The Mendham Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Department of Public Works
(DPW), and our first responder organizations are monitoring the incoming storm that is set
to arrive mid to late afternoon tomorrow - Wednesday, December 16th. We currently expect
9-14 inches of snowfall with heavy winds. Although the storm is expected to subside on
Thursday, there will likely be a re-freeze cycle throughout the weekend.
Starting tomorrow at 2pm, please do your best to stay off the roads. Travel could be
extremely difficult, and the heavy winds could lead to downed trees and possible power
outages.
If you notice a downed power line or a tree blocking the road, do not go near it, and
report it immediately by calling the police non-emergency number at: (973) 543-2581 press
0 to speak to an operator or email: mendhamtwpoem(a)gmail.com.
Please reserve calling 911 for emergency situations.
If you lose power, report your outage to JCP&L directly by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS
(1-888-544-4877), or visiting
www.rstenergycorp.com and clicking the “Report Outage” link
on
www.firstenergycorp.com<http://www.firstenergycorp.com/>m/>, or by texting out to
544487.
JCP&L is prepared to activate its storm response and Incident Command System plans and
has crews standing by ready to help.
Reminder: Generators can be a lifesaver during power outages, but can also be dangerous if
used or installed improperly. Never use a portable generator inside the house or a closed
garage. Additionally, do not use gas stoves, kerosene heaters or other open flame heat
sources to keep warm. These sources of heat can cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to build
up in your home.
If you need assistance or someone to check on a community member, please email the Mendham
Township Office of Emergency Management at: mendhamtwpoem(a)gmail.com.
Stay Safe,
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township