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School Closing Alert
for
Tuesday,
March 14, 2017
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Due to the forecasted snow storm, all Burlington Township Schools will be CLOSED on
Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
All after-school and evening activities are also cancelled.
Please be safe!
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Please be sure that all sidewalks and bus stop areas are cleared of snow and ice and safe for our students when school reopens. Students should not stand in the street while waiting for the bus.
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A REMINDER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Burlington Township Ordinance 11:3-1 stipulates regulations regarding snow removal. Any owner, occupant, or tenant of premises abutting or bordering upon any street in Burlington Township, shall removal all snow and ice from the abutting sidewalks of such streets and from any fire hydrant located on the property, or in the case of ice, which is so frozen as to make removal impracticable, shall be thoroughly covered with sand or ashes, within twelve (12) hours of daylight after the same shall fall or be formed.
Please contact Public Works at
609-239-5909 with any questions.
SNOW REGULATIONS
IF THE ACCUMULATION OF SNOW IS 4" OR MORE, all vehicles must be removed from the Township roadways and right of ways to provide easy access for removal. PLEASE ALLOW FOR STREETS TO BE PLOWED PRIOR TO OPENING DRIVEWAY APRONS. Snow which accumulates on private property, shall NOT be thrown upon any street in the Township.
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Advisory: Due to National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning, Burlington Twp. Ord. 15:2
(Snow Emergency)
may go into effect.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning. For further storm warning information click here.
Due to this Winter Storm Warning, Burlington Township Ordinance 15:2 (Snow Emergency) may be in effect and continue for a period of 72 hours after the snow fall.
During this emergency, vehicles are to be removed from the roadway, and the Twp. Ordinance prohibiting front yard parking is suspended. This is in an effort to allow the Public Works Department to plow and remove snow from the roadways. Due to the storm's expected prolonged effect, streets will be plowed several times over the next 48 hours. Be prepared in case you shovel out your driveway, plows may return, and you may be plowed in again.
Additionally per Twp. Ordinance 520-13, snow/ice is to be removed from sidewalk, and from any fire hydrant located on property within 24 hours of the end of the snow fall.
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Advisory: Governor Christie Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm Stella
In preparation for Winter Storm Stella expected to arrive in New Jersey tonight, Governor Chris Christie declared a State of Emergency, authorizing the State Director of Emergency Management to activate and coordinate the preparation, response and recovery efforts for the storm with all county and municipal emergency operations and governmental agencies. Commuters are asked to use extreme caution while traveling across the state.
"This severe winter storm is expected to produce tonight through Tuesday afternoon significant snow accumulations, winds gusting up to 60 miles per hour, freezing temperatures, widespread coastal flooding and hazardous whiteout travel conditions," Governor Christie said. "During these threatening conditions, I urge all New Jerseyans to remain off the roads so our first responders and public safety officers can safely and efficiently handle emergency situations."
New Jersey roads are expected to be impassable due to significant amounts of heavy, blowing, and drifting snow, low visibility and whiteout conditions, with the highest impact expected from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. Forecasted snow accumulations from five to more than 20 inches are expected in some areas of the state.
Due to the severe winter storm, the State of New Jersey has authorized the closing of state offices on Tuesday, March 14 for all non-essential employees. Essential employees should report to work on their regular schedule.
Road conditions will be available at the New Jersey Department of Transportation website at http://www.511nj.org/.
Link: http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552017/approved/20170313e.html
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Advisory: CODE BLUE
(BCHD17-076)(CUHBB) Burlington County Health Department Advisory - CODE BLUE Extension
Based on projected weather forecasts, the current CODE BLUE declaration is in effect from 10:00 AM Monday to 10:00 AM Friday 17 March 2017.
This declaration will be further assessed on 17 March for possible continuation.
Call CONTACT at (856) 234-8888 for Shelter sites. CONTACT will assess the location of the homeless individual and recommend the appropriate shelter site.
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