Maplewood and South Orange Townships have declared states of emergency due to Winter Storm Juno.
Read the full emails from each town:
Maplewood
Maplewood Township, along with the State of New Jersey and the County of Essex issues a snow emergency effective 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2015. Weather forecasts call for over a foot of snow and high winds to the area. Due to the declared Snow Emergency the Maplewood Police Department issues the following notifications and recommendations to the public:
- Any and All Overnight Street Parking is Prohibited until further notice. All Street Permits and Permissions are herby revoked and are not applicable during the snow emergency.
- Any and All vehicles parked on any street or inhibiting emergency operations in violation of Snow Emergency Parking Restrictions are subject to summons and removal by tow.
- The Board of Education prohibits parking in all BOE lots and property during the snow emergency.
- Do not throw, place or plow snow into the roadways. Any individual who throws, places or plows snow into the roadway is in violation of Township Ordinance and is subject to a summons and fine.
- Prepare for and remain alert to dangerous conditions that may develop and report emergencies by calling 911.
- In the event of a power outage please notify your power company directly to report the outage.
- All travel is discouraged during the storm.
Snow Storm Tips
Mayor Vic DeLuca posted the following message on Maplewood Online at 2:43 p.m:
“[PSE&G] expect some power outages throughout the region due to high winds. In case of outages, our emergency shelter will open at the Community Center in DeHart Park, 120 Burnett Avenue. We have a generator so lights, charging stations, and heat will be available. We will publicize the availability of the shelter and the police will also have the information at 973-762-1234.”
The snow storm will likely result in downed tree limbs and power lines. Please take the proper precautions if your area is impacted including:
Trees, Limbs, Power and Gas lines:
Downed power lines or exposed gas lines are not to be approached. The proper utility company should be contacted immediately to address any utility line hazards.
Trees and tree limbs may be prone to failure from this weather event. Any employees outdoors should take care to reduce the chance of injury from falling branches, downed power lines, and automobiles on the road.
Snow Removal Tips:
Removal all cars from the street. Do not shovel your driveway apron until you are sure the plows are finished plowing the street.
If you see a salt truck or plow truck driving behind you, let them pass you so they can clear the way for you and open the roadways quicker.
Maplewood Township sent the following email alert at 3:44 p.m.:
Maplewood Town Hall closed at 3:30 PM on Monday, January 26 due to inclement weather. Town Hall will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, January 27 starting at 11:00 AM.
South Orange
This is a notice from the Office of Emergency Management with information regarding the impending snow storm and blizzard.
What you need to know (Full update at southorange.org)
Weather
– Heavy snow, with accumulations up to 18-24” are expected overnight and into Tuesday, along with freezing temperatures, and extremely high winds. More weather information and tips for keeping your family prepared can be found at southorange.org
– More weather information: https://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=2f45c322f630be8&hl=en&gl=US&source=web
Emergency Protocols
– A state of emergency will go into effect Village and county wide and state wide at 1pm today and South Orange’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated
– Beginning at 4pm, on street parking is prohibited and travel is highly discouraged, and may become life threatening later into the evening
Warming Centers/Sheltering
– The Public Library at 65 Scotland Road will be open until 3 pm, after which point the Baird Center, at 5 Mead Street, will be open and available as a warming/charging station or overnight shelter, if needed.
– The Baird will be open overnight, if you need assistance in getting there, please contact SOPD at 973 763 3000.
Closings/Cancellations
– Village offices are closed Monday and Tuesday
– The school district is closed early today and will be closed Tuesday
– Monday night’s Board of Trustees meeting and Tuesday night’s State of the Village address will both be postponed with dates to be announced.
– Late-night Monday and all-day Tuesday jitney service is suspended
– SHU will be closed Monday afternoon and Tuesday
Updates and communication
– The Village will provide updates no less than twice per day, at 8am and 8pm which will include any new information
– The SOPD non-emergency is 973 763 3000, please understand call volume will be higher than normal at this time. For emergencies dial 911.
– Ensure your family and neighbors are signed up for alerts at southorange.org/alerts
Third party reporting
– Please report any power outages to PSEG at: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
– Find NJ Transit information online at southorange.org or njtransit.com
Additional information
If there are power outages, the Village asks all residents and neighborhood associations and groups to do their best to check on anyone with special needs.
This a notice from the Office of Emergency Management. The next notice will be delivered 8pm Monday the 25th.
