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South River Police Department
Saturday February 21st, 2026 :: 05:50 p.m. EST

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Blizard Warning, Snow Street Reminder, & Tips

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for our area from 10:00 AM Sunday morning (2/22) until 6:00 PM Monday evening (2/23). Between 16 to 20 inches of snow and high wind gusts are expected.
 

BEFORE THE STORM

• All vehicles must be removed from Snow Emergency Streets in South River once they become snow covered. Residents are asked to do so ahead of the storm before going to bed this evening. These streets are listed at the end of this message.

• Even if you do not reside on a Snow Emergency Street, please consider moving your vehicle into your driveway, if possible. Doing so will allow for more efficient plowing.

• Remove all objects from the roadway (garbage cans, basketball hoops, etc.).

• Gusty winds will have the potential to bring down tree limbs and power lines. Be prepared for the possibility of power outages and loss of heat.
 
DURING THE STORM

• Driving tomorrow and into Monday will be impacted. Driving is discouraged. If you must drive, allow yourself additional travel time and keep extra space between your vehicle and others on the road. Remember to clear snow & ice from your vehicle before driving.

• Keep a path cleared to your front door and, if safe to do so, shovel around fire hydrants near your property to assist First Responders in the event of an emergency.

• Check on elderly neighbors and relatives. Especially in the event of a power outage or cold temperatures.

• Essential services will remain uninterrupted. First responders will have extra manpower on hand should you need them. Remember to dial 9-1-1 only in the event of an emergency. Non emergency calls should be directed to 732-238-1000.

• Monitor our NIXLE messages and social media pages for any updates relevant to South River. For more information, visit southriverpd.org/social-media
 
AFTER THE STORM

• As per South River Borough ordinance, all sidewalks must be cleared of snow within 24 hours after the snowfall stops.

• When removing snow from driveways and sidewalks, do not throw the snow into the street. Instead, place it onto other areas such as your lawn or yard.

• The South River Department of Public Works will be out working hard to clear our streets. Please be patient as they work to reach all streets in the borough.

• Residents are reminded that snow plows will make multiple passes on your street and may affect shoveling you have already completed. If they pass after you shovel, it may become necessary to shovel again.
 
GARBAGE & YARDWASTE COLLECTION

• Garbage scheduled for collection on Tuesday, February 24th will be collected on Friday, February 27th. 

• There are no changes to Wednesday’s or Thursday’s garbage collections or this week’s recycling collection schedule.

• There will be no yardwaste pick up on Monday, February 23rd. The next yardwaste pick up will be Monday, March 2nd.
 

SNOW EMERGENCY STREETS

Albourne St
Arlington Ave (between David & James)
Burton Ave
Charles St
Chestnut St (between Nelson & Henry)
Claremont Ave (between Montgomery & James)
David St
Devoe St
Division St
Fairview Ave (between David & James)
Ferris St (between OBT & Cleveland)
Ferry St
George St
Gordon St
Henry St (between William & Chestnut)
Heritage Dr
Hillside Ave
Jackson St
James St (between Hillside & Kamm)
Johnson Pl (between OBT & Willett)
Kamm Ave
Leonardine Ave
Lexington Ave (between Montgomery & James)
Lisa Dr
Main St
Morningside Ave (between Willett & David)
Nelson St
New St
Obert St (between Main & Jackson)
Prentice Ave
Prospect St
Reid St
Samuel Dr
Summit Rd
Thomas St
Washington St
Whitehead Ave
Willett Ave
William St

Up to date weather notices from the National Weather Service can be found at the link below:

http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NJZ012&warncounty=NJC023&firewxzone=NJZ012&local_place1

Instructions:

Monitor our NIXLE messages and social media pages for any updates relevant to South River. For more information, visit southriverpd.org/social-media

Address/Location
South River Police Department
61 Main St
South River, NJ 08882

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-238-1000

Submit an anonymous web tip

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Blizzard Warning

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