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max_weisenfeld

Jan 23, 2016 at 5:38am

Saturday, January 23 at 9:49am · Maplewood ·

Maplewood Township Update

The most important message is to stay off the roads. Be safe and stay home.
I will periodically provide updates to my initial post.
9:30am
State-wide

This morning I joined a call with Governor Christie to hear how the
state is prepared to deal with the storm. State officials have it
together and are responding appropriately. A state of emergency was
declared.
As has been reported on the news, snowfall amounts for northern NJ will be more than initially projected.

The major highways, GS Parkway and NJ Turnpike are being plowed but
snow is coming down fast. They advised not to drive unless necessary.

There are already 40,000 customers in South Jersey who have lost
electric power. They expect that number to spike as winds pick up
throughout the rest of the state. The Superintendent of State Police
said gusts are already 30-35 mph.
Maplewood
A state of emergency was declared at 6:00pm on Friday night.

This morning the Department of Public Works has over 20 pieces of
equipment out plowing the streets. The DPW Director told me the snow is
coming down very fast and cars on our roads are getting stuck in the
snow.
We have an ample supply of salt at this time.
Please stay off the roads.
If you do shovel, remember that it is against the law to shovel snow into the street. Do not shovel snow into the street.
The DPW recycling center is closed today.
Electric Power

If you have a power outage, call PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734. I will be
on a phone call with PSEG officials at 2pm to get an update.
If you are out, do not touch any downed power lines.
If necessary due to power loss, the Township will open its warming station at the Community Center in DeHart Park.
Stay home. Stay safe.

Whatman21

Jan 23, 2016 at 6:09am

Hello all,

If anyone needs a snow removal service

I will gladly come clear your snow for reasonable rates.

Please call anytime

Tom 973-919-7858

librarylady

Jan 23, 2016 at 6:10am

Last couple of posts from Village President Sheena Collum ·

Justfinished a conference call with Governor Chris Christie and we're
getting briefed by him and some of his cabinet members, etc.
- He said newscasters are being irresponsible in that this is not a
"Superstorm Sandy" or anything close to it and that he's not expecting a
need for mandatory evacuations.
- The storm is turning into whatwas expected except for North Jersey where totals are a little higher
than they thought (by 2-3 inches - - expect close to 18 inches in this
area)
- 3800 pieces of equipment out on highways for clearing, etc.
- Roughly 40,000 people without power right now (mainly in South Jersey and along the coast)
Christie closed by saying that New Jersey is prepared.
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On a separate note, just wanted to share with our residents that our
Essex County OEM team and State officials have been very organized,
forthcoming with information, and ready to assist.
Please stay
off the roads (we've had vehicles already get stuck on South Orange
Avenue) and please, if you need assistance, contact our South Orange
Police Department (non-emergency) at 973 763 3000, or 9-1-1 in an
emergency.

Sheena Collum via South Orange Village

35 mins ·

Latest Update from the South Orange Office of Emergency Management.
Update: January 23, 2016 10:00 a.m.

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Police Department, Fire
Department, Rescue Squad and Department of Public Works and are all
staffed up to handle emergent conditions throughout the duration of the
storm and operations are being coordinated through the Office of
Emergency Management’s Emergency Operations Center. OEM is closely
watching the blizzard conditions of Winter Storm Jonas. Below is the latest information available to the Village, please find earlier updates below as well.
Weather

The forecast is still for heavy snow, with accumulations 12”+ expected
overnight and into early Sunday morning, along with freezing
temperatures, and extremely high winds.
More weather information: http://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert…

Residents are required to clear snow as best as possible from their
sidewalks following snowfall, within 12 hours. Do not shovel snow into
roadways, as it puts emergency vehicles in danger. Please be careful
when shoveling and take frequent breaks.
Emergency Protocols

A State of Emergency is an effect in the Village, county and state wide
- South Orange’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated.

On street parking is prohibited and travel is highly discouraged. If
you have an on street parking permit, please move your vehicle to the
nearest municipal lot
OEM is prepared that if a power outage occurs the Village will open a shelter at the Baird Community Center and/or Library.
Updates and Communication
The Office of Emergency Management next scheduled update will take place at 4 p.m.

The SO Police non-emergency number is 973 763 3000, please understand
call volume will be higher than normal at this time. For emergencies
dial 911.
You can also find South Orange on Facebook and Twitter for more frequent updates throughout the day and keep up to date at southorange.org
Sign up with our SOINFORM (Emergency Notification System) https://nj-southorange.civicready.com/ for emergency alerts throughout town.
Please report any power outages to PSEG at: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)

NJ TRANSIT - Due to the severe winter weather impacting the region, NJ
TRANSIT has announced the temporary full shutdown of the system
beginning at 2 a.m. Saturday morning as follows:
Bus, Rail and
Light Rail: Bus and rail service will implement a full, temporary
shutdown of all service at 2 a.m. Saturday with service resuming as
weather conditions permit.
Access Link: Service suspended all day Saturday, resuming Sunday at 12 p.m.