Nor'easter Impact In Westfield: 95 Cars Ticketed For Violations

WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle gave some updates for Monday and Tuesday after a nor'easter dumped more than a foot of snow on the area.

The National Weather Service said an additional 3 to 5 inches of snow and ice could accumulate overnight, with winds as high as 45 m.p.h. The storm warning remained in effect into Tuesday morning. For Tuesday, the NWS said to expect more wind and less than an inch of snow.

Various residents Tweeted on Monday to show how many inches had fallen in Westfield, including one person showing 10 inches by the early afternoon.

Read more: Who Got The Most Snow? NJ Town-By-Town Nor'easter Snow Totals

Here's the snow that was still expected before the storm was to end:

Mayor Brindle said:

• This storm is far from over; additional heavy snowfall is expected in the overnight hours and in the early part of Tuesday. Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.
• The Department of Public Works continues its plowing operations, an effort that is likely to span 36+ hours. At this point, our crews have reached nearly every road at least once, and will continue to work all night and through tomorrow until the roads are clear. Please be patient — this is a long-duration storm with extensive impacts. Westfield has 380 municipal roadways which total approximately 100 miles in length and 200 miles of travel lanes, plus shoulders, to plow for just one pass.
• Chief Battiloro reports that the Westfield Police Department has issued 95 tickets for vehicles in violation of the on-street parking rules in more than three inches of snow. Tickets will continue to be issued as necessary throughout tonight and tomorrow.
• The recycling contractor, Grand Sanitation, has confirmed that Zone 2 collection, scheduled for tomorrow, has been moved to Saturday, February 6, along with Zone 1 that was canceled today.

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The Westfield public schools will be remote Tuesday.

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Police in North Jersey offered 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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