*** Traffic Advisory 02/27/2021 ***
On Saturday February 27th West Saddle River Road will be closed between Lake Street and Old Chimney Road from 9:30am until approximately 12pm. East Saddle River Road will be closed between Old Stone Church Road and Weiss Road from 11:30am to approximately 12:30pm. Closures are due to the funeral for Past Chief Lawrence Rauch from the Upper Saddle River Fire Department.
*** Traffic Alert 02/25/2021 ***
Please use caution in the area of Lake Street and Carlough Road. Lake St will be down to one lane due to utility work. Please follow all directions of traffic control personnel.
Dear Residents,
Because of the funeral for former Chief and member of the Upper Saddle River Fire Department Larry Rauch West Saddle River Road will be closed on Saturday February 27th from approximately 9:30 AM until 12:00 Noon. As a result the Recycling Center will be closed.
We lost one of the great ones……Larry Rauch, was a true gentleman, who dedicated his life to the service of others. His friendship and guidance made all of us better. The Upper Saddle River Police Department extends our deepest sympathies for the Rauch family and the members of the Upper Saddle River Volunteer Fire Department.
Our community was enriched by Larry & Sherry with their sense of community and volunteerism. Sad day for our community. Condolences to his USR family, his friends and the Rauch family. ❤️
So very sorry for your loss. Larry & Sherry were such wonderful people. May he rest in peace. Condolences to the family.
So sorry to hear this news. My prayers are with his family and friends.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace
R.I.P. Chief. Great piece on ABC this morning 🙏
R.I.P. CHIEF LARRY RAUCH. PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY.
A message from the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management:
Weather Information Bulletin
National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch from 6 AM on Thursday until 4 PM on Friday
Snow will move into the area mid to late morning on Thursday. It will continue to snow throughout the day on Thursday and taper off by mid to late morning on Friday. Total snow accumulation is expected to be 4 – 8 inches. There is the possibility that the snow changes over and mixes to sleet or freezing rain late Thursday night into early Friday morning.
The Thursday evening commute will be slippery and hazardous.
Temperatures will remain in the upper 20’s throughout the storm. Temperatures will rise into the mid 30’s on Friday.
Winds will be 5 - 10 MPH with gusts up to 15 MPH.
The snow will start off light and fluffy and then change to wet snow as the storm progresses. The heavier snow may cause downed trees and power lines.
Please see the following information from Orange & Rockland in regards to the upcoming snowfall expected between Thursday morning and Friday afternoon.
O&R CREWS READY TO MAKE STORM REPAIRS, RESTORE SERVICE AS NEEDED
PEARL RIVER, NY, Feb.17, 2021 1:30 p.m. --- Orange & Rockland’s (O&R) emergency response team is prepared to repair damage and restore electric service outages that could result from a winter storm that is expected to drop as much as 10 inches of snow on the area beginning Thursday morning and continuing through Friday afternoon.
To supplement its efforts to protect its customers’ electric service, O&R has obtained 100 additional overhead line technicians, nearly doubling the number of line technicians that will be mobilized by O&R to fight the storm.
In addition to the approximately 100 contracted line workers, O&R company and its contractor overhead line crews and tree removal experts will be mobilized as will damage assessment, customer service operations and the wide array of O&R teams that support those functions.
Snow showers are due to begin around 7 a.m. Thursday. Prevailing winds are expected to be 10-20 m.p.h. with gusts up to 30 m.p.h. By early Friday, snow showers may mix with sleet across the O&R service area before changing back to snow. Snow showers are expected to become intermittent Friday morning and linger into mid-afternoon as the storm departs.
The following video describes the typical storm repair and power restoration process: youtu.be/JeGU8ID4_m0
How customer can report an outage
If you experience a power outage, don’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it. You can report it and check to see when your lights will be back on through:
At www.oru.com/ReportOutage from any computer or web-based mobile device.
O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play.
Text messaging by texting “OUT” to 69678 (myORU) or
Call 1-877-434-4100.
Be Safe
O&R urges its customers to stay clear of downed electric wires. Don’t go near any downed wire. Assume it is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free at 1-877-434-4100. If the situation requires urgent action, call your local police to divert traffic until an O&R crew arrives.
Important Safety Tips
· Maintain a distance of at least 50 feet from downed wires and anything they are in contact with including puddles of water and fences. Supervise your children so that they are not in the vicinity and keep pets on a leash or otherwise secure.
· If a fallen wire is draped over a car, do not approach the car and make rescue attempts. Remain a safe distance away and try to keep the occupant of the vehicle calm. If possible, emergency personnel should handle the situation.
· Pole-top transformers – those small grey-colored metal drums attached to the wires at the tops of most utility poles – also should be avoided when they have been knocked to the ground.
In addition, O&R personnel have been instructed to follow all safety protocols when responding to emergency calls to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. O&R asks members of the public to maintain appropriate social distance when they encounter O&R employees working in the field, to provide for mutual safety.
