Central Regional, Berkeley Schools Closed On Tuesday

STORM UPDATE FROM BERKELEY TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS:

SCHOOLS:
The Central Regional and Berkeley Township School Districts will be CLOSED, tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27.

SANITATION AND RECYCLING:
Due to blizzard, garbage and recycling pick up for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27 has been suspended. Garbage and recycling for these areas will be collected on Saturday, January 31st. We regret this inconvenience.

DIVISION OF STREETS AND ROADS:
Sanding, salting and snow plowing procedures have begun. Berkeley Township has nearly 180 miles of municipally owned roadways and close to 300 cul-de-sacs. Depending on the volume of snow, will determine how quickly ALL roads will be cleared. During blizzard type snow volume, as expected during the overnight, Township employees and our contractors can usually clear ALL roadways in 24-30 hours. Public Works can be reached at: 732-349-4616 or 732-341-1022. Or you can Email: btpwsec@twp.berkeley.nj.us

DIVISION OF POLICE:
Temporary Parking Prohibition for Snow Plowing IS NOW IN EFFECT. Please remove all vehicles from the roadways, as snow plowing will commence during the overnight. Police non-emergency phone: 732-341-6600.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
OEM is now fully operational. A request list for dialysis patients for transport is being collected. Patients should call: (732) 914-8966 Or Email: berkeleytwp.oem@comcast.net

POWER OUTAGES:
If a power outage occurs call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) to report their outage or click the âReport Outageâ link on: www.firstenergycorp.com via smart phone. In the event of downed utility wires, you should immediately report them to JCP&L at the number above and the Berkeley Township Police Department at 732-341-6600. Residents should never go near a downed power line, even if they think it is no longer carrying electricity.

All Township First Aid Squads and Fire Companies have been alerted and will station at their locations.