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Mayor Albio Sires and the Board of Commissioners want to make residents aware of a severe winter storm expected to impact our area. Please take time now to prepare.

**Prepare Ahead**

❄️ Charge phones, power banks, tablets, and rechargeable lanterns
❄️ Fill vehicle gas tanks
❄️ Keep some cash on hand (small bills)
❄️ Refill prescriptions and essential medications
❄️ Download movies, books, and maps for offline use
❄️ Choose one warm room to stay in if power is lost
❄️ Locate your breaker box and water shut-off valve
❄️ Set refrigerator and freezer to colder settings

**Water & Pipe Protection**

❄️ Drip faucets on exterior walls during freezing temperatures
❄️ Open sink cabinets to allow warm air circulation
❄️ Disconnect and cover outdoor hoses and faucets
❄️ Know how to shut off water if a pipe bursts
❄️ Fill containers or tubs with water for basic needs

**Food & Kitchen**

❄️ Keep 3–5 days of no-cook food
❄️ Have a manual can opener
❄️ Stock shelf-stable or powdered milk
❄️ Freeze water bottles to help keep food cold
❄️ Limit buying perishables right before the storm

**Heat & Home Safety**

❄️ Gather blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers
❄️ If using a fireplace, ensure the chimney is clear
❄️ Never use generators or grills indoors or in garages
❄️ Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
❄️ Use flashlights or battery lanterns instead of candles

**Travel & Vehicles**

❄️ Avoid driving once freezing rain begins
❄️ Bridges and overpasses freeze first
❄️ Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle
❄️ Replace wiper blades and top off washer fluid
❄️ Expect possible travel and flight disruptions

**Power Outage Planning**

❄️ Unplug sensitive electronics
❄️ Keep a battery radio or weather app for updates
❄️ Use surge protectors when possible
❄️ Know the location of local warming centers
❄️ Keep refrigerators closed to maintain temperature

**Pets & Animals**

❄️ Bring pets indoors with extra food and water
❄️ Ensure outdoor animals have unfrozen water
❄️ Add straw or blankets to shelters
❄️ Keep leashes and carriers accessible

**Medical & Special Needs**

❄️ Keep a written list of medications
❄️ Maintain a basic first-aid kit
❄️ Have backup batteries for medical devices
❄️ Identify a place with power if relocation becomes necessary

**Property Protection**

❄️ Secure outdoor furniture and loose items
❄️ Move vehicles away from trees and power lines
❄️ Complete tree trimming before the storm
❄️ Photograph property for insurance purposes

**Town updates will be posted here.**

DPW crews are pre-treating roads and staging equipment. Essential services remain active.

**Emergency:** 911
**Non-Emergency:** 201-295-5000

**Emergency Warming Centers:**
430 62nd Street
5800 Jefferson Street
6100 Adams Street

Please stay safe and look out for one another.

WeAreWNY #SomosWNY #WNY #WNYNJ #WinterStorm2026

Mayor Albio Sires and the Board of Commissioners  cordially invite you to our International Women’s Day Celebration!

·      Friday, March 7th

·      West New York Middle School (201 57th Street)

·      6PM

Mayor Albio Sires and the Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the North New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, invite you to a ribbon cutting ceremony for La Placita de Doña Luz Minimarket.

• Thursday, February 20th @ 4PM

• 6023 Park Ave, WNY

For more information contact Derek Hernandez at 551-327-6990 or Carol Rauscher at 201-567-2381

Town Continues Working Hand in Hand with Federal and State Counterparts to Ensure Community Remains Safe

Following the announcement of a presumptive COVID-19/Coronavirus Diagnosis by Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez on March 8, 2020, the Town of West New York is releasing the following update.
 
The risk to the community continues to remain low at this time. The Town Administration in conjunction with the local Health Director, the State of New Jersey Department of Health, and the federal Centers for Disease Control continues to take proactive precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of the community and all its residents.
 
“Our team is working diligently around the clock with our public health authorities to ensure the health and safety of all our residents,” said Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez. “We want the residents to know that this is a top priority for the municipality and want to urge them to continue using common sense measures to ensure our community remains safe.”