To further help its customers prepare to weather a storm, O&R offers these tips:
· Portable generators pose a serious hazard if used improperly. They should be used and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A wrong connection could feed electricity back through the lines and endanger our repair crews. Never plug a generator into a wall unit, use it indoors or set it up outdoors near open home windows or air-handling vents.
· Have emergency equipment within reach --- portable radio, flashlights, spare batteries, first aid kit, cell phone and important medications. Keep O&R’s toll-free number 1-877-434-4100 near the phone to report power outages.
· Remember: if the base station of your cordless phone plugs into the wall, your phone will be unusable during a power outage.
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, is a regulated utility. O&R provides electric service to approximately 300,000 customers in southeastern New York State (where its franchise name is Orange & Rockland) and northern New Jersey (where it’s Rockland Electric Company) and natural gas service to approximately 130,000 customers in New York.
O&R serves the following communities in New York: Airmont, Bloomingburg, Blooming Grove, Chester Town, Chester Village, Chestnut Ridge, Clarkstown, Crawford, Deerpark, Florida, Forestburgh, Goshen Town, Goshen Village, Grand View, Greenwood Lake, Greenville, Harriman, Haverstraw Town, Haverstraw Village, Highland Falls, Highlands, Hillburn, Kaser, Kiryas Joel, Lumberland, Mamakating, Middletown, Minisink, Monroe Town, Monroe Village, Montebello, Mount Hope, New Hempstead, New Square, Nyack, Orangetown, Otisville, Palm Tree, Piermont, Pomona, Port Jervis, Ramapo, Sloatsburg, South Blooming Grove, South Nyack, Spring Valley, Stony Point, Suffern, Tuxedo Town, Tuxedo Park, Unionville, Upper Nyack, Wesley Hills, Wallkill, Warwick Town, Warwick Village, Washingtonville, Wawayanda, West Haverstraw, Woodbury, Woodbury Village, Wurtsboro.
O&R, as Rockland Electric Company, serves the following communities in New Jersey:
Allendale, Alpine, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Franklin Lakes, Harrington Park, Mahwah, Haworth (part), Montague, Montvale, Northvale, Norwood, Oakland, Old Tappan (part), Ramsey, Ringwood, Rivervale (part), Rockleigh, Saddle River (part), Upper Saddle River, Wantage (part), Vernon (part), West Milford (part), Wyckoff (part).
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Traffic Alert: Please use caution in the area of Lake Street and Union Ave, follow traffic control personnel while utility work is performed.
PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM NJDOT
Winter Weather Congestion Alert
NJDOT recommends avoiding unnecessary travel on Tuesday
Winter weather expected to affect the morning and afternoon commutes
(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today issued a Winter
Weather Congestion Alert based on the forecast for snow in parts of the state tomorrow,
Tuesday, February 9, which may result in difficult driving conditions.
A wintry mix of snow/sleet/rain is expected to begin in the southern region of the state before the
morning commute and move northward, with several inches of snow forecast for the northern and
western parts of the state. Precipitation is expected to continue through the afternoon commute.
Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during the day tomorrow as road conditions may
be challenging. NJDOT will be deploying the necessary resources in advance of the storm, and is
coordinating with the NJ State Police, NJ Transit and the toll road authorities to ensure the most
effective response to the storm.
In order for NJDOT and our regional and local transportation partners to safely and efficiently clear
roadways of snow and ice, motorists should avoid driving unless you are an essential employee
needed for emergency response. If you must drive, motorists are advised to:
• SLOW DOWN, and obey posted speed limits
• Leave early and allow extra time
• Leave a safe following distance between vehicles
• Use caution on bridges and ramps
• Always STAY CLEAR of plowing and spreading trucks. If they are behind you, let them pass
• DO NOT pass between trucks that are in a plow formation
• If you are driving and road conditions deteriorate, PULL OFF somewhere safe and wait it out
• Be patient and use caution
• Keep an emergency kit in your car with a cell phone charger, water, snacks and other items. See
the NJ Office of Emergency Managements web site for more information:
ready.nj.gov/plan-prepare/winter.shtml
NJDOT will be using Variable Message Signs throughout the storm to provide updates. Motorists are
encouraged to check NJDOT's traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel
information and for NJDOT news and updates follow us on the NJDOT Facebook page or on Twitter
@NewJerseyDOT.
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So grateful to Jon for his willingness to share his inspirational story. Every parent should listen to his message on the USRA’s latest podcast and share it with their middle schoolers and teens.
Even a little bit of alcohol can alter someone’s ability to drive safely. Be smart this Superbowl season. Fans don't let fans drive drunk.
***SPORTS HEADLINE: TEAM UPPER SADDLE RIVER BEATS DRUNK DRIVING***
Upper Saddle River Residents we are one day away from Super Bowl LV. The game is won or lost by the TEAM. Just like a football game, making sure everyone gets home safe depends on all of us.
