JAN. 10, 2024
Winter Storm Update
Gloucester County, NJ – A severe winter storm caused wide spread power outages and road
closures due to downed trees, wires, and utility poles from high winds. Significant tidal flooding
occurred in sections of National Park, Westville, and Logan Twp. along the Delaware River after
heavy rains and winds moved through the region.
Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management officials, and partners, staffed our
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Clayton throughout the evening and overnight hours,
providing emergency coordination and assistance between incoming 9-1-1 calls and emergency
responders, public works, and utility companies working within our communities.
There were several high water rescues made by various Fire Department crews operating in the
county. Gloucester County Commissioner and Liaison to Emergency Response – Denice DiCarlo
stated, “Our emergency responders operated through the night, often times in dangerous
conditions, to help open roadways, rescue residents and travelers trapped in high water, all
while working to mitigate community impacts from the storm.” The demand of our 9-1-1 Public
Safety Telecommunicators was elevated all through the night as they answered, prioritized, and
dispatched hundreds of calls for service over a brief period of time. “Residents don’t often see
what happens behind the scenes, or in other communities when they are not directly impacted,
and they should feel at ease knowing that highly trained and dedicated emergency response
personnel are ready for any emergency” said DiCarlo.
Atlantic City Electric (ACE) and PSE&G has had utility crews operating in all 24 municipalities as
power disruptions resulted from the storm. In Gloucester County, ACE reports that 5,402
customers are awaiting restoration of electric service, while PSE&G is reporting 2,315
customers still without power as of late this morning. County OEM officials will begin working
with local municipalities this afternoon in providing damage assessments in efforts to best
restore infrastructures, while coordinating any possible related governmental assistance. Direct
restoration times by power companies are still under review, as some areas could still be
several days until fully restored.
There were a number of delayed openings this morning, reported by school districts within our
county that were more heavily impacted by the storm, due to blocked roadways and other
hazards. Some roadways still have sections closed for travel as utility and public works crews
continue to perform restorations. County Administration and OEM officials will be working
closely with other key agencies through the week during assessments from this storm, while
closely monitoring additional weather systems that could reportedly bring similar severe weather Friday 1/12/2024.
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