Maplewood Snowstorm Info: Parking, Jitneys, Generators

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood is battening down in the face of a snowstorm forecast that led Governor Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency in New Jersey.

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On Tuesday morning, Maplewood’s Emergency Preparedness Committee met to plan for the expected snow storm. The committee released the following tips and information for local residents:

1) In the event of an emergency call 911.

2) The County of Essex will declare a state of emergency at midnight on Wednesday and the Township will follow with its own emergency declaration. This means that non-essential automobile travel is prohibited. Additionally, no parking is permitted on snow emergency routes.

3) The Maplewood Jitneys will not operate in the morning or evening.

4) There will be no parking at the train station. This area must be kept clear for emergency vehicles and snow removing operations.

5) There will be no overnight parking permitted throughout town. All vehicles are expected to be removed from the roadway prior to midnight. This will help ensure snow removal and safe passage for emergency vehicles.

6) The Community Center in DeHart Park will open as a heating center and shelter. The Center, 120 Burnett Avenue, will open at 6am on Wednesday and stay open as long as needed. If you lose power and need a place to work or charge your electronic devices, you can use the Center. The Center’s phone number is 973-763-5287.

7) The Department of Public Works has 21 plows and 5 salt spreaders ready for action. Streets are not plowed until there is at least 3 inches of snow.

8) If you need to use a portable generator at your home, make sure it is well ventilated and not in a garage or other closed room.

9) The school district will make its determination on opening later this evening.

10) When shoveling your sidewalks and driveway, you are not allowed to throw the snow into the street.

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