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Winter Storm Warning tonight through Wednesday night.
Winter Alert: Heavy mixed precipitation mainly, as snow though some sleet and freezing rain is possible Tuesday night. Total snow accumulations from 5 to 8 inches with localized amounts up to 12 inches and ice accumulations of up to 1/10 of an inch or possible.

Plan on difficult travel conditions,including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Significant reductions in visibility or possible. Roads in the hilly areas may become impassable if 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates develop as expected Wednesday afternoon. Power outages are possible. Northeast to north winds could gust 20 to 30 mph at times.

Snow Emergency Routes: all vehicles must be removed from designated snow emergency routes once the roadway has become snow covered. This is to include all local streets. Violators are subject to ticket and tow at the owners expense.

Do not drive around Road Closed signs, cones or barricades.

Visit ready.nj.gov for information on how to build a kit, make a plan, and prepare your family for emergencies. Pets are family too! Remeber to include them in your emergency plans visit animalemergency.nj.gov to find out more .

Important tips to remember
— If you were told to evacuate for flooded areas, GO!
—Secure loose items in your yard such trash cans, children’s toys and lawn ornaments
—Move vehicles parked in flood prone areas to higher ground
—Have cash on hand. If the powers out so are the ATMs and credit card machines
—Gas up your car ahead of the storm. The gas pumps will not work without power or maybe too damaged to open afterwords
—Be sure to have extra medication on hand and keep them in water resistant container
— Be sure to check on friends and neighbors who have access or functional needs
— Get all of your vital records insurance papers together NOW! Keep them in a water resistant container. If you can, scan and email them to yourself so you have a copy of important numbers and policies etc.
— Charge your cell phones and try not to use them if the power goes out texting uses less power than a cell call so use text messaging when possible to save power
—Discuss business continuity plans now. Whether you are the boss or report to a boss discuss your game plan for continued business operations
—NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages,crawlspaces sheds, or similar areas even when using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger for hours even after the generator has been shut off
— Know where your utility shut off valves are (gas,electric,water) and how to use them .
—Know how to report a power outage to your utility company .

Drive safely
South Bound Brook Police will be out on patrol and ready to assist . If you must be on the roads, leave extra time to reach your destination and take it slow. Never walk,bike or drive through flooded areas . Water maybe deeper than you think.

During a Power Outage: Safety Tips
— Only use Flashlight for emergency lighting,candles can cause fires.
— Keep refrigerator freezer doors closed. Most food requiring refrigeration can be kept safely in a closed refrigerator for several hours. . An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours .
—Put on layers of warm clothing if is cold outside
— Never burn charcoal for heating or cooking indoors
—Never use your oven as a source of heat .
— If the power may be out for a prolonged period, plan to go to another location (the home relative or friend or a public facility)that has heat to keep warm. Call NJ 2-1-1 for additional resources
—Turn off or disconnect appliances and other equipment in case of a momentary power “surge” that can damage computers and other devices. Consider adding surge protectors
—Only use generators away from your home and never run a generator inside a home or garage or connect it to your homes electrical system

If you lose power contact your local power provider and not Police communications and was in emergency exist (i.e. powerline causing a fire)

PSE&G: 800-436-7734
JCP&L: 888-544-4877

Treat all down powerlines as if they were still alive do not approach or touch any downed lines it is encouraged to charge all phones and have extra batteries in the event you lose power .