Westfield Is Ready For Upcoming Snow Storm

WESTFIELD, NJ — "The Town has mobilized its resources to manage any storm related issues that arise. The plows are ready!" Westfield announced in an alert to residents.

As many as 18 inches of heavy, wet snow could fall, creating the potential for power outages across the state. The double-wave storm, the fourth possible nor'easter to hit New Jersey in three weeks, could be a "long-duration event" packing 45 mph winds. The bulk of the storm is expected to come in two waves, especially on Wednesday, and could extend the nor'easter to a 36-hour system. (See Related: NJ Weather: Winter Storm Warning, 18" Nor'easter Snow Forecast)

As a result of the storm predicitons, the township also listed important information for residents to know during the upcoming storm.

BE PREPARED:

Residents are advised to prepare for the storm. Common sense steps such as making sure your cell phones are fully charged, that you have water and non-perishable food on hand, that you have a full tank of gas in your car, and that you have a battery operated radio and flashlights available can go a long way in assuring your own safety and com fort.

The website, www.ready.nj.gov, offers helpful tips on emergency preparedness. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to sign up for Twitter and Nixle alerts delivered directly to your personal e-mail account and your mobile devices. (Go to twitter.com/TownOfWestfield and and nixle.com/westfield-nj-police-department).

PREVIOUS STORM DEBRIS IN ROADWAY:

The Department of Public Works has been working to collect residential storm debris from the previous Nor’easter that was placed curbside. Even though the cleanup began just yesterday, the Town is aware that piles remain throughout the Town. As Public Works’ operations necessarily switch to plowing, plow operators will do their very best to avoid the piles. This situation adds to the importance of removing vehicles from the roadway.

BEFORE YOU GO TO BED THIS EVENING, REMEMBER TO MOVE YOUR VEHICLES:

Residents are reminded of the following ordinances that have been enacted for the safety for pedestrians and motorists and to enable efficient plowing operations. Please take note that the ordinances will be enforced.

Section 13-16 Parking Prohibited: Whenever snow has fallen and there is an accumulation of three inches or more on any street, no vehicle shall be parked on any street in the Town of Westfield. This prohibition shall remain in effect until and after the snowfall h as ceased and the street has been plowed following the cessation of the snowfall. Downtown residents who have “Nite Owl” permits are permitted to park in the long term spaces in Lot #4 (behind Baron’s Drugs) during snow events.

Sec. 13-16.7 Alternate Side of Street Parking: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13-16 to the contrary, the Westfield Police Department is authorized to permit alternate side of the street parking during or following snow storm. Should three inches of snow fall, the following locations are subject to alternate side of the street parking and vehicles need to park on the side of the street with odd house numbers: the 400 and 500 block of Downer Street, Livingston Street, Cacciola Place, and Cowperthwaite Place between Clark and Elm Streets.

RESIDENTS ALONG STATE AND COUNTY ROADS: are reminded that both the State of New Jersey and the County of Union prohibit parking on the roadways under their jurisdiction when t hey are snow covered.

WEATHERING THE STORM INFORMATION FROM PSE&G:

• Outage Center - pseg.com/outageinfo
• Outage Map - s3.amazonaws.com/outagecenter.pseg.com/external/m.html
• Preparing for the Storm - www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/prep.jsp
• During a Storm - www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/during.jsp
• Recovering from a Storm - www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/recover.jsp
• Report an Outage - www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/outage_grid.jsp
• General Info on Restoration - pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/pdf/brochure.pdf
• MyAlerts - pseg.com/myalerts/register.jsp

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