Winter Snow Storm Bulletin #1
February 17, 2021 - 6:00pm

The following information, from the Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners, has been prepared to advise residents about preparedness and enforcement during the Winter Storm effective Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

AS OF 3:55PM WEDNESDAY 2/17, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW YORK ISSUED THAT A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 7 PM FRIDAY.  SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES ARE EXPECTED THURSDAY WITH TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 5 TO 9 INCHES BY END OF THE EVENT ON FRIDAY.  A LIGHT GLAZE OF ICE ACCUMULATION IS POSSIBLE THURSDAY NIGHT.

9-1-1 is for Emergency use ONLY!
Do not use 9-1-1 for complaints or questions.
The direct phone number for the Nutley Police Dept. is (973) 284-4940.

NO ON STREET, OVERNIGHT PARKING
No on street parking will be allowed until rescinded.
This statement includes handicap on-street parking, no exceptions.

GARBAGE & RECYCLING PICKUP INFORMATION

• Garbage pickup for THURSDAY, 2/18 has been SUSPENDED
• Recycling pickup for THURSDAY, 2/18 is STILL ON until weather conditions cause it unsafe to do so.

NUTLEY COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS RE-SCHEDULED

• All THURSDAY, 2/18 COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments have been RE-SCHEDULED to WEDNESDAY, 2/24
• Please note that all appointment times will remain the same.  For example, if you are schedule for 11:00am on Thursday, 2/18 you will be re-scheduled for 11:00am on Wednesday, 2/24 and your 2nd vaccination will take place 28 days later on Wednesday, 3/24 also at 11:00am.

SNOW EMERGENCY ORDINANCE INFORMATION

228-9 Parking during snow emergencies.

A. Prohibition
(1) Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the streets or highways, an emergency shall exist and no vehicle shall be parked on the streets or highways or portions thereof indicated:  All streets, both sides, Entire length.

(2) 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.

B. Any unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in violation shall be deemed a nuisance and a menace to the safe and proper regulation of traffic, and any police officer may provide for the removal of such vehicle. The owner shall pay the reasonable costs of the removal and storage which may result from such removal before regaining possession of the vehicle.

OFF STREET PARKING AVAILABILITY
Municipal Parking Lot # 7 located behind Bella Luce (507 Franklin Avenue) can be used for parking after 11PM Thursday until 7AM Friday. 

Please be available to remove your vehicle by 7AM Friday so this lot can be cleared of snow. Please park in the spaces not reserved for permit parking. No fee will be charged during the times stated above. 

SNOW PLOWING OF ROADWAYS
To aid the Public Works Department in clearing the streets, do not throw snow back into the street. Do not plow snow into the roadway. This will be strictly enforced.

Snow Plowing Operations may cause snow to be pushed and cover the apron of your driveway. Clearing the apron of your driveway is the responsibility of the property owner.  Any person(s) harassing any Township Employee will be charged with Harassment.

If you have any basketball nets curbside, please pull them away from the curb to avoid damage by the snow plows.

If temperatures drop below 15 degrees, the effectiveness of road salt to clear ice and snow from roadways becomes limited.

OUTDOOR TENTS
Any restaurants that currently have tents up for outside dining, please either take them down or secure them to prevent injury and damage.

SNOW REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS
All property owners are required to clear snow from sidewalks within 24 hours of the end of the snow event. When possible use grassy areas to pile snow.

FIRE HYDRANTS
Do not bury fire hydrants with snow. Those caught burying fire hydrants will be fined. It is ask that you assist Emergency Responders and clear snow away from the fire hydrant.

SNOW REMOVAL FROM CAR'S EXHAUST PIPES
Please make sure to remove snow from your car's exhaust pipe while the car is running.  If the exhaust pipe is blocked it can create a deadly backup of carbon monoxide in the vehicle.  Please do not warm vehicles up inside a garage.

HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS
Please assist your neighbors by checking on the elderly or those in need. Help to keep exit doors from homes clear. With the expected wind, snow drift may pile up blocking the means of entrance or exit from a structure. Any elderly or disabled person(s) requiring assistance with snow removal should call the Nutley Police Department at (973) 284-4940.

WARMING CENTERS
If warranted because of a loss of electricity or a heating issue, the Department of Public Affairs will arrange to have a warming center available. Residents who will need to come to the warming center because of a power outage or loss of heat can call the Nutley Police Department at (973) 284-4940.

POWER OUTAGES
In the event of a Power Outage, please notify PSEG directly at 1-800-436-7734. PSEG needs your account number to track outages and locations requiring restoration of power.

If you utilize a portable gasoline or diesel generator, the equipment should be used outside of your home or building and kept at least 20 feet away. These machines pose a fire hazard because of the fuels used to run them. They also can cause a carbon monoxide issue when used inside or too close to structures leading to possible death or serious injury.

MEDICATIONS REQUIRING REFRIGERATION
During a power outage, the Department of Public Affairs will assist residents with refrigeration needs for cold storage of medicines. If you have lost power and need assistance with storing medications, contact the Department of Public Affairs through the Police Department at (973) 284-4940.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Township of Nutley will continue to send updates as the situation warrants. Information will be posted on the Township web site www.nutleynj.org.

Nutley Public School information can be found at www.nutleyschools.org.