Cranford Storm, School Updates

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford police issued an alert Tuesday saying there was a water main break on Roosevelt Avenue, near Hillcrest Avenue.

The alert said, "NJ American Water has been notified and is responding. Report any issues with water quality and/or water pressure directly to NJ American Water at 1-800-272-1325."

The school district gave this update on Tuesday:

"All Cranford Public Schools will be virtual on [Wednesday] 2/3/21 due to inclement weather."

The city also gave these snow updates:

Vehicle removal

Any snow covered vehicles that remain parked on the street for more than 48 hours are considered abandoned by NJSA 39:4-56.5. Any vehicles still snow bound in the roadway will be subject to summons and towing.

Sidewalk clearing

Residents and businesses are reminded sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice to allow for safe pedestrian passage. This includes clearing sidewalk openings at a crosswalk/intersection. Below is the Township Ordinance covering this violation.

Removal of congealed snow and ice.
A. If snow or ice shall become so congealed that it cannot be removed without injury to the sidewalks where such snow or ice has fallen or been formed, the owner or tenant in possession referred to in 367-22 shall cause such congealed snow or ice to be strewn with ashes, sawdust or sand within four hours after such congelation.
B. If such congelation shall occur during any night, the congealed snow or ice shall be strewn with ashes, sawdust or sand within four hours after sunrise of the following morning.
C. All congealed snow and ice shall be removed from any sidewalk on which it has fallen or been formed within four hours after it has become thawed to such an extent as to render such removal practicable without injury to the sidewalk; provided, however, that if such snow or ice has become thawed during the night, it shall be removed within four hours after sunrise the following morning.

Some NJ Transit bus and train service in North and Central Jersey remained suspended. Check your line at NJ.Transit.com.

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Cranford Police had earlier offered storm safety tips including:

• 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.
• Follow safety and heart-healthy tips when shoveling.

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