WINTER STORM WATCH 1/24-1/26

WINTER STORM WATCH 
January 24th - January 26th 

PARKING IN ALL MUNICIPAL LOTS WILL BE OPEN AS OF 12 NOON ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD! All meter fees will be suspended for the duration of the storm. 

***SNOW EMERGENCY IS IN EFFECT AS OF 11:30PM on SATURDAY, JANUARY 24TH *** 


IF YOU WILL BE OUT OF TOWN FOR THE WEEKEND OR UNABLE TO MOVE YOUR VEHICLE FROM A DESIGNATED SNOW STREET, PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PARKING OPTION IN OUR MUNICIPAL LOT(S).

ONCE THE SNOW EMERGENCY IS IN EFFECT, SNOW TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED ACCORDINGLY. 

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Precipitation could mix with sleet and freezing rain for a time Sunday night especially closer to the coast. Potential for snow accumulation of 6 to 12 inches, with localized accumulations over 12 inches possible.

* WHERE...All of southeast New York, northeast New Jersey, and southern Connecticut.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night thrs conditions may impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.

Now is a good time to review the Township's snow removal regulations which can be found on our website:

https://teanecknj.gov/snow

and the Teaneck Times Recycling Calendar:


REMINDER - Parking of any vehicle on any portion of a public street is prohibited whenever snow is falling and the accumulation is such that it covers the public streets in the township and plowing is required, except where designated.

The term "snow" includes sleet, hail and/or ice. During storms, snowplows will concentrate on keeping two lanes clear on every street.  After storms, plows will return to widen the streets curb line to curb line. 

PLEASE wait to do your final clean-up after the streets are cleared, which is typically six (6) to eight (8) hours after the storm is over.

For additional off-street parking, residents are encouraged to use any of the municipal parking lots. Beginning six hours before snow fall is predicted to start (OR AS OTHERWISE ADVISED)* and until 24 hours after snow fall has stopped, all hourly limits and meter fees in Township lots are waived.


As per Township of Teaneck Code, Section 32-6, residents, property owners, and managers must remove snow and ice from public sidewalks in a timely manner. Commercial property owners/tenants must remove such within 12 hours after snowfall stops. Residential property owners/tenants have up to 24 hours after snowfall stops to remove snow and ice. In addition, walkways to the entrances of any properties should be cleared in a timely fashion to allow emergency personnel and mail delivery carriers safe and clear access to the premises.

Now is a great time to make sure that you have sturdy shovels, working snow blowers, snow shoveling agreements, and plenty of rock salt before the next snowfall.

 If you have not signed up for Township alerts, please refer to the "Sign Up for Township Alert" tab on the front page of our website.

Thank You & Be Safe!