Team Upper Saddle River we need to do our part to make sure everyone gets home safe after the game. Please follow the below tips and let us win the battle against DRUNK DRIVING!!!!!
If your night involves alcohol outside your home, plan for a sober ride home. If you’re hosting a small gathering, take care of your guests.
Designated Drivers
• Take your role as a designated driver seriously — people are relying on you. If you’re attending a small gathering, enjoy the food and non-alcoholic drinks. Refrain from any alcoholic beverages or other drugs.
• Boast about your MVP status on social media using the hashtag #DesignatedDriver. Your positive influence could help keep other sober drivers on the right track.
• Always buckle your seat belt and require any passengers to do the same. Don’t start the car until all passengers’ seat belts are buckled.
• If someone you know has been drinking and tries to drive, take their keys and help them get home safely. Even if they make a fuss in the moment, they’ll thank you later.
Upper Saddle River Residents please read the below Weather Update for Sunday, February 7th, 2021.
Bergen County Office of Emergency Management
Weather Information Bulletin
National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning From 6 AM Sunday Morning Until 9 PM Sunday Night
Snow will move into the area early Sunday morning. It will continue to snow throughout the day and taper off in the early evening. Snow showers may continue throughout the night. Total snow accumulation is expected to average 3 – 6 inches around the County.
Temperatures will hover right around 32 degrees during the day on Sunday and will fall into the teens overnight Sunday into Monday.
Winds will be 10 - 15 MPH with gusts up to 25 MPH.
UPPER SADDLE RESIDENTS - DONT' LET FANS DRIVE DRUNK
The National Football League’s Super Bowl LV is on Sunday, February 7, 2021, and it’s one of America’s favorite annual celebrations. Although the way we view sporting events has changed for now, we still want to make sure everyone is safe on Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you are hosting a virtual watch party, attending a socially distanced small gathering, or heading to a restaurant or bar, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with the Upper Saddle River Police Department to remind football fans everywhere that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
New Year, New Scammer Tactics
PSE&G warns customers to be alert for requests for payments via digital payment apps
(NEWARK, N.J. – January 29, 2021) With a new year comes new tactics as scammers continue trying to extract money from PSE&G customers by impersonating employees on the phone and in person. PSE&G urges customers to be alert for the telltale signs of a scam. PSE&G has observed a recent increase in scammers contacting customers and falsely alleging overdue balances and threatening to shut off power without immediate payment. At this time, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PSE&G has suspended any service disconnections for residential customers. While the common scam tactic of requesting a prepaid debit card to provide payment available at local pharmacies and convenience stores is still active, some con artists are now demanding payment via digital payment platforms or apps. PSE&G does not accept payments through prepaid debit cards or third party mobile payment applications. PSE&G offers a variety of payment options and would never require one specific type of payment. For more information on various payment scams reported in the PSE&G service area and around the country, visit pseg.com/scamalert. “Scammers give you a reason to panic and then offer you a quick resolution via payment. They want you to react quickly, without thinking clearly,” said Fred Daum, PSE&G’s executive director of Customer Operations. “By demanding payment via apps, the scammer is further reducing your time to think by eliminating your trip to the convenience store to buy the prepaid card. With this method, you don’t get the chance to pause and say, ‘Hey, wait a minute,’ while you’re waiting on line at the store.” Signs of potential scam activity: Threat to disconnect: Scammers may aggressively tell the customer their utility bill is past due and service will be disconnected if a payment is not made — usually within an hour. Request for immediate payment: Scammers may instruct the customer to purchase a prepaid card, a gift card or even Bitcoin, and then to call them back — supposedly to make a phone payment to the utility company. They may request that the customer use a payment app to make an online payment — or even give instructions for an in-person meeting, supposedly at a utility customer center. Many times after the customer makes the first payment, the scammer will call back to ask for the payment to be resubmitted due to an error with the amount. The scammer refers to a new amount and claims that the original payment will be refunded. Sometimes they will call a third time to say the payment did not go through and to resubmit again.
In person-demands: Scammers may arrive at a home or business, flash a fake ID and/or claim to be a utility collection representative. The impostors may wear “uniforms” or affix false company signs to their vehicles. The scammers generally ask for personal information, which real utility representatives do not do, or offer bogus discounts. Request for card information: If a customer calls back with requested information, the caller asks the customer for the prepaid card’s number or gift-card PIN, which grants the scammer instant access to the card’s funds, and the victim’s money is gone. Priority meter installs: Recent phone scams reported to PSE&G include demands for payment for past-due bills, discounts for good payment history or requiring a deposit for a priority meter installation. PSE&G does not require a deposit for meter installations. Often scammers will threaten to disconnect electric service if payment is not made immediately. These scammers often demand payment through a pre-paid cards or Bitcoin. If the victim takes the bait, the scammer provides a telephone number where a fake representative requests additional information that completes the fraudulent transaction.
