As Cranford Gets Snow, Police May Tow; See List Of Roads

CRANFORD, NJ — The Township of Cranford has asked residents to move cars from certain streets.

They said in an alert, "The Township of Cranford, Police Department and Office of Emergency Management are currently monitoring the significant winter storm for Cranford. All forecasts indicate that Cranford will likely see a significant snow event with possible totals of 12-16 inches, poor visibility and winds. The heaviest snow fall will occur during the day tomorrow [Monday] and linger into Tuesday."

Cranford schools are going remote for Monday morning, with no afternoon session.

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Some details:

SNOW REMOVAL

Residents should also ensure that they do not shovel or snow blow their snow back into the roadway after it has been plowed as this creates a hazardous condition. Also, anyone with a fire hydrant near their property is asked to keep the hydrant clear of snow in the event of an emergency.

STREET PARKING

Residents are asked to remove all vehicles from the roadways to assist the Department of Public Works in keeping the roads clear and to ensure the safe passage of fire engines and other emergency vehicles. Please use your driveway, a family member's, or a neighbor’s driveway if possible. Parking WILL NOT be permitted in the municipal lots or parking garage unless the proper permits are utilized.The Township created a snow emergency ordinance that now prohibits parking on the roadway during snow storms. Below is a listing of all Township, County, and State roadways that prohibit parking. Vehicles left of the roadway will be subject to towing. In addition, a map of the routes can be found at https://www.cranfordnj.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif436/f/uploads/cranford_snow_emergency_map.pdf

Snow Routes

• Bloomingdale Avenue
• Brookside Place
• Burnside Avenue
• Centennial Avenue
• Central Avenue
• Cranford Avenue
• Cranford Terrace
• Denman Road
• Dunham Avenue
• Eastman Street
• Elizabeth Avenue
• Elm Street
• Gallows Hill Road
• Henley Avenue
• High Street
• Hillcrest Avenue
• Kenilworth Boulevard
• Lexington Avenue
• Lincoln Avenue East
• Manor Avenue
• Normandie Place
• North Avenue (Route 28)
• North Lehigh Avenue
• North Union Avenue
• Orange Avenue
• Orchard Street
• Raritan Road
• Retford Avenue
• Riverside Drive
• South Avenue
• South Union Avenue
• Springfield Avenue
• Walnut Avenue
• West End Place
• West Holly Street

CLOSURES

Township employees will not be in the Municipal Building, Community Center or Library, but will be working remotely.

Some safety tips (see the alert for more):

• Prepare ahead of time and avoid unnecessary travel and to keep roads clear for DPW crews and our If you must drive: Slow down! Even if roads just look wet they could be very slick; travel in the daylight whenever possible; clear snow and ice completely from your vehicle before traveling; don’t travel alone; keep others informed of your schedule; stay on main roads and avoid back road shortcuts.
• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from any heat source like fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, or space heaters. If using space heaters, plug only one directly into a wall outlet (never use extension cords or power strips).
• Do not run snow blowers in garages – it is a carbon monoxide and fire hazard. Never attempt to fix a clogged or inoperative snow blower with the engine running – responders have witnessed serious injuries and loss of fingers/hands as a result.
• Treat any downed wires as if they were live- stay clear away from them. Report them to emergency services. Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away as possible from your house. Never fuel generators when the engine is running or hot.
• Report all power outages to PSEG at 1-800-736-7734 (PSEG).
• If you have outside gas meters, make sure the regulator vents are clear of snow.
• If you have a direct wall-vent furnace or water heater, make sure snow does not block the pipe outside your home. If you have direct vent heating appliance and you notice your heat has stopped working, you should check the vent to ensure it did not get blocked.
• See this information from the Cranford First Aid Squad about safely shoveling snow.

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