Due to the impending snowstorm, Atlantic County has announced the following closings for Sunday, Jan. 25:
Atlantic County Public Works crews pre-treated 375 miles of county roadways Thursday and Friday. Plows will be deployed for two or more inches of snow accumulation. Crews will clear major, most heavily traveled county roadways first.
Motorists should exercise caution on snow-covered roadways and stay well behind salt trucks and snowplows. According to NJ state law, snow must be removed from vehicles before traveling. When shoveling driveways, place snow on the “down” side of the street, to the left of the driveway when facing it from the road.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has issued a State of Emergency effective as of 5 p.m. this afternoon to gather and deploy resources. At this time, there is no travel ban; however, restrictions are in place for commercial vehicle travel on interstate highways.
Motorists are advised to avoid or limit travel on Sunday when the storm is expected to bring heavy snow and possible ice, sleet or freezing rain which may make travel dangerous. Ice may also result in downed trees and power outages.
Residents are urged to heed the warnings and guidance of public officials. Those in need of assistance during the storm should contact their local office of emergency management. Life threatening emergencies should be immediately reported to 9-1-1.
Residents, businesses and second homeowners with properties in Atlantic County are also encouraged to register to receive Atlantic County alert messages at: www.atlanticcountynj.gov/emergency-alerts.
As a reminder, storm preparations should include charging electronic devices; fueling/charging vehicles; having necessary medications and supplies for infants and pets; checking on elderly and inform; checking and replenishing storm supplies including non-perishable food items and water, flashlights and extra batteries, and a battery-operated radio; leaving indoor faucet dripping to avoid frozen pipes; reviewing instructions to safely operate a portable generator outdoors.
County officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and urge residents to do the same.
