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Stafford Blizzard Warning: Move Vehicles For Plowing
Stafford Township officials are urging residents to make sure they clear snow from fire hydrants, exhaust lines and from meters.
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — With a blizzard warning in effect for Ocean County and forecasters predicting up to 18 inches of snow and strong winds, Stafford Township officials have issued reminders to residents ahead of the storm.
A blizzard warning is in effect for Ocean County from 7 p.m. Friday through 7 p.m. Saturday, with a potential for 12 to 18 inches of snow and winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
In addition, coastal flooding is anticipated in areas that flood often during the hours before and after high tide Saturday morning.
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Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency that takes effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
Stafford Township officials are reminding residents to remove all vehicles, trash cans and portable basketball hoops from the roads so that roads can be plowed efficiently.
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"Please remember to keep fire hydrants, gas and water meters, and exhaust areas free of snow," officials said.
With the wind gusts, residents are reminded of the possibility of downed power lines and power outages.
If there is a power outage, call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), or go to www.jcp-l.com.
Downed power lines should be immediately reported to JCP&L at 1-888-544-4877 and to the Stafford Township Police Department at 609-597-8581.
Do not go near a downed power line, even if you think it is no longer carrying electricity.
In case of an EMERGENCY dial 9-1-1.
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