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Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management
Monday February 23rd, 2026 :: 05:57 a.m. EST

Advisory

SNOWSTORM UPDATE – STAY OFF THE ROADWAYS, SCHOOLHOUSE RD. IS CLOSED, MULTIPLE TREES & WIRES DOWN

As of this morning, 15+ inches of snow have already accumulated throughout Monroe Township. Heavy snowfall is expected to continue through the early afternoon hours.

Roadway conditions are extremely hazardous, and visibility is very poor. For your safety, and to assist the Department of Public Works and emergency responders, residents are strongly urged to remain off all roadways unless travel is absolutely essential.

There are currently multiple trees and downed wires reported throughout the Township.
 
Road Closure:
Schoolhouse Road is CLOSED between Perrineville Road and Buckelew Avenue due to a downed tree, utility pole, and live wires. Please avoid this area and seek alternate routes.

Residents are reminded to keep all vehicles off roadways to allow snowplowing and salting operations to proceed safely and efficiently.
 
Please continue to monitor official Township communications for further updates. Stay safe.

Report all power outages directly to JCP&L at 1-888-LIGHTSS.
 
For a detailed weather briefing specific to our region, please refer to the National Weather Service link below: https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf

Address/Location
Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management
3 Municipal Plaza
Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-521-0222

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