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.
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