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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service , WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. Travel could be very difficult.
Winter weather may impact our area this weekend. Are you prepared? Here are a few tips to help prepare you and your family:
Learn how to stay safe before, during, & after winter storms & extreme cold by visiting: ready.gov/winter or ready.nj.gov
Talk to your job *before* it snows about weather policies and procedures.
Keep water, non-perishable food, and an extra set of warm clothes in the car in case you get stranded during winter weather.
Stay off icy roads when #WinterStorm advisories & watches are issued.
Ice and snow, take it slow—slower speed, slower acceleration, slower steering, and slower braking.
Bring your furry friends inside when temperatures take a dip! More pet prep tips: animalemergency.nj.gov
Space heaters cause 1/3 of home heating fires and 4/5 home heating fire deaths. Protect your family with tips from NFPA https://www.nfpa.org/education…/home-fire-safety/heating
Need a warming center? Call NJ 2-1-1 or visit nj211.org
To receive traffic information dial 5-1-1 or visit 511nj.org
Always stay tuned to your local weather:For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey visit US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly http://www.weather.gov/phi/. For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area visit US National Weather Service New York NY http://www.weather.gov/okx/.
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Wax your shovel.
Who’s paying for dinner for the boys? The foreman, will he bring coffee.