Protect yourself against scams: Be alert to the telltale sign of a scam: someone asking by telephone or email for payment in pre-paid debit cards or a MoneyGram transfer, or to send money to an out-of-state address. Never arrange payment or divulge account or personal information, including Social Security numbers or debit or credit card information, over the telephone unless you are certain you are speaking to a PSE&G representative. Customers should also know what PSE&G will and won’t discuss over the phone. A genuine PSE&G representative will ask to speak to the “Customer of Record.” If that person is available, the representative will explain why they are calling and provide the account name, address and current balance. If the person on the phone does not provide the correct information, it is likely the customer is not speaking with a PSE&G representative. If the “Customer of Record” is not available, the PSE&G representative will not discuss the account at all and ask that a message be left for the “Customer of Record” to call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). If a customer has doubts about the legitimacy of a call or an email — especially one in which payment is requested — call the company directly at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). For more information on various payment scams reported in the PSE&G service area and around the country, visit pseg.com/scamalert.
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Please remember to remove all snow and ice from your vehicle prior to driving. It is a hazard to all others on the road. NJ has laws regarding this. Please see below.
39:4-77.1 FAIL TO REMOVE ICE/SNOW FROM VEHICLE
All MOTORISTS shall remove all ice and snow from their vehicle before driving, especially from the hood, windows, and roof. It is the law in New Jersey. Motorists who fail to do so face fines of $25 to $75 for each offense, regardless of whether the ice and snow is dislodged from the vehicle. If flying ice or snow causes property damage or injury to others, motorists face fines of $200 to $1000 for each offense.
39:4-77.1. Snow, ice dislodged from moving vehicle causing injury, property damage; penalties
1. When snow or ice is dislodged from a moving vehicle and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian causing injury or property damage, the following penalties shall apply:
The operator of a non-commercial motor vehicle shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200 or more than $1,000 for each offense.
The operator, owner, lessee, bailee or any one of the aforesaid of a commercial motor vehicle shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,500 for each offense.
No motor vehicle points or automobile insurance eligibility points pursuant to section 26 of P.L.1990, c.8 (C.17:33B-14) shall be assessed for this offense.
So very important!! People have lost their lives to ice flying off vehicles!!
*** Traffic Alert 02/03/2021 & 02/04/2021 ***
Please use caution on Lake Street in the area of Lions Park while utility work is being done. Please follow all directions of traffic control personnel.
UPDATE ON TRASH COLLECTION
Garbage will be picked up on Tuesday 2/2 and recycling scheduled for Tuesday will be picked up on Wednesday 2/3 instead. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PLACED CURBSIDE. Trucks will not go up and down driveways. Please secure everything carefully.
O&R TRIPLES SIZE OF ITS EMERGENCY FIELD FORCES AS NOR’EASTER STRIKES
PEARL RIVER, NY, Feb.1, 2021 8:00 a.m. --- Orange & Rockland (O&R) has obtained over 200 additional overhead line technicians, tripling its emergency response field forces response today. O&R has mobilized its emergency response team for deployment to repair damage and restore electric service outages that could result from a major nor’easter, packing winds gusting as high as 50 mph, and heavy snowfall ranging from 12-20 inches, that began sweeping through the region overnight and is expected to last through Tuesday.
In addition to over 200 mutual aid workers and additional tree removal crews, O&R company and contractor overhead line crews and tree removal experts have mobilized and are ready to deploy as are damage assessment, site safety, customer service operations and the wide array of O&R teams that support those functions.
Gusty winds are expected to develop this morning with snow falling moderately to heavy at times this morning through tonight. Winds will diminish and snow showers will become more scattered by Tuesday morning as the storm moves further offshore.
Twelve to 20 inches of snow are likely across the area with as much as 24 inches possible in isolated locations. Sustained winds of 10-25 mph are expected with gusty winds from 40-50 mph possible from now through 10 a.m. Tuesday
The gusty winds and heavy snow could damage trees, utility poles and power lines, resulting in power outages.
The following video describes the typical storm repair and power restoration process: youtu.be/JeGU8ID4_m0
How to report an outage
If you experience a power outage, don’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it. You can report it and check to see when your lights will be back on through:
• At www.oru.com/ReportOutage from any computer or web-based mobile device.
• O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play.
• Text messaging by texting “OUT” to 69678 (myORU) or
• Call 1-877-434-4100.
Be Safe
O&R urges its customers to stay clear of downed electric wires. Don’t go near any downed wire. Assume it is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free at 1-877-434-4100. If the situation requires urgent action, call your local police to divert traffic until an O&R crew arrives.
Important Safety Tips
• Maintain a distance of at least 50 feet from downed wires and anything they are in contact with including puddles of water and fences. Supervise your children so that they are not in the vicinity and keep pets on a leash or otherwise secure.
• If a fallen wire is draped over a car, do not approach the car and make rescue attempts. Remain a safe distance away and try to keep the occupant of the vehicle calm. If possible, emergency personnel should handle the situation.
