Warren Township: Impending Winter Storm

Press release from the Warren Township:

January 28, 2022

On behalf of the Warren Township Committee, Police Department, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and Public Works Department, we would like to advise all residents that the Township is prepared for the impending Winter Storm. Strong winds may down power lines and tree limbs causing roads to become impassable.UTILITY CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Report non-emergent wires or trees down or other non-emergency calls to the Warren Township Police Department at (908) 753-1000.

• Report all EMERGENCIES (wires down sparking, trees into homes or buildings, utility emergencies, cars trapped in water, etc.) by calling 9-1-1.

• If you have a power outage, it is imperative that you report it to your utility company, PSE&G: 1-800-436-7734. JCP&L: 1-888-544-4877. Stay far away from fallen power lines as they may be energized. Download the App: https://nj.pseg.com/app

• Optimum/Altice 1-866-950-3278.

• Verizon FiOS 1-888-438-3467 or 1-800-837-4966  Website

• New Jersey American Water 1-800-272-1325 Website

The Warren Township Committee and the Office of Emergency Management are in frequent daily communication with JCP&L and PSE&G during storms.The Township Committee urges your assistance to allow First Responders and the Department of Public Works to clear the roads as quickly as possible--STAY HOME.  Until the roads are cleared and safe, stay off the roadways as conditions may become extremely hazardous.

• STAY HOME AND OFF THE ROADS

• Stay away from downed trees and wires.

• If you have a well or need a sump pump, buy a generator to run it along with a few basic services such as a couple of lights, the refrigerator, and the heat. Do NOT run vehicles, generators, or snow blowers inside your garage. Review generator safety procedures.

• Please review your family's Emergency Plan. Be prepared to have enough food, water, medications, and other necessities for you, your family, and your pets to stay in your home for a few days with or without power.

• Have extra batteries for flashlights and fully charge your cell phones.

• If you or a loved one have special or medical needs, please plan ahead for the upcoming weather conditions by making necessary arrangements in the event of a power loss.

• Check on your neighbors, particularly the elderly. If you feel that someone needs a wellness check, contact the Warren Police at 908-753-1000, and they will send out an officer. 

• Warming/charging centers and shelters will not be opened until the roads are safely passable. Locations will be announced after the storm has passed.

• Remove vehicles from the roadway to aid in the plowing of streets and allow for the passage of emergency vehicles.

• Clear a path to your front door in the event that emergency workers need to access your residence.

• Shovel out any fire hydrants and generators on your property.

• Do not plow snow from your driveway into the street. This is a violation of Township ordinances. The Township is not responsible for plowing the apron of your driveway.

• Pursuant to Warren Township Ordinance 3-3A.2, sidewalks must be cleared of snow or ice by the owner or tenant of the abutting property within 12 hours after snow has fallen.

• Use 911 only for emergency situations. Use the Police Departments non-emergency line for all other inquiries: 908-753-1000.

• Information regarding road conditions on state roads is available at the NJ Department of Transportation's website, http://www.511nj.org/

• Information regarding emergency preparedness can be found at the state's website, www.ready.nj.gov.

• Check school websites for information on school closures.

• Updated information is available on AM radio 680, Warren Emergency Broadcast. 

• Monitor the latest weather forecasts at www.weather.gov/okx

For up-to-date information, please follow both Warren Police and Warren OEM on Facebook and sign-up to have ALERTS sent directly to your phone by texting 07059 to 888777. Thank you for your cooperation. Stay warm and be safe!

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