make sure that you have sturdy shovels, working snow blowers, snow shoveling agreements, and plenty of rock salt before the next snowfall.
If you have not signed up for Township alerts, please refer to the "Sign Up for Township Alert" tab on the front page of our website.
Thank You & Be Safe!
