DEPARTMENT ofPUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLICINFORMATION

OFFICE

480 Clinton Avenue, 2nd FloorNewark, New Jersey 07108(973) 733-6008Ras J. Baraka, MayorAnthony F. Ambrose, Public Safety DirectorRaul Malave III, Assistant Public Safety DirectorDarnell Henry, Chief of PoliceRufus Jackson, Chief of Fire

For Immediate ReleaseMarch 7, 2018For Further Information, Contact:  Captain Derek Glenn (973) 877-9334Or Public Information Officer Catherine Adams (973) 733-3995

Snow Emergency Update

There are trees and electric wires down throughout the City. They are blocking our ability to plow streets and creating an extremely dangerous condition. The City is in the process of cutting up the trees and removing the wires in order to resume plowing. If you encounter a downed tree or wire, please report it to 4311 (full number). Do NOT try to move trees or heavy limbs by yourself and do not touch wires. If you do, you could be electrocuted. Our crews will be out all night working to clear the affected streets. Thank you.

Down lines, tree and emergency number social links:

https://www.facebook.com/CityofNewark/posts/838215973051857

https://twitter.com/cityofnewarknj/status/971554225175126016?s=21

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In case of emergency we remind residents to use these numbers:

Power Outage - 1 (800) 437-7734No heat, utilities, or hot water - (973) 733-6471Report a fallen tree/branch - (973) 733-4311Report a fallen power line - (973) 733-4311