Category: WEATHER ALERT

Travel Advisory – Winslow Twp. Police

The Winslow Township Police Department is urging all residents to stay off the roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary due to hazardous winter weather conditions. Snow and ice covered roads, along with downed trees and power lines are creating dangerous driving conditions throughout the township.

Winslow Twp. Public Works along with County and State crews are actively plowing and treating roadways. Limiting travel allows them to operate more effectively and helps keep our first responders safe while handling emergency calls.

If you must travel:

• Reduce your speed and use extra caution

• Increase your following distance

• Clear all snow and ice from your vehicle before driving

• Stay alert for plow trucks and emergency vehicles

We strongly encourage residents to remain home during the storm/cleanup and avoid unnecessary travel until overall conditions improve.

Your cooperation helps keep our roads clear and our community safe. Stay safe, Winslow Township. 

Camden County Office of Emergency Management issues “Code Blue”

The Camden County Office of Emergency Management declared that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory from for the following dates and times due to projected dangerously low temperatures by the National Weather Service:

Monday February 23, 7 p.m. – Tuesday February 24, 7 a.m.

• Projected temperature: 26°F

Tuesday February 24, 7 p.m. – Wednesday February 25, 7 a.m.

• Projected temperature: 23°F

Code Blue Advisories are declared when the National Weather Service predicts that the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or the wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower for a period of two hours or more.

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Tips for a Less Stressful Snow Event

Pine Hill Residents, please review the following regarding the upcoming snow storm:

– REMOVE ALL PARKED VEHICLES and/or TRAILERS from the roadways so streets can be plowed.

– Stay off the roadways during and shortly after the snow stops to allow plow and salt trucks to clear the roadways.

– If you must drive to work, give yourself extra time to travel safely. Completely clear off ALL the snow from your vehicle, including the roof.

– If you live near a fire hydrant, please remove the snow from the front, back and sides of it to allow the fire department to quickly locate them.

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Mandatory Parking Restrictions, Stratford

With the recent HEAVY SNOW, please remind family, friends & neighbors to MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO REMOVE VEHICLES from the roadway to allow for snowplow and emergency vehicle clearance. Fire Trucks and Ambulances require wider cartways.

When on street parking is reinstated, be mindful not to narrow the cartway by parking immediately abreast to other parked vehicles on residential streets.  Further parking restrictions may be implemented as necessary.
If your number of cars exceed your driveway / garage space, please consider parking in a neighbor’s driveway. Temporary parking on the grass is permitted during the snow emergency.

The special parking restrictions will take effect at 6:00pm Sunday February 22nd.

Gloucester City Municipal Offices Closed 2-23-26

Please note that City offices will be closed today, Monday February 23rd due to the weather.  
Police, Fire and Public Works will be working and our Water Department will be on call for emergencies.  

Council meeting will be on Zoom at 7pm, please check our website for updated information. 

Stay warm and stay safe Gloucester City!

Camden County Public Works Prepared For Historic Winter Weather

(Lindenwold, NJ) – As a heavy winter storm is forecasted to impact South Jersey beginning Sunday, Feb. 22 into Monday, Feb. 23, the Camden County Department of Public Works will be called in early this afternoon to ensure the county’s 1,200 lane miles of road are safe and passable for motorists. Southern New Jesey is expected to receive anywhere from 12 -18 inches of snow. Additionally, Governor Mikie Sherrill declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 12:00 p.m. on Feb. 22. The Camden County Library System will be closed on February 22 due to the impending storm.

“Based on current forecasts and the severity of the approaching system, this storm has the potential to be historic” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “It is crucial that everyone stay off the roads for the duration of this storm unless travel is absolutely essential. Forecasted wind speeds are expected to create blizzard conditions that will be extremely dangerous”

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Advisory Message: Snow Removal Guidelines & Township Building Closure

Winslow Township General Offices will be closed on Monday, February 23rd due to anticipated snow.

In preparation of the storm, we want to remind residents of some general snow guidelines. 

