Upper Saddle River Alerts
Storm Update and Reminders
UPPER SADDLE RIVER STORM UPDATE & REMINDERS
All vehicles must remain off the streets until streets are clear of snow. This will allow DPW crews to properly plow the streets curb to curb.
Plowing snow into the roadway is prohibited. Any person, including an owner, tenant or occupant of lands abutting or bordering a public street, shall be prohibited from placing or depositing snow or ice on such public street. The owner, tenant or occupant shall be strictly liable and responsible for the conduct of any contractor, subcontractor or hiree that is contrary to the requirements of this section. (USR Borough Ordinance 122-17.1. https://ecode360.com/8646513 )
Clearing of Vehicles - State law requires the removal of snow and ice from all vehicles, including the roof and hood, before driving. DO NOT CLEAR VEHICLES IN THE STREET
The owner or owners or tenant or tenants of lands abutting or bordering upon the sidewalks of the public streets in the Borough shall remove or cause to be removed from the sidewalks all snow and ice within 12 hours of daylight after the same shall be formed or fallen thereon. (USR Borough Ordinance 122-17.2 https://ecode360.com/13939872 )
The owner or owners of any real property in the Borough upon which any fire hydrant is located shall maintain the area within a five-foot radius of the perimeter of any such fire hydrant free of snow. The removal of snow and/or ice shall be completed within 12 hours of daylight after the snow has formed or fallen on or around any hydrant. The foregoing requirements shall also be applicable to any owner or owners of any real property which adjoins a fire hydrant located in a right-of-way. (USR Borough Ordinance 122-17.2 https://ecode360.com/13939872 )
Heavy snow drifts can block exterior vents (furnace/ boiler/ dryer/ etc…) causing exhaust to back up into homes creating dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Identify the location of these vents and monitor them periodically to make sure they are clear. Also remember these tips when using generators during power outages: generators should always be used outdoors and away from doors/ windows/ vents. Make sure your carbon monoxide detectors are installed and working. If alarms sound or symptoms arise (headaches/ dizziness/ nausea), get outside and call 911. Stay safe.