Camden County is diligently monitoring the developments of a storm system on track to deliver up to 6 inches of snow by mid-morning tomorrow. Preparations are already underway to respond to the inclement conditions and keep traffic moving in Camden County.
“This is an all hands on duty operation to keep roadways passable for the morning commute. Our crews will be on the job overnight to treat roads in advance of the storm, and then transition to a plowing operation when the snow begins to coat the pavement,” said Freeholder Ian Leonard, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Works. “As always, when the weather turns hazardous we recommend that motorists remain cautious and give themselves extra time to reach their destinations.”
Clouds will thicken throughout the day with snow arriving by around late evening. Although it may begin at a light intensity, a steadier snow will likely take over with the bulk of the accumulation coming overnight into the early morning. The snow should taper off by mid-morning, but clouds will linger and temperatures are likely to remain below freezing all day Tuesday. An upper level disturbance will bring additional snow showers Wednesday afternoon with some additional coverings possible.
At the public works complex in Lindenwold, more than 90 pieces of equipment stand ready to keep county roadways passable and motorists moving. If the weather becomes treacherous personnel will be dispatched to 12 winter maintenance districts to address salt and plow 1,200 lane miles of roadways across Camden County. The county’s response plan calls for crews to be dispatched only to the zones where they are needed.
“Anyone on the roadways during these times should be prepared to encounter slick road conditions. Always leave at least six car lengths behind our DPW vehicles while they work, and move any cars off the street and into a driveway while we continue our plowing operations,” Leonard said. “Remember that it is illegal in New Jersey to plow or shovel snow from private properties into roadways.”
In the event that the weather causes isolated power outages, please remember to immediately call your utility company so they can identify the location and coordinate crews to restore your power. This storm has the potential to bring down trees and power lines residents need to be extra cognizant of any power failures. Below are numbers and contact info for the two power providers in Camden County:
- PSE&G: (1–800) 436-PSEG (7734)
- PSEG website: http://pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/index.jsp
- Atlantic City Electric: (1–800) 833–7476
- Atlantic City Electric website: http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/
- South Jersey Gas: (1–800) 582–7060
- South Jersey Gas website: http://southjerseygas.com/
Only contact 911 for emergencies. If there is a problem on a county road, call Camden County’s 24-hour hotline at (856) 566–2980 to report it to the DPW.
Continue to check www.camdencounty.com through the storm for weather and road condition updates. Information will also be provided through Facebook and Twitter.