• Pole-top transformers – those small grey-colored metal drums attached to the wires at the tops of most utility poles – also should be avoided when they have been knocked to the ground.
In addition, O&R personnel have been instructed to follow all safety protocols when responding to emergency calls to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. O&R asks members of the public to maintain appropriate social distance when they encounter O&R employees working in the field, to provide for mutual safety.
To further help its customers prepare to weather a storm, O&R offers these tips:
• Portable generators pose a serious hazard if used improperly. They should be used and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A wrong connection could feed electricity back through the lines and endanger our repair crews. Never plug a generator into a wall unit, use it indoors or set it up outdoors near open home windows or air-handling vents.
• Have emergency equipment within reach --- portable radio, flashlights, spare batteries, first aid kit, cell phone and important medications. Keep O&R’s toll-free number 1-877-434-4100 near the phone to report power outages.
• Remember: if the base station of your cordless phone plugs into the wall, your phone will be unusable during a power outage.
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Dear Residents,
The Borough has just been informed that Interstate Waste WILL NOT be picking up trash today.
We are sorry for the last minute notice but we were just informed by our carrier
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 2021
Contact: Michael Zhadanovsky
Press Office: Governor's Office
Email: Michael.Zhadanovsky@nj.gov
Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency In Response to Expected Winter Storm
State Offices Closed on Monday, February 1st for Non-Weather Essential Personnel
All Six Vaccine Mega-Sites Closed Monday
Due To Winter Storm NJ TRANSIT Will Temporarily Suspend All Service on Monday Except Atlantic City Rail Line Which Will Operate On A Regular Weekday Schedule
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a state of emergency beginning Sunday, January 31, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in response to the expected winter storm. Snow accumulation for the storm began as of Sunday afternoon, with the heaviest snow expected to fall during the day on Monday, and hazardous conditions may continue through Tuesday morning. Executive Order No. 218 declares a state of emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.
State offices will be closed on Monday, February 1st, 2021. This does not include weather-essential employees. Private companies and businesses should dismiss their employees at their own discretion. All six vaccine mega-sites will be closed on Monday, February 1st due to the storm.
All NJ TRANSIT buses, rail (except Atlantic City Rail Line), light rail and Access Link service will be temporarily suspended systemwide for the entire service day on Monday, February 1st due to the significant expected impacts of the snow storm.
“Heavy snow, coastal flooding, and high winds are expected in many parts of the state ," said Governor Murphy. “The safety of residents and workers is our utmost priority. Please follow all weather-related guidance and stay off the roads in order to allow access for emergency personnel.”
“The New Jersey Department of Transportation is coordinating with our regional and local transportation partners and the New Jersey State Police to ensure the most effective response to this storm,” said Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “We are grateful for the public’s assistance by staying at home and allowing transportation agencies to safely and efficiently clear roadways of snow and ice.”
"Our State Emergency Operations Center has been activated to coordinate with our State Emergency Management Partners. Troopers throughout the state are ready to assist residents and drivers both on and off of the highways for the duration of this storm as needed," said State Director of Emergency Management and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan. “However, we cannot do it without the help of our communities. Please use caution if you must travel, prepare emergency kits for use at home and in your vehicle, and check on your neighbors.”
“In anticipation of the snowstorm, the NJBPU has been in communication with the utilities and they are prepared for the weather emergency,” said New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Joseph L. Fiordaliso. “We expect outages as a result of the storm and advise residents to charge their phones in advance, make necessary preparations and report any outages to their utility. As always, do not touch or go near any downed wires. We know that any outage is an inconvenience and we will be working with the utilities to ensure they restore all outages as safely and as quickly as possible.”
“NJOHSP coordinates with its partners and New Jersey’s critical infrastructure operators to prepare for all hazards such as this winter storm,” said Jared M. Maples, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. “As we continue to monitor for other potential threats, we’re working with our partners to reduce the storm’s impact to residents and visitors. We encourage everyone to stay home and to please consider checking in on family and friends via phone, email, or social media.”
Parts of New Jersey are expected to experience heavy snow, coastal flooding, and blizzard-like conditions. To prepare for the winter storm, the New Jersey State Police has activated the State Emergency Operations Center in order to monitor the storm. The New Jersey Department of Transportation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and South Jersey Transportation Authority will also deploy over 3,900 plows and spreaders to keep roads and communities safe.
The Governor encourages New Jerseyans to visit ready.nj.gov for important weather updates and safety information. New Jersey residents should also pay attention to local forecasts, warnings, and watches.
For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey, visit the U.S. National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly at www.weather.gov/phi/
For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area, visit the U.S. National Weather Service New York, N.Y. at www.weather.gov/okx/
The Bergen, Burlington, and Gloucester County mega-site were pre-scheduled to be closed on Monday, February 1st. Anyone with appointments at the Atlantic, Middlesex, or Morris mega-sites will receive a call from the health care partner at that site and be rescheduled within the week.
