file photo by Boyd Loving
*CAUTION: ALWAYS ASSUME ANY WIRE ON THE GROUND IS LIVE and STAY AWAY!
UPGRADED FORECAST:
* tornado warnings 10am – 2pm
* rain impact is 1-3 inches of rain
* 30%-40% chance of flood impact between10am and 4pm
* winds in the mid-20 mph are enough to bring down trees
* expected wind gusts of up to 45-55 mph
* higher winds in northern NJ – peak winds 10am – 7pm
* storm quick moving – should be out of area by 9pm
BE PREPARED:
*Charge ALL devices
*Refrain from opening refrigerator/freezer to maintain temperature and avoid spoilage
*Generators: review and follow all safety instructions
*PLEASE – Check on neighbors, especially elderly and special needs
* STAY AWAY from downed trees and power lines!
VILLAGE OF RIDGWOOD:
* PSEG and VoR are operating under pandemic guidelines
* Village of Ridgewood Emergency and Non- Emergency contact:
– Emergency – Dial 911
– Non- emergency response: (201) 652-3900
-Emergency & E-Notice notification registration: https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/village-info/enotices-and-alerts-registration
PSEG:
* PSEG is prepared – tracking and planning
* Delays to service restoration may occur if high winds create unsafe conditions for bucket trucks
* PSE&G will work with other utility companies, if necessary, to restore power as quickly as possible
* Service restoration prioritized based on larger impact areas first
REPORT OUTAGES:
By phone: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
By Text: text “OUT” to 4PSEG (47734)
***MUST Register your phone first by texting “REG” to 4PSEG
or via PSEG MOBILE APP