STORM UPDATE
POTENTIAL FLOODING
STORM CLEANUP REMINDERS
February 23 & 24, 2026
While the peak of the storm has passed, The Borough is focused on keeping the streets as safe as possible during clearing efforts. The Rumson Police Department and Department of Public Works have been working around the clock to ensure safety and emergency access for its residents.
• There will be NO GARBAGE COLLECTION Tuesday, February 24, 2026
• This week, the canceled Monday garbage collection will take place Thursday; Tuesday's canceled garbage collection will take place Friday
• Parking on streets and in borough parking lots is prohibited through Tuesday, February, 24, 2026 to allow for plowing and emergency vehicle access
• Clearing snow from vehicles, driveways, and sidewalks into the roadway is prohibited
• During clearing efforts on your property, please take the time to clear your home's identifying number incase emergency services is required
• Please be mindful of travel during evening hours as cold temperatures will lead to black ice on streets and sidewalks
Coastal Flooding
One of the sources we use to track potential flooding in The Borough of Rumson is the Stevens Flood Advisory System at Davidson Laboratory.
This system, combined with the updated briefs from the National Weather Service, suggest that we could experience significant flooding over the next 24-48 hours as the storm impacts our community.
This volume of precipitation combined with the coastal flooding will lead to standing water throughout The Borough, with the worst conditions overnight Sunday through Tuesday.
Please do not drive through standing water
Reporting Power Outages & Downed Wires
Please report all power outages directly to JCP&L:
• Call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877)
• Visit www.firstenergycorp.com & select “Report Outage”
• Text "out" to 544487
To report downed wires:
• Call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877)
• Call your local police department
• Do not approach or touch any downed wires
• Avoid driving or walking past wires tangled in trees and bushes
The JCP&L MyTown link on the Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) 24/7 Power Center provides comprehensive municipal outage and infrastructure information for every municipality in the company’s service area.
