PERTH AMBOY – FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
BLIZZARD WATCH PREPARATIONS
UPDATED: Friday, January 22, 2016
National Weather Service Report
ATTENTION: RESIDENTS, PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OWNERS
BLIZZARD WATCH:
In effect from late Friday night through Sunday morning
IMPACTS:
• Snow accumulations 12-18 inches
• High wind gusts up to 40-50 mph
• Storm Surge/High Tide/Coastal Flooding
• Low temperatures, mid to upper 20s
• Storm impacts may cause power outages
CODE BLUE SHELTER OPEN
The Office of Emergency Management has announced Code Blue. The Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center located on 1 Olive Street will be open overnight beginning at 8:00 p.m. through Monday morning at 8:00 p.m. A “Code Blue” is activated when temperatures fall below 20 degrees. If anyone sees a person who needs help, they are urged to call the Perth Amboy Police Department at 732-442-4400. If needed, transportation will be provided by local emergency responders.
SNOW PROCEDURES & SAFETY REMINDERS
• Please stay off the roads in severe conditions. If you must travel, please take extra caution and car pool, when possible.
• Major and emergency roadways will be cleaned first for salting and snow plow/removal (see back/below for listing.)
• All municipal lots are available for parking, expect the RD Howell lot on 269 Madison Ave and at the Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center at 1 Olive Street.
• When clearing snow from your property area, sidewalk or vehicle DO NOT throw snow onto the street or a summons will be issued. Shovel snow onto your lawn or side of your property.
• Please also be advised that it is ILLEGAL to reserve parking spaces on any public road. Items such as trash cans, chairs, etc. on the roadway are strictly prohibited.
• Be aware of parking restrictions/signs that state “No Parking When Roads Are Snow Covered”—Do NOT park in these spaces or car will be towed.
• No parking around the entire City Hall Circle and no parking on High Street from The Circle to Gordon Street (East Side)
• Do NOT park in end section of a dead end/no outlet road.
• If you are near any fire hydrants, please assist in removing the snow in case it is needed in an emergency.
• Businesses are responsible for cleaning the sidewalk and curb, up to the street.
• For all non-emergencies and shelter relocation, call 732-442-4400.
• If you experience a power outage, contact PSE&G: 1-800-436 PSE&G.
• FOR ALL EMERGENCIES DIAL: 9-1-1.
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For updates on weather condition, cancellations, safety tips, please visit the Perth Amboy website: www.ci.perthamboy.nj.us. Also, stay tuned to PATV (Comcast: Channel 34; Verizon Fios: Channel 47) and your local news stations for weather updates. Stay-tuned to your local weather forecast station.
NO PARKING – SNOW EMERGENCY STREETS
No parking in these areas when the road is snow covered Major Streets in Bold. You may park in driveways or municipal parking lots.
