Lakewood Residents Urged To Stay Off Roads As Nor'easter Lingers

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood residents were being urged to stay off the roads due to icy conditions as a nor'easter continues to move through the area Monday into Tuesday.

A winter storm warning from the National Weather Service was expected to remain in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday. Snow accumulations were increasing, with Lakewood and other towns more inland seeing greater totals than Ocean County's coastal areas.

The continuing effects from the storm led Lakewood School District officials to close the schools on Tuesday for the second straight day. Lakewood public school students have been attending fully in person since the start of the school year in September. The schools are not switching to remote instruction.

Ocean County Vocational-Technical Schools students will have remote instruction on Tuesday, the vo-tech schools announced.

In Jackson, a trained spotter reported 7.3 inches of snow by 4:30 p.m. Monday, and a spotter in Brick reported 5.3 inches as of the same time.

"DPW crews are working hard to ensure the roadways are clear," Lakewood police said on Facebook in urging people to stay off the roads.

Strong winds have been a concern, with gusts to as high as 50 mph expected. The Ocean County Park System closed Ocean County Park in Lakewood due to concerns about high winds snapping trees.

"If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency," authorities urge.

Power outages remain a possibility, and residents are urged to take the following precautions if they have not otherwise done so, including:

• Keep electronic devices fully charged.
• Keep a flashlight with extra batteries.
• Keep away from any downed power lines.
• Never run a portable generator inside your house or closed garage.

Report any power outages to JCP&L by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (544-4877) or visiting www.firstenergycorp.com and clicking on the "Report Outage" link.

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