Snow removal crews will be working hard to clear the roadways.
Once plowing begins, the priority is to clear the road for emergency access and necessary cautious travel. To help with this, we urge residents to park off the street and in driveways whenever possible. This allows crews to open the road for safe travel much faster. Cars left in the street just cause snow to be stockpiled in the road and greatly impedes our ability make the roads safe for travel.

The driveway dilemma: As we are required to push the snow out of the road for safe travel in two directions, snow will inevitably displace into driveways and against mailboxes. This is unavoidable. Clearing snow from driveway aprons and mailboxes is the property owner’s responsibility.  A good tip is to wait until it has stopped snowing, and we have plowed the road completely from curb to curb before you start digging out. 

Please do not put snow back into the road because it will just freeze and become a hazard. Place snow in the grass where it can safely be stockpiled and is not a danger.

Our crews have to clear nearly 300 lane miles of roadway so please be patient. We will work to remove all of the snow from our roads as quickly and safely as possible.

Due to the rain forecasted prior to snow beginning the roads cannot be brined as the rain will wash it away. 

You can find our complete snow practices on the public works webpage at https://www.winslowtownship.com/content/3298/3518/3620.aspx

REMOVE ALL PARKED VEHICLES and/ or TRAILERS From The Roadways (if possible) For Upcoming Snow Removal

Gloucester Township Residents:

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REMOVE ALL PARKED VEHICLES and/ or TRAILERS from the roadways (if possible) so GT Public Works can plow our streets. 

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 Stay off the roadways during and shortly after the snow stops to allow plow and salt trucks to clear the roadways 

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 If you must drive to work, give yourself extra time to travel safely. Completely clear off ALL the snow from your vehicle, including the roof.

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 If you live near a fire hydrant, please remove the snow from the front, back and sides of it to allow the fire department to quickly locate them.

If you have an EMERGENCY CALL 911 (anywhere). If you need immediate police assistance in Gloucester Township, Camden County (NOT Gloucester City or towns within Gloucester County), call Gloucester Township Police at 856-228-4500.

If you have any inquiries regarding PLOWING contact the Gloucester Township Public Works Department at  856-228-3144, or  email publicworks@glotwp.com , https://glotwp.com/department/public-works/

DO NOT CALL Gloucester Township Police for questions concerning snow plowing, our dispatchers must remain available to receive  EMERGENCY and police related calls for service.

As always, remember to Stay SAFE! – Gloucester Township Police

GTPD Upcoming Weather Advisory: Prepare For The Possibility Of A Significant Snow Storm Sunday & Monday

SNOW- We’re either getting a bunch of it or a little bit of it here in Gloucester Township, so get ready and be prepared: 

REMOVE ALL PARKED VEHICLES and/ or TRAILERS from the roadways (if possible) so GT Public Works and contractors can plow our streets. 

 Stay off the roadways during and shortly after the snow stops to allow plow and salt trucks to clear the roadways 

 If you must drive to work, give yourself extra time to travel safely. Completely clear off ALL the snow from your vehicle, including the roof.

 If you live near a fire hydrant, please remove the snow from the front, back and sides of it to allow the fire department to quickly locate them.

If you have an EMERGENCY CALL 911 (anywhere). If you need immediate police assistance in Gloucester Township, Camden County (NOT Gloucester City or towns within Gloucester County), call Gloucester Township Police at 856-228-4500.

If you have any inquiries regarding PLOWING contact the Gloucester Township Public Works Department at  856-228-3144, or email publicworks@glotwp.com , https://glotwp.com/department/public-works/

DO NOT CALL Gloucester Township Police for questions concerning snow plowing, our dispatchers must remain available to receive EMERGENCY and police related calls for service.

As always, remember to Stay SAFE! – Gloucester Township Police

Governor Sherrill Declares State of Emergency Effective at Noon on Sunday, February 22

A State of Emergency has been issued by Governor Sherrill for all counties in the State of New Jersey, effective at noon on Sunday, February 22 in anticipation of the upcoming dangerous winter weather.

A blizzard warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday. Blizzard conditions with snow accumulations totaling 14-20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The lasted road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.