Winter Storm Forecast May Put Brick's Snow Corps In Action

BRICK, NJ — Brick Township's Snow Corps may see its first action this week, if the forecasted winter storm hits the township as expected Thursday.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning that encompasses Ocean County and begins at 4 a.m. Thursday. The Mount Holly office forecast is predicting the area will receive rain at first starting after midnight, with the rain changing to sleet and then to snow somewhere between 3 and 4 a.m.

The snow could fall at a rate of as much as 2 inches per hour, according to the forecast, with northern Ocean County expected to receive a minimum of 4 inches, with the potential for as much as 9 inches, as of Wednesday morning's forecast.

The snow will be wet, heavy snow, and shovelers are urged to be cautious and not overexert themselves.

Volunteers who have signed up for the Snow Corps will be needed to assist the township's senior citizens.

“We all know how difficult snow removal can be. For many older and disabled residents, it is virtually impossible,” Mayor John Ducey said when he announced the creation of the corps. “We are seeking citizens to volunteer to join the Snow Corps and help those who can’t do it themselves.”

Volunteers must be 16 or older. They will shovel the walkways, driveways and sidewalks (if necessary) of senior citizens and disabled residents who do not have the physical or financial means to have it done.
Volunteers will need to have their own snow removal equipment.

Anyone interested in volunteering for the Brick Township Snow Corps or for being on the service list should call 732-262-4713.

Shovelers, by Elvert Barnes, via Flickr, under Creative Commons license