Camden County officials are preparing for a significant winter storm expected to impact southern New Jersey from Sunday, Jan. 25 into Monday, Jan. 26. Forecasts indicate the region could receive between eight and twelve inches of snow.
Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Department of Public Safety, emphasized resident safety. “We have not seen a snowstorm of this magnitude and severity in over a decade. The safety of the residents of Camden County is paramount and our number one priority,” Young said. “The more people we have out on the roads, the greater chance there is of an emergency situation unfolding. If it is not absolutely necessary, please stay home, and off the roads.”
The Camden County Department of Public Works and Parks Department will work during the storm to keep county roadways open and respond to downed trees or debris. Due to weather concerns, all branches of the Camden County Library System will be closed on Sunday.
Snowfall is expected to begin early Sunday morning with accumulation continuing for up to 24 hours before clearing by Sunday evening. Winds are forecasted to decrease as temperatures drop into the low teens overnight.
“We will be closely monitoring this storm and are in consistent communication with our partners at the state, and our local municipalities,” Young continued. “In addition, crews will be ready for any other challenges like downed trees, and other variables that will come from this winter weather system.”
At its Lindenwold facility, Camden County has over 100 pieces of equipment ready for deployment across its 12 winter maintenance districts covering approximately 1,200 lane miles. Response teams will focus efforts where most needed.
Young also shared several recommendations for residents: keep bottled water and non-perishable food available; fully charge electronic devices before the storm; dress warmly if going outside; assemble an emergency kit with essentials such as flashlights and first-aid supplies; let faucets trickle to prevent frozen pipes; keep pets indoors with access to unfrozen water; ensure carbon monoxide detectors work properly; and never use gasoline-powered generators or heaters inside.
Heavy snow or ice may lead to power outages or damage powerlines. Residents should report outages directly to their utility providers:
– PSE&G customers can text OUT to 4PSEG (47734), report online at https://nj.pseg.com/outageandgasleaks, or call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).
– Atlantic City Electric customers can text OUT to 20661, report online at https://secure.atlanticcityelectric.com/powerOutages, or call 1-800-833-7476.
– South Jersey Gas customers can call 1-888-766-9900 or visit www.southjerseygas.com.
Residents are reminded not to approach fallen power lines under any circumstances.
For county road issues unrelated to emergencies, contact Camden County’s public works hotline at (856) 566-2980 rather than calling emergency services.
Updates on weather conditions and road status can be found at www.camdencounty.com.
Camden County operates through a seven-member Board of Commissioners who manage both legislative and executive functions across its thirty-seven municipalities in southern New Jersey (official website). The county provides public safety services—including storm response—and maintains facilities such as parks and libraries (official website). These efforts support more than half a million residents by fostering community well-being (official website).
