What You Need To Know: Blizzard Expected In Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — Keep in mind these snow guidelines in Cranford with theimpending blizzard expected to hit the area.

It will hit beginning Monday night, March 13 and continue through Tuesday with about 12 to 18 inches expected for Union County.

Residents are asked to remove any vehicles from the roadways to assist the DPW in keeping the roads clear. Please use your driveway or neighbor’s driveway if possible.

Anyone using the parking garage is reminded NOT to park in spaces marked as Cranford Crossing Resident Parking. These spaces are leased by the Cranford Crossing Complex. Vehicles parked in these spaces are subject to towing. In addition, any cars not parked in marked spaces will be ticketed.

ALL residents who park on a State or County road are required to remove their vehicles from the roads when snow covered.

These roadways include:

• North Avenue (State Rt 28)
• South Avenue
• Centennial Avenue
• Raritan Road
• Walnut Avenue
• Springfield Avenue
• Kenilworth Boulevard

In addition follow this link to see municipal roadways that parking is prohibited during a snow storm. http://cranford.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/CranfordSnowRouteMap.pdf

Any snow covered vehicles that remain parked on the street for more than 48 hours are considered abandoned by NJSA 39:4-56.5.

As always, check on elderly or home bound neighbors during the storm.

To report downed power lines or outages, contact PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734.

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