Fanwood Police Ask Drivers To Stay Off Roads

FANWOOD, NJ — Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo is asking all drivers to stay of the roads.

"The roads are treacherous, we have many trees and wires down. If you encounter a downed wire treat them as if they are live, contact 911 if you see a downed wire," Trigo said.

Trigo is offering these tips to residents:

• Residents must remove all vehicles from the roadway to allow the DPW to effectively and efficiently perform snow removal operations.
• Residents must move brush from the roads and place it on their property.
• Residents should ensure that they do not shovel or snow blow their snow back into the roadway after it has been plowed as this creates a hazardous condition.
• Borough Code 259-22 states that residents shall remove all snow and ice from any sidewalk in front of their property within 12 hours of daylight after the snow has fallen or formed.
• Check on elderly neighbors or those with special needs that may require assistance during the storm.

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