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STORM PRECAUTIONS & MUNICIPAL BUILDING CLOSING AT 3:30PM

Posted on: January 9, 2024 - 10:45am
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The Plumsted Township Municipal Building will close at 3:30 pm today, January 9, 2024, in compliance with the State of Emergency declared in New Jersey, due to the impending winter storm.

It is predicted that our area will be experiencing high winds and torrential downpours over the next 24 hours. We ask that you prepare the outside of your homes and businesses for the storm. Please remove any decorations that could fly away, make sure all outside objects, including trampolines, tents and the like, are at least weighted down, take down flags from flagpoles, banners, and anything else that may become a projectile into another's home or business.

Prepare for outages before they happen by having the following items on hand:

  • Fully charged mobile devices and car charger or battery pack.
  • Flashlight, portable radio and extra batteries.
  • Extra blankets or a sleeping bag for each person.
  • First-aid kit.
  • Emergency supply of bottled water and convenience foods that do not require cooking.

If you should lose power, manage through safely by following these tips:

  • Assume all downed or low-hanging power lines are energized and dangerous. Stay at least 30 feet away from the line and anything it might be touching. Report downed lines ASAP to 9-1-1.
  • If using a backup generator for emergency power, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use it safely.
  • Use a flashlight or battery-powered lantern for light. Use care when burning candles; open flames are a dangerous fire hazard.

Flood Safety: Whether it’s melting snow or powerful rainstorms, New Jersey has experienced increased floods and it’s important for you to familiarize yourself with flood safety: 

  • If you notice water rising nearby or you are planning to evacuate:
  • Unplug all of your electrical appliances.
  • Shut off the natural gas supply valve to any gas appliances. The valve is usually found on the gas line to the appliance. Do not attempt any further work until this has been done.

If your home/business is flooding:

  • Remember that pools of water may become electrically charged. Appliances in standing water may also become charged, so do not touch them after they have become surrounded by water.
  • If you can do so safely, turn off air conditioners or major appliances that may have been running when the outage occurred. This will help avoid a sudden surge of power when electric service is restored.
  • Don’t go into basements with standing water, raw sewage or obvious electric hazards. Stay away from the breaker box in a flooded basement.
  • Watch out for animals and snakes that may have been flooded out of their homes and are seeking shelter.

Call PSE&G immediately at 1-800-880-7734 (PSEG) or 911 if you smell gas.

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