Township Of Millburn: Winter Weather Alert: Friday, February 4

Press release from the Township of Millburn:

February 4, 2022

Mixed precipitation is expected, with snow accumulations of under 1" and ice accumulations of 0.1'-0.2". Hazardous road conditions are anticipated and there is potential for frozen and downed tree limbs and wires.  

Due to hazardous conditions, residents are advised to avoid the roads when possible. If you must travel, plan for slippery conditions and SLOW down. Caution should also be used when walking throughout the Township.  As a reminder, residents should report any storm-related outages directly to their utility providers at the numbers listed below:

• JCP&L: 1-888-544-4877 or online http://www.firstenergycorp.com.
• NJAW: 1-800-272-1325
• PSE&G: 1-800-436-7734

Downed trees and wires may be reported via the non-emergency PD line at 973-564-7001. Stay away from any and all downed wires, even if you believe they are no longer carrying electricity.  Extra caution should be used in areas where downed lines are tangled with trees or other debris. Treat intersections with inoperable traffic signals as four-way stops.  

We remind residents to NOT call 9-1-1 for power outages and/or to inquire about service restoration. Reserve 9-1-1 calls for true emergencies only.

This press release was produced by the Township of Millburn. The views expressed here are the author’s own.