Township of Teaneck: Advisory: WINTER STORM WARNING

Press release from the Township of Teaneck:

Published on January 31, 2021

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM TUESDAY...

A winter storm warning is a statement made by the National Weather Service of the United States which means a winter storm is occurring or is about to occur in the area, usually within 36 hours.

Due to the impending Snowfall, all residents should make preparations to remove their vehicles from the Township Roadways as per Snow Ordinance 36-10.1. When an Official Plow is declared by the DPW all vehicles parked in non-exempt parking areas will be subject to ticketing and/or towing as per the Ordinance.

Effective immediately, Municipal Lots may be utilized by residents and all hourly limits and meter fees in municipal parking lots in the Township are waived until 24 hours after snow has ceased to fall.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 14 to
18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New
York.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard like conditions possible Monday
and Monday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Check local Department of Transportation information services for
the latest road conditions.

Please check on your neighbors, seniors, and those with special needs during this major winter storm.

Please visit https://www.teanecknj.gov/snow to review the Township's snow ordinance.

Please review the below press release issued by PSE&G.

Media Relations
Public Service Electric and Gas Company
80 Park Plaza, T-6
Newark, NJ 07102-4191

FOR RELEASE

PSE&G is Prepared for Strong Winds, Snow. PSE&G is committed to working safely to restore any potential power outages and provide excellent service

(NEWARK, N.J. – January 29, 2021) Public Service Electric & Gas, is prepared for the forecast strong winds and expected heavy snow as early as Sunday evening into next week. These conditions may cause tree limbs to break and pull down wires, causing outages.

“While we closely monitor the weather forecast, our crews and staff are preparing and will be ready to respond safely and as quickly as possible to restore power,” said Jack Bridges, PSE&G’s vice president for Electric Operations. “We know our customers need their power now more than ever and we thank customers in advance for their patience. We encourage customers to prepare for the storm as well.”

PSE&G has additional personnel ready to respond, and is performing system and logistics checks to ensure the availability of critical materials, fuel and other supplies.

COVID-19-related storm processes have been adjusted to continue to keep the health and safety of employees and customers at the forefront, even during these unusual times.

The safety of PSE&G’s customers and employees is the company’s top priority. We ask that customers remain in their homes while crews are working nearby. If customers must speak with our crews, we ask that they practice responsible physical distancing, and remain at least 6 feet away to ensure the health of everyone involved. For more information about how PSE&G continues to live up to its commitments during the pandemic, please visit https://nj.pseg.com/safetyandreliability/safetytips/coronavirus.

PSE&G thanks our customers for their patience as we operate under these unusual circumstances to safely restore power as quickly as possible.

Customers should prepare, be cautious and stay alert to their surroundings during and after storms. Review storm preparation tips at https://nj.pseg.com/safetyandreliability/stormsafety.

Customer safety:
Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines, and immediately call 911 to report downed wires or call PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).
Electric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires. Don't drive over – and don't stand near – downed power lines.

Downed lines will be hard to see in the snow and can potentially be hidden in standing water. If you encounter large pools of slush or standing water, stop, back up and choose another path.

To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, do not run any gasoline-powered generators in a garage or any other enclosed space.

If you are on life-sustaining medical equipment, ensure that you alert PSE&G in advance and notify your local police and fire departments. For more information, visit www.pseg.com/life.

If you experience “no heat” or are having trouble with your heating appliance, please make an appointment by calling 1-800-350-PSEG (7734) or schedule online at nj.myaccount.pseg.com.

Stay connected:
Download the PSE&G mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more.
Register for MyAlerts to receive text notifications at pseg.com/outagecenter.

Report an outage and receive status updates by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734). You can also report your outage through our app, website at pseg.com/myaccount or with your voice using the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant app on your smartphone.

Follow PSE&G on PSEG on Facebook and Twitter @PSEGdelivers to report an outage and for updates before, during and after the storm.
Visit PSE&G’s Outage Map for the latest in outage info, restoration times and crew locations across New Jersey at pseg.com/outagecenter.

To report an outage by phone, call PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734) or use our web chat feature at pseg.com/myaccount.

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