Tag: Special Winter Storm Alerts

Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Heather A. Mailander  sent out a Special Winter Storm Alert in it she said , “We are in the midst of a powerful nor’easter snowstorm, with the heaviest snow being from noon through this evening, when the snow will gradually taper off. 8-12 inches of snow is expected, along with dangerous winds”.

Due to the anticipated large amounts of snow, here is what you should know:

GARBAGE COLLECTION

On March 8th and March 9th, all garbage cans must be brought to the end of your driveway (not in the street), for the safety of our Village employees. Backyard collection of garbage will resume on March 12th, weather permitting. Please remember that our crews will not resume backyard collection of garbage unless there is a clear path to the garbage cans. Therefore, if the path is not clear, please continue to bring your garbage cans to the end of your driveway in order to have it picked up.

PARKING ON STREETS PROHIBITED TO ALLOW FOR PLOWING

To allow the Village crews to clear the streets of snow, we ask that as the snow intensifies during daylight hours, that residents refrain from parking their vehicles on the streets. In addition, residents are prohibited from parking on the streets overnight on March 7th into the morning hours of March 8th. Please be aware that there is a protocol for plowing roads, which is as follows: The primary roads into the Village are plowed first, which include the roads into the Village, particularly those by the hospital and the schools. The secondary roads, located off of the main roads, are plowed second. Finally, the tertiary roads, such as cul de sacs and dead ends are plowed. Due to the large amount of snow which will be falling, over a short period of time, the crews may take some time to get to the secondary and tertiary roads.

SNOW REMOVAL

Snow must be removed from all residential sidewalks within 24 hours of it forming. Please do not put the snow into the street, put it back onto your property.

POWER OUTAGES

High winds from the storm may cause power outages. Please stay away from downed wires. If you experience a power outage, please do not call the Police Department unless there is an emergency. Please call PSE&G directly at 1-800-436-7734.

FIRE HYDRANTS

If you have a fire hydrant on your property, please clear it of accumulating snow. The house you save could be your own!

VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING RESCHEDULED

The Village Council meeting, scheduled for March 7th, has been cancelled and rescheduled for March 13th at 8:00 p.m. in the Senior Center, on the ground floor of Village Hall.

OTHER INFORMATION

All Village Offices and the Library are closed today, March 7th. The Recycling Center is also closed. The Police Department, on the second floor of Village Hall, will remain open.

Please remember to check on the elderly and share this information with your neighbors. Stay safe and warm.

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