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Edison urges residents to move cars off roads ahead of possible major snowstorm
Summary
An agency official warned Edison residents to remove parked cars from roadways or face ticketing and towing as forecasts show a wide range of possible snowfall. The township described salt supplies, more than 100 plow crews and a warming shelter on Woodbridge Avenue.
An agency official urged Edison residents to move vehicles off streets before an approaching snowstorm, warning that cars left in roadways will be ticketed and possibly towed.
The official said forecasts show a broad range of outcomes — "half an inch of snow to 25 inches" — and described a 50% chance across scenarios. "So once again, move your cars off the road or you will be ticketed and or towed," the official said.
Why it matters: Clearing parked cars from streets allows plows and emergency vehicles to operate more safely and helps speed snow removal, the official said. The township framed enforcement as a safety measure, not punishment.
Preparedness details: The official said Edison has "1,000 tons of salt" and "over 100 plow crews" ready to respond. The township also said it is prepared to open a warming shelter at the senior center on Woodbridge Avenue and that sewer and water utility crews are on standby.
Public guidance: Residents were urged to keep faucets with slow drips to prevent frozen pipes, charge phones, clear fire hydrants and check on neighbors, especially seniors.
Forecast uncertainty: The official acknowledged forecast uncertainty, saying the event could range from "one of the largest snowstorms in years or absolutely nothing at all," and repeated that enforcement is being enforced because the storm "is expected to be larger."
Next steps: The township will implement ticketing and towing for vehicles parked where they impede road clearance if the storm materializes. Officials advised residents to monitor local alerts and the township's official channels for updates.
