Advisory
Winter Weather Watch in effect for Asbury Park area 4 AM to 4 PM Thursday - Safety and Information Resources from Asbury Park
Winter Weather Watch in effect for Asbury Park area 4 AM to 4 PM Thursday - Safety and Information Resources from Asbury Park 
| WEATHER BULLETIN Wednesday, February 8, 2017 1 pm UPDATE ON WEATHER AND INFORMATION RESOURCES |
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CURRENT FORECAST The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 4 am to 4 pm Thursday for eastern Monmouth County. Rain will start tonight between 1 am and 3 am, and turn to snow between 4 am and 6 am. The snow will fall at a heavy rate through 10 am on Thursday morning. Snowfall is estimated to end between 11 am and 1 pm. Near-blizzard conditions will be present during the heaviest snowfall periods. Northerly winds will increase and become gusty, and there is some chance of thunder and lighting. Snow accumulation for coastal Monmouth County is estimated at between 6 to 10 inches. Ice and snow will make road conditions dangerous for most of Thursday morning. Heavy and wet snow could lead to downed trees and power lines, and make shoveling difficult. (Forecast drawn from 101.5 and Tri-State Storm Watch) |
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EMERGENCY UPDATES Updates will be posted on Nixle, the City's website, and social media accounts. City of Asbury Park official accounts: Facebook, Twitter |
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS (questions or to report snow issues) All emergencies should be reported to 911 Department of Public Works: 732-775-0900 Fire House (non-emergency): 732-775-6300 Police (non-emergency): 732-774-1300 City Hall: 732-775-2100 Jersey Central Power & Light: 1-800-544-4877 |
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TRASH AND RECYCLING Recycling pickup is cancelled for Thursday, February 9. Trash will be picked up on Thursday, February 9. |
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PARKING When possible, park vehicles off-street in driveways prior to and during winter storms. Coastal flooding may occur as a result of the storm. Do not park your car on the lake side of roads by Wesley, Sunset, or Deal lakes. If you live in a low-lying area, move your car to higher ground. After snowfall has ended on Thursday, park on the odd-numbered side of the road. On Friday, park on the even-numbered side of the road. Alternate side parking rules do not apply in areas that are marked for no parking in snow emergency. Please refer to the 'Alternate Side/No Parking' Legend HERE (or in some cases street signage) for parking rules after Friday. On one-way streets, park on the left hand side of streets as you face the direction of traffic flow (east side for south bound, west side for north bound). This will make it easier for plows to operate on the narrow streets such as Bond, Emory, Heck, Bergh and Webb. With a large snowfall, it will take some time before the plows can get to all the streets. Please contact Public Works at 732-775-0900 with plowing questions. Staff will be out plowing so you might not receive an immediate call back. |
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SAFETY GUIDELINES This storm will bring high winds. Secure your property. Put away outdoor decorations and other items that could be affected by high winds and heavy precipitation. Clear any debris away from storm drains, allowing water to flow properly. Snow and ice should be removed for all exit ways, doors and fire escapes. All Fire Department connections must be cleared of snow and ice. If a fire hydrant is on your property, help out the Fire Department by clearing snow from the immediate area around it. Sidewalks must be cleared by 12 hours after the end of snowfall. Take your time shoveling, and stay wrapped up in layers when outside. Do not shovel snow or aim snowblowers on to the street. Place snow up on the curb out of street lines to prevent it from being plowed back into your driveway. After the storm has passed, check in on elderly or disabled neighbors. Keep your cell phone fully charged and plugged in. Assemble an emergency kit (includes batteries, a flashlight, radio, first-aid medications, food and water to last three or more days, can opener, cooking tools, hand sanitizers, and toiletries), and know your emergency plan in case of evacuation. In the case of a power outage:
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JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT (JCPL) Please notify JCP&L of power outages by calling the following toll-free number: 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or by reporting your outage online. CLICK HERE TO REPORT OUTAGES via the JCPL website This automated system captures and records your information and helps dispatchers pinpoint the power outage. The faster dispatchers can identify the outage, the quicker your power can be restored. |
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PETS AND STRAYS During a winter storm, if you see an injured or stranded animal that needs help, contact your local animal shelter or the Monmouth County SPCA. Please remember that homeless animals are in need of food during storm conditions. A bowl of food or unfrozen water can aid them in survival until conditions improve. When making plans in case of an evacuation, be sure to plan for and bring along your pet. |
Address/Location
City of Asbury Park NJ
1 Municipal Plz
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-775-2100