The Camden County Office of Emergency Management has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to a severe winter storm that affected the region on Sunday. The EOC will coordinate resources and direct responses as needed across the county.
“The EOC functions as our nerve center throughout the storm, and it will be where we will allocate assets wherever they may be needed across Camden County,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Safety. “We remain in constant communication with our state and local partners to ensure that our residents are safe throughout the duration of this storm.”
Camden County’s Department of Public Works and Parks Department are working during the storm to keep roads open and clear debris such as downed trees. More than 100 pieces of equipment are ready at the public works complex in Lindenwold for use during hazardous conditions. Crews will be sent to 12 winter maintenance districts as necessary, salting and plowing 1,200 lane miles of roadway based on need.
Commissioner Young shared several recommendations for residents preparing for the storm:
– Keep bottled water and non-perishable food available.
– Charge electronic devices fully before the storm.
– Dress in layers if going outside, covering exposed skin.
– Assemble an emergency kit with essentials including water, food, flashlights, a battery-powered radio, first-aid supplies, toiletries, medications, and other items.
– Allow a small trickle of water from faucets to prevent frozen pipes; insulate exposed pipes if possible.
– Keep pets indoors when possible with access to clean drinking water.
– Ensure carbon monoxide detectors work properly; do not use gasoline-powered generators or heating devices indoors.
Residents are reminded that heavy snow or ice can damage power lines and lead to outages. Anyone experiencing an outage should contact their utility provider directly so crews can respond:
PSE&G: Report outages by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734), online at https://nj.pseg.com/outageandgasleaks, or by calling 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).
Atlantic City Electric: Text OUT to 20661, report online at https://secure.atlanticcityelectric.com/powerOutages, or call 1-800-833-7476.
South Jersey Gas: Call 1-888-766-9900 or visit www.southjerseygas.com.
Downed power lines should not be approached under any circumstances. Residents should only call 9-1-1 for emergencies. Issues on county roads can be reported via a dedicated hotline at (856) 566-2980.
Updates on weather conditions and road status are available at www.camdencounty.com.
Camden County operates through a seven-member Board of Commissioners who handle legislative and executive duties for over 500,000 residents across its 37 municipalities in southern New Jersey. The county offers services including public safety measures like those taken during this storm response, health programs, parks management, infrastructure maintenance, and partnerships with local agencies. More information about these services is available on their official website.
