Camden County Public Works Crews on the Job

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(Lindenwold, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Public Works (CCDPW) are on the roads to keep 1,200 lane miles of highways and byways across the county clear of snow and ice.

“The latest forecast we have received is calling for the snow to switch over to rain later than originally anticipated. With that, they have raised the snow accumulation totals to an inch or three across the county,” said Freeholder Susan Shin Angulo, liaison to the CCDPW. “This is an all-hands-on-deck weather event for the department and all personnel are on the job.”

Since before the storm began, 90 pieces of equipment and 100 employees have been deployed from the Public Works complex in Lindenwold to Camden County’s 12 winter maintenance districts. The county’s response plan calls for crews to be dispatched only to the zones where they are needed.

“If you don’t have to travel, please stay off the roads to give our crews the ability to effectively do their job.  Anyone on the roadways should be prepared to encounter slick road conditions.  Always leave at least six car lengths behind our CCDPW vehicles while they work, and move any cars off the street and into a driveway while we continue our plowing operations,” Shin Angulo said.  “Remember that it is illegal in New Jersey to plow or shovel snow from private property into roadways.”

Based on the storm’s performance at this point in the day, the Camden County Communications Center is receiving a higher 911 call volume than usual. In light of that, drivers should continue to leave plenty of room between vehicles if individuals need to be on the roads. 

In the event that the weather causes isolated power outages, please remember to immediately call your utility company so they can identify the location and coordinate crews to restore your power. This storm has the potential to bring down trees and power lines. Residents need to be extra cognizant of any power failures. Below are numbers and contact info for the two power providers in Camden County:

As always, please use 911 for emergencies only. If you see a problem on a county road, please call our 24-hour hotline at (856) 566-2980 to report it to the CCDPW. 

Continue to check www.camdencounty.com through the storm for weather and road condition updates.  Information will also be provided through Facebook and Twitter.