Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Be prepared for anything this winter storm brings to Summit by signing up for emergency notification systems, and programming phone numbers, websites into your phone/tablet.
A winter storm is quickly approaching the Summit area, promising to bring rain, gusty winds and 1 - 4 inches of snow, according to recent forecasts. Here are important phone numbers and websites to keep handy for emergencies and to stay up to date on conditions in Summit: For Emergencies, dial 9-1-1 Summit Police Department (non-emergency): (908) 273-0051 Summit Fire Department (non-emergency): (908) 277-1033 Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad (non-emergency): (908) 277-9479 City of Summit website: http://www.cityofsummit.org/ City of Summit Office of Emergency Management website: http://www.cityofsummit.org/content/8242/8298/9106/default.aspx City of Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Summit/167658826632366 Mayor …
Friday, February 8, 2013
DPW Superintendent Paul Cascais, Director of Community Services Beth Kinney outline city's preparations for the incoming storm, which could bring 10 to 14 inches to the area.
Winter Storm Nemo is heading our way, promising to drop 10 to 14 inches of snow, and the City of Summit is fully prepared for anything it throws down on the hilltop. Paul Cascais, Superintendent of Public Works in Summit, said a brine solution has already been put down on the roads to help melt some of the snow when it hits the street. Plus, DPW has a stockpile of salt at their facility, as well as 17 trucks fitted with plows — three from a subcontractor — which are ready to tackle the roadways. “All of our staff members are on call. We have two 12-hour shifts for snow fighting and that includes operators that will operate trucks for de-icing of the roadways with salt material, and then we’ll start plowing when there’s about three inches …
Be prepared for anything Nemo brings to Summit by signing up for emergency notification systems, and programming the following phone numbers, websites into your phone.
Winter Storm Nemo will bring 10 to 14 inches of snow to the Summit area, according to the most recent forecasts. Here are important phone numbers and websites to keep handy: For Emergencies, dial 9-1-1 Summit Police Department (non-emergency): (908) 273-0051 Summit Fire Department (non-emergency): (908) 277-1033 Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad (non-emergency): (908) 277-9479 City of Summit website: http://www.cityofsummit.org/ City of Summit Office of Emergency Management website: http://www.cityofsummit.org/content/8242/8298/9106/default.aspx City of Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Summit/167658826632366 Be sure to sign up for the following alert systems to receive the latest storm notifications from the …
Julie Pedersen
8:25 am on Friday, February 8, 2013
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