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PSE&G Readies for Snowstorm

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PSE&G Readies for Snowstorm

(NEWARK, NJ – Feb. 28, 2014) Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest electric and gas utility, is preparing for the approaching snowstorm expected to impact the region Sunday evening through Monday.

Up to a foot of snow accumulation is possible in some areas. While snow usually isn’t an issue for utilities, the possibility of sleet and freezing rain can increase the likelihood of downed wires and resulting power outages. Vehicles striking utility poles can also cause wires to come down.

In anticipation of the storm, PSE&G is ensuring that all available personnel are ready to respond beginning Sunday. The utility is also arranging for contractors, including tree crews, to assist the utility’s own skilled workforce, and ensuring that additional supplies such as poles and transformers are on hand.

PSE&G offers the following tips to customers to prepare:

Charge your cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
Fill up your car’s fuel tank.
Ensure you have a battery-powered radio and a supply of fresh batteries.
Check your supply of flashlights, blankets, nonperishable food and bottled water for everyone in your family.
Put your refrigerator and freezer at the coldest setting. Keep a blanket handy to throw over these appliances for added insulation. If electricity is interrupted, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.
Sign up for MyAccount at www.pseg.com and bookmark the mobile-friendly homepage on your smart phone so it’s easy to report outages and check restoration progress.
Compile a list of emergency phone numbers, including PSE&G’s Customer Service line: 1-800-436-PSEG. Call this number to report power outages or downed wires.

Accumulation of heavy snow may weigh down power lines and as a result cause power lines to come down. PSE&G urges its customers to be cautious if they see downed lines. Downed wires may appear dead but should always be considered “live.” Do not approach or drive over a downed line and do not touch anything that it might be in contact with.

To report downed wires or power outages, customers should call PSE&G’s Customer Service line at 1-800-436-PSEG. Customers with a handheld device, or who are at an alternate location with power, can also report power outages and view the status of their outage by logging in to My Account on www.pseg.com, PSE&G’s mobile-friendly website.

General outage activity throughout our service territory is available online atwww.pseg.com/outagecenter and updates are posted on www.pseg.com during severe weather.

The utility’s Twitter and Facebook pages also keep the public informed about our restoration progress. Sign up as a follower at https://www.twitter.com/psegdelivers andwww.facebook.com/pseg  to monitor restoration progress. Customers also can register for text and email alerts at www.pseg.com/myaccount.

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Al Roker: politician fact-checker?

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Al Roker: politician fact-checker?

The NBC meteorologist and “Today” show host took New York Mayor Bill de Blasio to task on Thursday for criticizing the National Weather Service, tweeting that the mayor’s “poor policy” was to blame for the city’s snow response.

Al Roker        ✔ @alroker Follow

@NYCMayorsOffice says snow was faster/heavier than expected. No, Mr. Mayor. It came as predicted. Don’t blame weather for YOUR poor policy

Al Roker        ✔ @alroker Follow

How dare @NYCMayorsOffice @NYCSchools throw NWS under the school bus. Forecast was on time and on the money

Al Roker        ✔ @alroker Follow

I knew this am @NYCMayorsOffice @NYCSchools would close schools. Talk about a bad prediction. Long range DiBlasio forecast: 1 term

Read more: https://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/al-roker-hits-bill-de-blasio-on-nws-remarks-103492.html#ixzz2tFD6B9gV

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Ridgewood Gears Up for the Winter Storm

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This is Mayor Paul Aronsohn with another urgent weather-related message from the Village of Ridgewood.

A Winter Strom Warning has been issued from midnight tonight through 6 am Friday.

We are expecting 10-14 inches of heavy, wet, wind-swept snow. Travel conditions will be extremely dangerous.

In anticipation of the storm, our Office of Emergency Management has declared a local State of Emergency.

As such, please note the following four things:

First … all on-street parking will be suspended from midnight tonight through midnight Thursday. This is needed to facilitate snow plowing,

Ridgewood Police will enforce the parking ban by towing vehicles, if necessary.

Residents, however, may park vehicles overnight and tomorrow in the Hudson Street and Cottage Place lots in the Central Business District.

Second … please help us by keeping sidewalks and fire hydrants free of ice and snow.

Third … until snow conditions improve, sanitation will only be collected at the end of your driveway.

And fourth … and most importantly … please take extra care to stay safe and to keep those around you safe.

That means staying indoors to the extent possible.

That means checking in on your neighbors, particularly those who might have special needs and challenges.

