- Use Google Chrome for a much faster experience -Click here to get it!
- To Start, please type your street address into the box at the top.
- IMPORTANT NOTE- You must enter your street address with a house number. (Example "2090" Greenwood Avenue. ) It will not work without a house number.
- As you start to type, a list of addresses will automatically appear.
- Once you find your address, select it from the list and click GO!
- After you press the "Go" button, you will be taken to a website that will show you what zone your address is in, if your address has been plowed or salted, or an estimate of when your address will be plowed or salted.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For your safety and convenience, please refer to these useful guidelines during a winter weather event:
Remove automobiles from streets (curb lines) onto driveways. Doing so significantly improves the efficiency and effectiveness of plowing operations. It allows plows to clear more of your roadway, which leaves less remaining snow when plows are forced to "go around" parked cars. Additionally, it helps to mitigate flooding and drainage issues during snow melt by allowing plows to complete curb-to-curb plowing.
How can I avoid becoming plowed in? Plowing as close to the curb lines as possible not only allows for more of your street to be cleared, but also lessens the amount of snow residents may need to eventually shovel through. For those who choose to travel before their street has been plowed, residents can avoid being "plowed back in" by removing the snow that has accumulated on the right-side of your driveway along the curb line (from the perspective of facing your home). See the attached diagram for guidance:
Snow Driveway Clearing Tips.pdf
If you do not need to travel, please do not! When emergency personnel and plows are required to respond to vehicles that become stuck in roadways, it not only creates a safety issue, but also slows down plowing efforts for all residents. If you do not need to travel, please do not.
Updates. Information updates will be posted on the Hamilton Township website (www.HamiltonNJ.com) and Hamilton’s official social media accounts (on Facebook and Twitter).
Why are Primary Roads continuously plowed? Primary Roads are the main network of roads that connect our entire community, are used by all residents, and must be kept open for emergency response. That is why they are continuously plowed throughout a snow event. There are approximately 200 lane miles of Primary Roads in Hamilton Township in which Township crews are responsible to keep clear and passable during the duration of the event.
Which roads are plowed by State Crews or County Crews? Many roads that residents may consider "main" roads may actually be plowed by State of New Jersey DOT or Mercer County DOT crews. For a list of such roads, visit the Snow Plow Sal application on the Hamilton Township website: Click here to view the list!
Why are some roads down to asphalt when other roads are still snow covered? This condition occurs because our Primary Roads are continuously treated and have more traffic volume than most of our secondary roads. In most cases, asphalt will be visible following winter storms due to this process.
When secondary roads are plowed, snow can pack on the surface of the road, therefore, although plowing has removed the vast majority of snow, asphalt may not be visible. Unnecessary vehicular traffic on secondary roads also contributes to this packing condition prior to plowing.
It is also important to note that when residents fail to remove their vehicles from curb lines before plowing operations begin increases the amount of snow that will remain on roads. Following this, when residents attempt to drive, the result will move more snow back into roads after plowing. Residents can help avoid contributing to this by removing vehicles from road curb lines.
Additionally, please refrain from placing snow into the roadway at all times, as this is against Township Ordinance (130-32).
How long can it take to plow secondary or neighborhood roads AFTER a snow event greater than four inches ends? Although all snow events are different (heavy, wet snow takes longer to plow than lighter snow), it can take up to 36 hours AFTER Snowfall Ends to plow all secondary or neighborhood roads, curb-to-curb.
Preparedness for Possible Power Outages
The possibility of sleet and freezing rain increases the likelihood of fallen tree limbs and downed wires that result in power outages. Mayor Kelly A. Yaede and Township officials encourage all residents to not only prepare for the possibility of power outages, but to also familiarize yourself with information that can assist you before a power outage occurs.
In advance of a forecasted winter weather event PSE&G offers the following tips to customers to prepare:
- Charge your cell phones, tablets and other devices
- Fill up your car’s fuel tank
- Ensure you have a battery-powered radio and a supply of fresh batteries
- Check your supply of flashlights, blankets, nonperishable food and bottled water for everyone in your family
- Put your refrigerator and freezer at the coldest setting. Keep a blanket handy to throw over these appliances for added insulation. If electricity is interrupted, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible
- Sign up for MyAccount at www.pseg.com and bookmark the mobile-friendly homepage on your smart phone so it’s easy to report outages and check restoration progress
- Compile a list of emergency phone numbers, including PSE&G’s Customer Service line: 1-800-436-PSEG. Call this number to report power outages or downed wires
Additionally, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has many useful tips for pre-planning for disasters and winter weather events. For more information, please visit their website: www.ready.gov