Cranford Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare

CRANFORD, NJ — New Jersey is set to get dozens of inches of snow in some areas over the weekend, leading some Cranford sites and services to be adjusted.

Much of the Garden State, including Cranford, will be under a winter storm alert with specific times being continuously updated, according to the National Weather Service.

Snow Removal in the Township of Cranford

Businesses, residents, and commercial property owners are responsible to clear, and/or salt, their own sidewalk areas and street corners that are adjacent to their property within four hours of snowfall ending.

The Township also asks that you clear the area near fire hydrants to help fire officials operate.

Cranford Roads

The Department of Public Works has been mobilized and will start treating the roads before the snow begins, the Cranford Office of Emergency Management said. Residents will see Cranford services, along with New Jersey Department of Transportation and Union County workers, monitoring and continuing to treat the roadways during the storm.

All vehicles should be removed from the Cranford snow emergency routes so that crews can plow and salt roads effectively.

Those who need to travel should take extreme caution due to the storm that the Weather Service has labeled as a "significant threat to life or property."

Drivers should consider taking a winter storm kit with them that includes tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, and additional clothing. Water, a first aid kit, and other resources, should one become stranded, should also be in the vehicle.

Forecasters suggested potential statewide impacts that may include hazardous commutes, slippery roads, power outages, and building damage.

Bridges and overpasses are especially at risk for becoming slick and hazardous, with visibility in some areas that will be below one-quarter mile due to heavy snow.

Cranford Schools

Inclement Weather Procedures

'Code Blue' Issued For Union County

Union County, like much of New Jersey, will be under a "Code Blue" state through the anticipated winter storm.

When temperatures fall below freezing, and weather could harm unsheltered individuals, a group of agencies across the state activate resources and warming centers within their communities. Read More: See Details

Power Outage Resources

PSE&G Customers

• Call 1-800-436-7734
• Reach out by text with "OUT" to 47734
• Online help and outage map available here

JCP&L Customers

• Call 1-888-544-4877
• Reach out by text with "OUT" to 544487
• Online help and outage map available here

This story is developing and will be updated throughout the anticipated winter weather situation over the next few days.

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