Winter Storm Preparedness

With the Winter Weather Advisory for this weekend we thought that this would be a good time to recycle our "Be Storm Aware and Prepare" advice.

Winters in New Jersey can be messy.  Our storms are often challenging combinations of snow and ice.  They create a higher risk for car accidents, power outages, and a variety of health issues. 

We offer the following winter weather tips to help you better prepare for the cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds that can characterize a typical New Jersey winter.  

Winter Preparedness FlyerBe Storm Aware - Prepare!

A winter storm can last a few hours or several days; knock out heat, power, and communication services; and place older adults, young children, and sick individuals at greater risk.  The best time to prepare is now, before the actual need arises.   The United States Department of Homeland Security at their ready.gov portal offers the following general storm preparedness recommendations:

Winterize & Prepare Your Home Before the Cold Weather Arrives

Now is the time as autumn nears its end to winterize your home to reduce property damage and provide protection.

Disaster Readiness

General disaster readiness preparations are invaluable no matter what time of year or what the emergency.

During the Storm

Please stay inside and limit your driving trips to essential travel only. 

After the Storm Health Tips

Keep Fire Hydrants ClearStay alert to cold weather dangers.  Dress warmly and wear several layers of loose-fitting warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing.  Wear mittens instead of gloves.  They are warmer.  Cover up.  That includes a hat and a scarf to help prevent loss of body heat. 

Snow Plowing and Snow Removal

We also offer a gentle reminder of Ewing Township ordinances as they relate to snow removal and a summary of snow removal operations in the Township. 

Snow Plowing

Ewing has approximately 110 miles of roadways that are plowed by the Township’s Department of Public Works.  The policy for removal is straightforward... the busier the street, the higher the priority.

County roads in Ewing are plowed by Mercer County Road Crews and the State of NJ Road Crews plows Interstate 95, Pennington Road (Rte. 31) and Rte. 29 (River Road). 

De-icing materials are spread at the beginning of a snow event to prevent the bonding of snow or ice to the road surface. Plowing operations begin when sufficient snow exists to be a hazard to traffic.  It takes approximately 24 to 36 hours to complete service to Ewing Roads in entirety.  Ewing Township is only responsible for the removal of ice and/or snow from Ewing owned roads.

How You Can Help in a Snow Emergency

Damages/Complaints

The Township’s snow removal crews work diligently to keep roads snow free and clear.  Operating snowplow equipment is a visually difficult task.   Visibility is reduced by the weather event itself and the need to work through the night depending upon the timing of the storm.   Staff make every effort to avoid damage to private property that is too close to the street.

For problems call:
Ewing Roads - (609) 882-3382
Mercer County Roads - (609) 530-7500
State of N.J. DOT - (732) 308-4086

Snow Regulations for Property Owners & Residents

Keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice is everyone’s responsibility!

Ewing Township does not maintain any sidewalks with exception of the sidewalks at municipal facilities. 

CLICK HERE to view this information in brochure format.