Snow Possible In Millburn On Tuesday: Parking, Power Outages, Other Reminders

MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn township officials issued a reminder about emergency preparedness on Monday ahead of an incoming winter storm, including tips about parking, power outages and more.

Snow and a glaze of ice are expected to start falling across New Jersey after midnight Monday and continue into early Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

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The Millburn Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) told local residents that the storm has the potential to drop one to three inches of snow in the area, with the heaviest snow predicted to fall from 5 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

“Rising temperatures later in the day will allow for there to be a bit of a wintry mix or rain,” the Millburn OEM said. “By afternoon, it is anticipated to be mainly dry as temperatures rise into the 30s.”

Here are some local reminders if the snow starts coming down, officials said:

BE PREPARED

• Residents are reminded that there is NO OVERNIGHT PARKING on streets. All vehicles must be removed from streets and parked in driveways so our public works crews can clear roads. Public Works will begin plowing after an accumulation of 2 inches. Please shovel the walkways around your homes, but do not put shoveled snow back into the street after your street has been plowed.
• Millburn DPW has mobilized to respond to this weather event by ensuring that their equipment is prepared, and shifts are staffed. Salting operations will likely not occur in advance of this storm system beginning as a result of rain.
• Millburn Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services are at a full complement of manpower on stand-by.

What can residents do to help expedite snow removal operations, once underway?

• Remove cars from roadways, especially along snow routes.
• Do not throw, plow or blow snow onto the street.
• Clear out fire hydrants near your home.
• Stay off roadways as much as possible.

OUTAGES

Localized power outages are possible. Residents are urged to stay away from any downed wires and treat all downed wires as “live” even if power appears to be out in the area.

Power outages should be reported directly to JCP&L. https://www.firstenergycorp.com/outages_help/Report_Power_Outages.html

Emergency Contact Information for Utility Companies (reserve 9-1-1 for emergencies only):

• Jersey Central Power & Light (Electricity) 1-800-544-4877
• PSE&G (Natural Gas) 1-800-436-7734
• New Jersey American Water Company (Water Distribution) 1-800-272-1325
• Comcast (Cable/Internet) 1-800-266-2278
• Verizon Fios (Cable/Internet) 1-888-438-3467
• Verizon 1-800-827-4966
• Mountain Valley Emergency Communications Center (Non-Emergency) 908-263-7550
• Millburn Police (Non-Emergency) 973-564-7001
• Millburn Fire (Non-Emergency) 973-564-7035

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