New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's Winter Storm Preparedness Briefing

Winter Storm Preparedness Efforts

• ❄️ New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), NJ Turnpike Authority, SJTA, and NJ Transit are prepared for the winter weather event.
• 🛣️ NJDOT has pre-treated state and interstate highways with brine, is displaying winter driving messages, and has activated regional operations centers.
• 🚚 Approximately 3,800 pieces of equipment will be deployed by NJDOT and contractors for snow removal, with an additional 1,000 from the Turnpike and Parkway, and over 80 from SJTA.

NJ Transit Operations and Safety

• 🚆 NJ Transit prioritizes the safety of customers and employees, ensuring equipment is safe before, during, and after the storm.
• ⚠️ Operational disruptions or service changes will be recommended to the Governor based on weather forecasts.
• 🤝 Coordination with Amtrak is crucial for running trains on the Northeast Corridor.

Public Utilities and Outage Management

• 💡 Board of Public Utilities is ensuring public utilities are prepared with additional crews and vehicles for potential outages.
• 🔌 Residents are urged to report outages directly to their utility and to avoid downed wires.
• 🤝 Utilities are bringing in mutual assistance from other states, but high winds may challenge restoration efforts.

Governor's Preparedness Directives and Concerns

• 🚨 A state of emergency has been declared, along with a ban on commercial traffic.
• ⚠️ Concerns include ice and winds impacting utility services, and heavy snowfall requiring extensive plowing.
• 🚗 The governor strongly encourages residents to stay off the roads to aid restoration efforts and ensure safety.
• 📱 Residents should charge devices, ensure fuel tanks are full, and check on elderly neighbors.