Please see below for some “house keeping” tips for our residents:
- “No person shall cause the accumulation of snow and ice on any street or roadway in such a manner as to endanger pedestrians or obstruct the vision of motorists. In no event shall snow or ice be or be caused to be piled on any corner by any person within 10 feet of any intersection in excess of four feet in height which would tend to obstruct a motorist’s vision”. Please refer to Township of Washington Borough Ordinance 407-6.
- “Every person in charge or control of any building, structure or lot within the Township, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee or otherwise, shall remove and clear away or cause to be removed and cleared away snow and ice from so much of the sidewalk as is in front of or abuts said building or lot of land”. This has to be done 12 hours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain. Please refer to Township of Washington Borough Ordinance 407-2.
- We would like to remind everyone to clear and remove snow and ice off your vehicle. It is extremely dangerous driving with snow/ice covering the windows as well as the roof/hood/trunk. Failure to remove ice/snow can result in a ticket (NJ Title 39:4-77.1 Failure to remove Ice and Snow from a vehicle).
- Below please find some tips to stay safe after a winter storm:
Avoid overexertion when shoveling heavy snow, pushing a car, or walking in deep snow.Watch for signs of frostbite, which include loss of feeling or pale appearance of fingers, toes or face.
Watch for signs of hypothermia, which include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, drowsiness and exhaustion.
Understand the hazards of wind chill. As wind speed increases, heat is carried away from a person’s body more rapidly, which could lead to severe hypothermia.
Remove clothing if it gets damp or wet. Wet clothing can make you more prone to hypothermia.
Check on family, friends and neighbors who are at risk and may need additional assistance.
Watch pets closely and keep them indoors when possible. Animals can suffer from hypothermia, frostbite and other cold-weather injuries.