• Atlantic (AtlantiCare) and Middlesex (RWJBarnabas) will be rescheduled to Thursday
• Morris (Atlantic Health) will be rescheduled to Wednesday
• Health care partners will begin making calls after 2:00 PM today
• The Vaccination Call Center will remain open through the storm: 855-568-0545
Important Tips to Remember When Preparing for Winter Weather:
1. Secure loose items in your yard such as trash cans, children's toys, and lawn decorations.
2. Build an emergency kit that includes supplies for the whole family, including pets. Due to COVID-19 there are a few updates to preparing for this winter season such as including hand soap, hand sanitizer, disinfectant supplies and cloth face coverings in your emergency kits/go-bags.
3. Have cash on hand. If the power is out, so are the ATMs and credit card machines.
4. Know how to report a power outage to your utility company.
5. Know where your utility shut off valves (gas, electric, water) are and how to use them.
6. NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger for hours, even after the generator has shut off.
7. Be sure to keep an adequate amount of gas in your car.
8. Be sure to check on friends and neighbors who have access or functional needs. Due to COVID-19, in person visits may not be ideal under certain circumstances. Please adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear a mask. Use other means of communication such as phone, text or video chat to check on neighbors and help prepare them.
9. Be sure to have extra medications on hand and keep them in a water-resistant container.
10. Get all of your vital records and insurance papers together now. Keep them in a water-resistant container. If you can, scan and email them to yourself so you have a copy of important numbers and policies, etc.
11. Charge your cell phones and try not to use them if the power goes out.
A copy of Executive Order No. 218 can be found here.
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The area will be affected by a major winter storm Tonight into Tuesday, with heavy snow and strong winds. In addition there will be several rounds of widespread minor to moderate coastal flooding Mond...
USR RESIDENTS STORM UPDATE
Bergen County Office of Emergency Management
Weather Information Bulletin
National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning from 7 PM this evening until 6 AM on Tuesday
Snow will move into the area late Sunday night. It will continue to snow throughout the day on Monday and taper off by early morning on Tuesday. Total snow accumulation is expected to average 10 – 14 inches around the County. Locally higher amounts of up to 16 inches are possible where the heaviest bands of snow setup. Snowfall rates of 1 – 2 inches per hour are possible and visibility will be reduced during the peak snowfall hours.
Temperatures will be in the upper 20’s Sunday night, around 30 degrees during the day on Monday, in the upper 20’s Sunday night, and will gradually rise into the mid 30’s on Tuesday.
Winds will be 20 - 25 MPH with gusts up to 40 MPH. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow.
The combination of snow and wind may cause downed trees and power lines.
To Report Power Outages, Please Call:
PSE&G 1-800-436-7734
Orange & Rockland 1-877-434-4100
USR RESIDENTS - PLEASE READ THE BELOW STORM UPDATE!!!
Bergen County Office of Emergency Management
Weather Information Bulletin
National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch from 12 AM on Monday until 6 AM on Tuesday
Snow will move into the area overnight Sunday into Monday morning. It will continue to snow throughout the day on Monday and taper off late Monday night. Total snow accumulation is expected to be 6 – 10 inches. Snowfall rates of 1 – 2 inches per hour are possible and visibility will be reduced during the peak snowfall hours. There is a potential for mixing, which could keep the snowfall totals on the lower end.
The Monday morning and evening commute will be slippery and hazardous.
Temperatures will hover around 30 degrees during the day on Monday and will be in the upper 20’s both Sunday and Monday overnight.
Winds will be 15 - 20 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow.
The combination of snow and wind may cause downed trees and power lines.
STORM WATCH: O&R PREPARES TO RESPOND TO POTENTIAL NOR’EASTER DAMAGE
PEARL RIVER, NY, Jan. 29, 2021 12:30 p m. --- Orange & Rockland (O&R) today declared a storm watch and began ramping up its emergency response team for deployment Monday morning to repair damage and restore electric service outages that could result from a winter nor’easter, packing gusty winds and heavy snow, that is expected to sweep through the region Sunday night through Tuesday.
A few snow showers are expected to develop across the area late Sunday night as the storm approaches. Periods of snow will then appear across the region early Monday. Then, Monday morning, snow while intensify. Gusty winds are expected to develop, with snow falling moderately to heavy at times through late Monday afternoon. Snow showers will continue through Monday evening as the storm slowly tracks east of Long Island. Winds will diminish and snow showers will become more scattered by Tuesday morning as the low moves further offshore toward New England
Four to 10 inches of snow are likely across the area. Sustained winds of 10-25 mph are expected with gusty winds from 30-40 mph possible from 6 a.m. Monday through 10 a.m. Tuesday
The gusty winds and heavy snow could damage trees, utility poles and power lines, resulting in power outages. To make repairs and restore electric service as needed, company and contractor overhead line crews and tree removal experts are being activated as needed for storm duty Monday morning. O&R has obtained 105 mutual aid overhead line technicians to support its emergency response. That mutual aid help doubles the size of O&R’s overhead line response workforce.
