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WINTER STORM ADVISORY
THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY 2/10, ALSO
THE COUNCIL MEETING PLANNED FOR 7PM WEDNESDAY 2/10 IS CANCELED.
TRASH AND RECYCLING PICKUP WILL BE PUSHED BACK ONE DAY THIS WEEK
With the Winter Storm approaching, the Township’s Public Works Department is working diligently to ensure crews will be ready to respond as soon as possible.
Township supervisors constantly monitor a winter storm’s movement through the region, and have access to the most up-to-date forecast available.
Residents should be aware that Township trucks may plow their street several times before the snow ends. Snow that rolls off the plows may accumulate in driveway aprons. Please understand that this is unavoidable, and it is the homeowner’s responsibility to clear it.
Please note that not all roads in Washington Township are maintained by the Township. County thoroughfares, such as Egg Harbor and Greentree roads, are maintained by the Gloucester County Highway Department. The Black Horse Pike is maintained by the NJ Department of Transportation, which can be reached at (609) 588-6213.
There are several steps residents can take to assist in the snow-plowing process:
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Do not park cars on the street starting from one hour after snow has continuously fallen, up until 12 hours after snow has stopped.
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Shovel snow to the right side of the driveway, facing the street, to minimize the amount of snow entering your driveway. Shovel or blow snow onto the curb, not into the street.
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Wait until Township trucks have made passes on your street before cleaning your driveway, if possible.
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Residents must remove snow from their sidewalks following snowfall to ensure the safety of pedestrians. In the event of deep snow, shovel around your mailbox and fire hydrants as well.
With the assistance of Washington Township residents and the strong resources and hard-working staff of the Township’s staff, snow events do not have to present dangerous situations.
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