Storm update from Governor’s briefing today at 11:40a.m.
This is anticipated to be a long duration storm starting around 7:00p.m. tonight thru 7:00p.m. Saturday.
Southern / Shore Counties are under a Blizzard Warning
The rest of the state is under a Winter Storm Warning
State of emergency will be in effect beginning at 5pm this evening as well as a commercial vehicle ban. Government offices will be closed at 3pm today.
Power outages are expected due to high wind gusts.
Other than the extreme Northwest corner of the state (expecting 3”-4”) the state is broken into 4 snow bands. To the East of I-95 higher snow totals and to the West of I-95 lower totals.
The bands are as follows:
4”-6”, 6”-8” – Majority of the Northern part of NJ
8”-12”- Mostly Central /Southern areas
12”-18”- Along Coastal areas
The Governor reported there is a high level of confidence in the current predictions. However, any shifting of the storm further inland would lead to increased snow totals.
SJ Operation Planning:
- Team is working to have overnight sleeping accommodations for staff who wish to stay over. Manager or designee must call patient logistics (x2244 or x2201) (Wayne and Paterson). St. Joseph’s Healthcare and Rehab (Cedar Grove) contact Ruth Amiths for accommodations.
- Staff within a 5-mile radius of the hospital can request a pick-up by calling the nursing office Paterson 973-754-3085 or Wayne 973-956-3667, if weather permits. St. Joseph’s Healthcare and Rehab (Cedar Grove) Contact the supervisor at 551-795-7078. We are encouraging staff to get to work early or stay overnight.
- Facilities/Maintenance are prepared and have outside resources supporting our fleet.
Thank you and be safe.