This is going to be a big storm. Your safety and the safety of your family and neighbors is the most important thing.

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Readers Question Effectiveness of Mayor’s Robocall

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Readers Question Effectiveness of Mayor’s Robocall

Just got the robocall from Village Hall. Could Aronsohn have sounded any less optimisitc? What a doom and gloom message.

No praise for our great police, fire, EMS, and Emergency Services groups and how they are there to help.

Just a very down message about the high chance of losing power and no salt for the roads. I think the Devil himself would have been able to come up with a more upbeat message. Next time let Jeremy or Brian give us the news Mr. Mayor. We’re all tired of hearing your voice anyway.

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Hoarding our road salt at MetLife Stadium, public safety on icy roads a public health hazard: Salt on our wounds, Jersey style

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Hoarding our road salt at MetLife Stadium, public safety on icy roads a public health hazard: Salt on our wounds, Jersey style

Read official Met Life brag sheet, below: “NJTA and NJDOT have the capacity to stockpile nearly 60,000 tons of salt within 30 miles of the stadium. Statewide, the storage capacity for both agencies jumps to 222,000 tons.” – official pr from state of NJ and Met Life Stadium

Thousands of pounds of precious and much needed road salt is sitting in East Rutherford at MetLife stadium, instead of being distributed to the hundreds of towns who have desperately begged for this life saving salt over the past few days here in New Jersey.

And, like a path of salt crumbs visible to all, this line leads from East Rutherford to Trenton.

The state Sports Authority, a department under the New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s command, controlled the MetLife organization and plans for road safety, including the wise decision to protect Super Bowl day from potential snow or ice threats to travelers.

But the Super Bowl, as we all know, was a warm day, well above freezing.

https://westessexjerseytomatopress.com/stories/Hoarding-our-road-salt-at-MetLife-Stadium-public-safety-on-icy-roads-a-public-health-hazard,13580

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NJ TRANSIT OUTLINES WINTER STORM SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

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NJ TRANSIT OUTLINES WINTER STORM SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
February 4, 2014

NEWARK, NJ — Due to the anticipated impact from the approaching, powerful winter weather system, NJ TRANSIT has adjusted its service schedule for Wednesday, February 5.  All customers are strongly advised to check njtransit.com before traveling for up-to-the-minute service information before starting their trip

The weather system is expected to generate heavy snow and freezing rain late this evening and continuing into the morning hours.  This will generate a major impact on tomorrow morning’s commute with the potential to continue throughout the entire service day.   Should customers plan to travel during the morning peak period when conditions are expected to be at their worst, NJ TRANSIT specifically encourages that they build additional time into their travel plans, expect potentially lengthy service delays, and be safe.

The following service advisories are in effect for Wednesday, February 5:

Rail Service:  On Wednesday, February 5, NJ TRANSIT will operate trains on a storm schedule on all rail lines except the Atlantic City Rail Line, which will operate a regular weekend schedule.  Service levels on the storm schedule will match the enhanced holiday schedule normally implemented on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day.  Visit njtransit.com or click here to view the detailed storm schedule.

Bus Service:  While every effort will be made to continue operating bus service systemwide on a regular weekday schedule on Wednesday, February 5, customers may experience delays, detours or service adjustments on certain routes in the event of significant snowfall or ice accumulation.  Customers are advised to plan accordingly and allow additional travel time, as buses will be subject to local road conditions.

Light Rail Service:  On Wednesday, February 5, NJ TRANSIT will operate regular weekday scheduled service on the RiverLINE as well as Hudson-Bergen Light Rail.  Newark Light Rail will operate on a modified weekday schedule with service every ten minutes during the morning peak period.  All light rail customers should expect delays in service, particularly during the morning commute.

Access Link Paratransit Service:  On Wednesday, February 5, Access Link service will be suspended statewide until 12 noon.  In addition, all transfer trips will be cancelled statewide.  Access Link customers may call 1-800-955-2321 for periodic weather updates.

In addition, NJ TRANSIT is reminding customers of the following:

Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Effect on Wednesday, February 5:  To give customers additional travel options during winter weather conditions, NJ TRANSIT has implemented full systemwide cross-honoring on Wednesday, February 5, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode—rail, light rail or bus—including private bus carriers.

Waiting Room Hours Extended Through Wednesday, February 5:  Due to the impending storm, all NJ TRANSIT rail station buildings and waiting rooms will remain open, including evenings and overnight, through Wednesday, February 5.

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