The following video describes the typical storm repair and power restoration process: youtu.be/JeGU8ID4_m0
How to report an outage
If you experience a power outage, don’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it. You can report it and check to see when your lights will be back on through:
• At www.oru.com/ReportOutage from any computer or web-based mobile device.
• O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play.
• Text messaging by texting “OUT” to 69678 (myORU) or
• Call 1-877-434-4100.
Be Safe
O&R urges its customers to stay clear of downed electric wires. Don’t go near any downed wire. Assume it is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free at 1-877-434-4100. If the situation requires urgent action, call your local police to divert traffic until an O&R crew arrives.
Important Safety Tips
• Maintain a distance of at least 50 feet from downed wires and anything they are in contact with including puddles of water and fences. Supervise your children so that they are not in the vicinity and keep pets on a leash or otherwise secure.
• If a fallen wire is draped over a car, do not approach the car and make rescue attempts. Remain a safe distance away and try to keep the occupant of the vehicle calm. If possible, emergency personnel should handle the situation.
• Pole-top transformers – those small grey-colored metal drums attached to the wires at the tops of most utility poles – also should be avoided when they have been knocked to the ground.
In addition, O&R personnel have been instructed to follow all safety protocols when responding to emergency calls to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. O&R asks members of the public to maintain appropriate social distance when they encounter O&R employees working in the field, to provide for mutual safety.
To further help its customers prepare to weather a storm, O&R offers these tips:
• Portable generators pose a serious hazard if used improperly. They should be used and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A wrong connection could feed electricity back through the lines and endanger our repair crews. Never plug a generator into a wall unit, use it indoors or set it up outdoors near open home windows or air-handling vents.
• Have emergency equipment within reach --- portable radio, flashlights, spare batteries, first aid kit, cell phone and important medications. Keep O&R’s toll-free number 1-877-434-4100 near the phone to report power outages.
• Remember: if the base station of your cordless phone plugs into the wall, your phone will be unusable during a power outage.
Report an Electric Service Problem | Orange & Rockland
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Report an electric service problem to Orange & Rockland with our reporting tool.
*** Traffic Alert 1-29-21 ****** Traffic Alert 1/28/21 ***
Please use caution in the area of E Saddle River Rd & Upper Cross Rd. There will be utility work in the area. Please follow all directions of traffic control personnel and drive safely through the area.
Today, January 28, 2021, is Data Privacy Day.
Most individuals feel an increasing lack of control over their personal data. However, there are steps you can take to learn about the types of data you’re generating online, and how it’s collected, shared and used. Follow these basic privacy tips to help you better manage your personal information and make informed decisions about who receives your data.
Calls to Action:
Personal info is like money:
Value it. Protect it. Personal information, such as your purchase history, IP address, or location, has tremendous value to businesses – just like money. Make informed decisions about whether or not to share your data with certain businesses by considering the amount of personal information they are asking for, and weighing it against the benefits you may receive in return.
Keep tabs on your apps.
Many apps ask for access to personal information, such as your geographic location, contacts list and photo album, before you can use their services. Be thoughtful about who gets that information, and wary of apps that require access to information that is not required or relevant for the services they are offering. Delete unused apps on your internet-connect devices and keep others secure by performing updates.
Manage your privacy settings.
Check the privacy and security settings on web services and apps and set them to your comfort level for information sharing. Each device, application or browser you use will have different features to limit how and with whom you share information.
*** Traffic Alert 1/28/21 ***
Please use caution in the area of E Saddle River Rd & Upper Cross Rd. There will be utility work in the area. Please follow all directions of traffic control personnel and drive safely through the area.
Upper Saddle River Police updated their info in the about section.
Please take the time to listen to Dr. Jolene Arasz for some great tips on dealing with anxiety!!!!
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***WANTED-HUMAN TRAFFICKERS***
The below individuals are wanted for engaging in multi-state prostitution operations. Both subjects have outstanding federal arrest warrants for interstate sex trafficking and prostitution. The male perpetrator's name is; Mallie Monte Evans, and the female perpetrator's name is; Elizabeth Sanchez. If anyone has information on either subject's location, contact the FBI Newark Field Office at 973-792-3000.
Gina Cavallo
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raising awareness about the different forms of human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, and educating people about this crime and how to spot it. In January, the Department of State raises awareness of human trafficking domestically and abroad through U.S. embassies and consulates. We also celebrate the efforts of anti-trafficking organizations, communities of faith, state and local law enforcement, survivor advocates, businesses, and private citizens all around the world to promote this important cause. Everyone can play a part in ending human trafficking.
Now it's easier to call Upper Saddle River Police.
*** Traffic Alert 1/25/2021 ***
Lake St will be closed near the Montvale border for an extended period of time due to a motor vehicle accident. Please find an alternate route and avoid the area.
