All cars and nonessential persons are required to stay off the streets until until 6 a.m. Sunday morning, Mayor Ras J. Baraka declared Saturday afternoon.
NEWARK -- As a blizzard continues to barrel down on New Jersey, the city's mayor has declared a state of emergency.
All cars and nonessential persons are required to stay off the streets until 6 a.m. Sunday morning, Mayor Ras J. Baraka declared Saturday afternoon.
"We are cautioning Newarkers to stay off the roads so that our emergency personnel and vehicles can get to urgent calls," Mayor Baraka said in a statement. "We anticipate that the freezing temperatures and icy conditions will make travel more dangerous throughout the day. Please stay indoors today and stay tuned to news channels and the City of Newark website for additional information."
The ban does not include emergency vehicles and is subject to change depending on conditions.
"Cars are blocking plows from doing their jobs, and are endangering the lives of our first responders," added Director of Public Safety Anthony Ambrose. "Get your car off the road, don't drive, and look in on a disabled or elderly neighbor to see if they need help."
The Emergency Snow Removal number is (973) 733-5830. For additional information about the snowstorm and the City's response, please visit the City's website at www.ci.newark.nj.us.
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