Madison Braces For Back-To-Back Winter Blasts

MADISON, NJ – The Borough of Madison has already begun work on preparing for the double blast of winter weather headed our way and is continuing to monitor the inbound weather that will impact Madison, officials said.

The first round of snow that is anticipated to arrive later Thursday and fall into tomorrow morning appears to be a minor storm, with accumulations between one to two inches, officials said.

“Madison officials held an internal pre-storm meeting this afternoon, where it was determined that we are ready and prepared for both storms - the one late this evening and the one that is forecasted to begin on Sunday afternoon into Monday morning,” said Mayor Robert H. Conley. “All departments that are critical during these times have met and prepared required equipment and personnel."

Madison Department of Public Works is currently applying a salt paste pre-treatment to all borough roadways, and will have crews ready to treat roadways when accumulation occurs. In addition, Madison Police, Fire and Electric Departments have adequate employees ready to be dispatched in the event of emergencies and power outages, officials said.

According to officials, the weekend storm system is currently a changing storm system. Due to the data and forecasts varying over the course of the next 24 hours, officials said they are closely monitoring the weather system and will continue to provide updates as necessary.

"The Department of Public works is prepared to treat and maintaining roadways as the weather shifts from snow to freezing rain, followed by a quick change of temperature," Conley said. "As with any storm, I ask that all residents please obey direction and communication from borough officials, so that we can safely treat and clear roadways."

Officials are encouraging residents to remain off the roadways when snow accumulation takes place, to allow for the Department of Public Works, Morris County and State DOT crews to plow and treat covered roadways.
Residents are reminded that in the event of a power outage to call (973) 966-7330 which is answered 24/7/365. Please reserve 911 for emergencies only.

Updates, as necessary, will be posted on borough social media (Facebook & Twitter), www.Rosenet.org and sent out via Nixle.

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