A message from our Mayor:
Dear neighbors,
The Presidential Inaugural Committee will host a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 in cities and towns across the country on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
A Washington, D.C. ceremony will feature a lighting around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. It will be the first-ever lighting around the Reflecting Pool to memorialize American lives lost.
PIC is inviting cities and towns around the country to join Washington, D.C. in illuminating buildings and ringing church bells at 5:30 p.m. ET in a national moment of unity and remembrance. The Borough Hall will be lit in remembrance of all lives lost, with special thoughts of our residents and their family members and friends.
You can get involved by placing a light in your window at at 5:30 p.m. to join in the countrywide moment of remembrance. Houses of worship are invited to participate as well.
Mayor Joanne Minichetti
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Beginning TOMORROW, January 14th, the following New Jersey residents are eligible for the #COVID19 vaccination:
☑️Ages 65 years and older
☑️Between the ages of 16-64 with medical conditions, as defined by @CDCgov, that increase the risk of severe illness from the virus
If you would like the vaccine, and feel you are now in a qualifying category, please register on the following links:
To register to receive the vaccine at New Bridge through the County, visit newbridgehealth.org or forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=q4CBOFSSZEKKw8PWprW070Kw6WRg5E9GtSJTJqhYu11UQ1pSNVBTS...
The system will require that you prove your eligibility.
To register for the vaccine through the State, visit www.covidvaccine.nj.gov. The system will also allow you to pre-register and ask some questions to determine when you are eligible to receive a vaccination. To receive regular updates and additional information regarding the vaccines, testing, contact tracing or travel, register your contact information at www.covid19.nj.gov.
It is important to register. Appointments may be limited. The vaccination center at the Meadowlands will not open for another two weeks. The Bergen Record reports today that data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that New Jersey has yet to use two-thirds of the 654,000 doses it has so far received from the federal government.
Visit the link below to receive the latest updates www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_vaccination.shtml.
Department of Health | Communicable Disease Service | COVID-19 Vaccination
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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Today, JANUARY 9TH 2021, is Law Enforcement Appreciate Day!
Residents of Upper Saddle River; do not change a thing! All of you, make us feel appreciated every day!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Thank you for all you do on a daily basis. Day and night. God bless Usr Police
Thank you all for every you do!
Thank you!!!!!! All of us in USR thank you for all you do for us to keep us safe!!!!
Thank you and stay safe!
Thank you!
Thank you all!! But especially to our friend Colin!
We are so grateful for all you do!
We appreciate all you do!
Thanks for all you do !
We love us some USRPD
Thank you for you do and keeping us safe each night!
Thank you for all you do!
We appreciate you every day.
Thank you 🙏💙
Thank you 👍
Thank you!!!
Thank you!
Thank you!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!
Thank you!!!
Thank you!
We appreciate all you do! Thank you.
Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you every day!
Today 01/08/2021 at 4:30 PM a set of keys were located by the tennis courts at Edith A Bogert Elementary School. If you are missing a set of keys please contact our Police Department at 201-327-2700
The Upper Saddle River Police Department would like to thank the Upper Saddle River Mayor and Council for the following promotions:
Captain Edward Kane
Lieutenant Don Hausch
Lieutenant William Lynch
Sergeant Tara Kilduff
Sergeant Kevin McWilliams
We would also like to welcome our newest family member, Police Officer Jake Chiavelli. P.O. Jake Chiavelli will enter the Police Academy this month and after six months of intense training, he will be trained by Upper Saddle River Police Sergeant Michael Spina and Police Officer Colin Gurney.
All of the above promotions and swearing-in of P.O. Chiavelli were performed by the Upper Saddle River Police Chief, Patrick Rotella.
Well done! Well done! People don’t know how much work and testing goes into getting promoted! Our police force is such a great role model for our children and keeping us all safe. And welcome to our newest PO...Good luck in your training, sir!
Congratulations!! Thank you for keeping us safe!!
Congratulations to Bill Lynch. The NYPD salutes you brother! We are all so proud of your accomplishments with the USRPD. Well deserved my former NYPD classmate!
Congratulations and thank you all for protecting our community.
Congratulations! We support and appreciate all our dedicated police officers do for all of us!
Congratulations!!! And thank you to every one of you that makes us feel so secure living in this town! We need you !!!
Congrats!! 🎉
Congratulations to all. My brother was Robert Pierson who worked at your DPW. Godbless you all,and stay safe.
Congratulations!!
Congratulations to best police officers I know !
Congratulations to all!
Congratulations! Thank you USR Police
Congratulations to all
Congratulations!
Congratulations to all! 💙🖤
Congratulations! Please stay safe.
Congratulations to all !!!
congratulations to all
Congratulations!! 👮♀️
Great group of cops......
Congratulations
Congratulations & thank you all for your sacrifice and dedication to our town!
Congrats
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Much congrats Cuz! Great accomplishment!!
*** Traffic Alert ***
Pleasant Ave will be closed today from Charles Ct to Union Ave for utility work until approximately 15:00. Please follow all posted detours and directions of all traffic control personnel.