With predictions of the area’s first measurable snow of the season, Atlantic County officials remind residents to continue to monitor the storm and take steps to prepare now.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from 7 pm on Saturday, January 24 through 1 pm on Monday, January 26 with the potential for heavy snow and accumulations that could make driving conditions hazardous and impact the Monday morning commute. Snow is expected to begin late Saturday and continue through Monday, possibly mixing with sleet and freezing rain at some point.
Storm preparations should include charging electronic devices; fueling/charging vehicles; having necessary medications and supplies for infants and pets; checking on the elderly and infirm; checking and replenishing storm supplies including non-perishable food items and water, flashlights and extra batteries, and a battery-operated radio; leaving indoor faucet dripping to avoid frozen pipes; reviewing instructions to safely operate a portable generator outdoors.
Atlantic County public work crews will be pre-treating the 375 miles of county roadways prior to the weekend. Plows will be deployed for two or more inches of snow accumulation. Crews will clear the major, most heavily traveled, county roadways first.
Residents are urged to heed the warnings and guidance of public officials. Those in need of assistance during the storm should contact their local office of emergency management. Life threatening emergencies should be reported immediately to 9-1-1.
Motorists should exercise caution on snow-covered roadways and stay well behind salt trucks and snowplows. According to NJ state law, snow must be removed from vehicles before traveling. When shoveling driveways, place snow on the “down” side of the street, to the left of the driveway when facing it from the road.
County officials will continue to post storm updates to the county website as they are issued at: atlanticcountynj.gov.
