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Special Bulletin: Weather Alert 2016-01
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Mayor
Frank DelCore
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Deputy Mayor
Carl Suraci
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Committeeman
Greg Burchette
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Committeewoman
Gloria McCauley
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Committeeman
Doug Tomson
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Hillsborough Township Prepares for Storm
Hillsborough Township's Office of Emergency Management conducted a Storm Preparedness Meeting earlier today with essential emergency personnel, Police, Fire, Rescue, the Mayor and Township Committee Members, Township Administration, School Superintendent and Business Administrator of Schools, School Administration and Library Area Manager were in attendance to review the mobilization plan.
Very hazardous conditions are expected over the weekend.
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- In the event you experience a loss of power, please contact your power company directly and report the outage. Do not assume that the outage has already been reported. JCP&L: 888-544-4877 and PSE&G 800-436-7734.
- Do not touch or attempt to move downed lines.
- Do not operate generators inside your residence nor your garage; use only outdoors.
- If you are using candles, please ensure they are not placed by any flammable material and remain attended while lit. Please extinguish candles when leaving a room.
- If using space heaters, ensure they are placed in a safe location away from flammable materials and walls.
- 911 is for Emergency use only. Non emergencies, please call 908-369-4323.
- On street parking is prohibited during the storm.
- All residents are encouraged to remain at home, but if you need to venture out, please allow extra travel time to allow for safe arrival at your destination.
- Do not place trash cans or recycling cans out until the plows have passed. If you must put them out, place them well back from the curb line so the plows or projected snow does not hit them. Remove empty cans as soon as possible.
- There will be no Building Department activity on Saturday.
- The Rabies Clinic scheduled for Saturday 1/23 has been rescheduled to Saturday 1/30.
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Reminder to All Residents:
Parking Prohibited on Snow Covered Roads
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Clear Snow and Ice from Vehicles Before Operating
 Residents are reminded that Ordinance 143-21 prohibits parking on snow covered roads. When snow is anticipated, use off street parking as an alternative. Vehicles are subject to summonses and the potential of being towed at the owner's expense.
It is necessary to have the streets accessible and free from vehicles parked on the side to allow for the plows to complete their work.
The above parking prohibitions shall remain in effect after the snow has ceased until the streets have been plowed sufficiently and to the extent that parking will not interfere with the normal flow of traffic.
Additionally, residents are reminded that there are motor vehicle statutes that require all snow and ice to be cleared from a vehicle before operating said vehicle on the roadway. This is to avoid flying ice and snow, which can potentially cause visibility problems for other drivers.
Snow should not be shoveled, thrown nor deposited in the roadway from sidewalks and driveways. When clearing sidewalks and driveways, please pile snow on the side of the driveway and do not throw it in the street.
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Remember to Clear Fire Hydrants Near Your Home
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Power Outages - Additional Information
Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially when they last a long time. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, there are steps you can take to keep all members of your household as safe and comfortable as possible.
Precautions to take if you should lose power:
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Use caution if using candles. Do not leave unattended!
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Keep away from downed power lines
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Leave one light switch on to indicate when power is restored
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Unplug all motor-driven appliances like refrigerators and freezers and sensitive electronic equipment (like TVs, microwaves and computers) to prevent a possible electrical overload when power is restored.
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Remember, electric well and sump pumps will not operate.
Some basic things every household should have on hand in case the power goes out include:
- Flashlights
- Extra batteries
- Battery powered radio or television
- Hard-wired telephone
- Charged cell phone
- Ice chest to store medications
- If you have a well with an electric pump, you should have enough bottled water to last a couple of days.
If a portable generator is used to provide power during an outage, use it properly.
- A generator should only be used outside on stable ground and away from any windows and vents to prevent deadly fumes from entering the home through an opening.
- Do not use a generator in close proximity to an enclosed area, its placement could allow CO to enter and build up in occupied spaces.
- Make sure a generator has 3 to 4 feet of clear space on all sides and above it to ensure adequate ventilation.
- Do not connect a generator directly to home wiring. Power can flow out of your home into the electric system creating a hazard for utility crews working in the area. Home appliances must be connected to the portable generator via extension cords, unless the home is equipped with an electrician installed transfer switch.
- Never fill the generator with fuel while it is running or still hot, and don't store gasoline inside of the home or in attached garage.
- Do not use all appliances at once. It may be necessary to turn off some appliances to avoid overload. And make sure any connected appliances are off before starting the generator.
For the Red Cross PowerOutage Checklist, click here...
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Stay Informed During The Storm
Please make note of the following ways to stay informed during an emergency in Hillsborough Township and share with your neighbors and friends:
Nixle
Nixle keeps you up-to-date with relevant information from your local public safety departments & schools. If you have not done so already, sign up for the Nixle alert system:
- To Register For Nixle, Go to https://local.nixle.com/register/
- Click "Register Now"
- Create an account by choosing a UserName and Password
- Enter an e-mail address and cell phone number where you would like to receive messages
- Enter your address (or a nearby intersection)
- Click "Sign Me Up" - and you're done!
Honeywell Instant Alert
Honeywell Instant Alert delivers brief, informational messages to residents via text message, email and phone message. Messages range in from updates on upcoming events to emergency notifications and closures. To sign up:
- Go to https://iaplus.honeywell.com/hillsboroughnj/
- Click the "Sign Up" at the top left of the page.
- Complete all of the required information.
- Upon completion of the registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to create your profile.
- Clicking the link in the email you receive from Honeywell support and complete your profile your contact information.
- Under the "My Contact Information" section, select the types of alerts you wish to receive.
Twitter
Hillsborough Township is on Twitter. Follow us for important news and updates.
Websites
For the up to date information on conditions and public service announcements please refer to the following websites:
Local Television & Radio Stations
- AM Radio Station 1610
- Comcast Cable TV Channel 29
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MUNICIPAL BUILDING EVENING OFFICE HOURS
CLERK'S OFFICE
2nd & 4th Tuesdays until 7pm
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
2nd Tuesday until 7pm
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Tuesdays until 7pm
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For information regarding Online Payment and Tax Notices, please click here...
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Recreation 2016 Winter Activities Guide
Registration now ongoing
To download/view the brochure, click here...
To register for programs online, click here...
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