Photo: Mayor Kenneth Palmer met with Police, Office of Emergency Management, and Township Officials Monday to discuss Manchester’s blizzard response plans. Residents are advised to stay off the roads, shelter in place, and register with Nixle for instant alert messages.
EXERCISE SAFETY DURING WINTER STORMS
Manchester Township is currently under a Blizzard Warning with the first significant snowfall predicted. Residents are urged to exercise caution when dealing with the effects of the winter storm that could include power outages and hazardous conditions.
Mayor Kenneth Palmer met with Police, Office of Emergency Management, and Township Officials Monday to discuss Manchester’s blizzard response plans. Residents can rest assured that Manchester Officials are monitoring the storm closely and are prepared for any emergency situations.
All residents are urged to shelter at home and stay off the roads, allowing our emergency vehicles to clear the roadways and respond to emergency situations. Please park your vehicles on driveways and off of the roads.
Register for Nixle alerts by texting Manchester to 888777. These instant text message and email alerts provide critical information from Manchester and State Officials. Registration also can be completed online at http://www.manchesterpolicenj.com/sign-up-for-emergency-notifications/
Keep your cell phones charged. They may provide you a link in case of a power outage. Report power outages to JCP&L by visiting https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/customer/outages_help/Report_Power_Outages.html or calling 1-888-544-4877 — be sure to reference your location and keep your reference number.
While some residents may be using portable generators, it is important to observe safety procedures. Do not operate a generator close to a home or inside a garage, basement or enclosed space. Carbon monoxide is a ‘silent killer’ because you can’t see, smell, taste or hear it. Exposure to carbon monoxide causes headaches, fatigue, confusion, nausea, impaired vision and death.
Call and check on family and neighbors who may be at risk for cold-related injuries. People with medical conditions should take special care before performing any strenuous activity.
“Please be safe, smart, and stay at home,” Mayor Palmer said.
Photo: Mayor Kenneth Palmer met with Police, Office of Emergency Management, and Township Officials Monday to discuss Manchester’s blizzard response plans. Residents are advised to stay off the roads, shelter in place, and register with Nixle for instant alert messages.