A travel ban imposed by Mayor Ras Baraka will remain in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday.
NEWARK -- A travel ban imposed by Mayor Ras Baraka will remain in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday.
Baraka said "an overwhelming number" of police, fire and emergency vehicles have been delayed by vehicles stuck in the snow.
"Although we cautioned residents beginning on Friday about venturing out into the hazardous conditions caused by the snowstorm, many disregarded these appeals yesterday and brought their cars out onto the street and got stuck in the snow," Baraka said in a statement.
There were nearly 14 car fires overnight, Baraka said. Eighteen police vehicles got stuck in the street responding to emergencies, Police Chief Anthony Ambrose said.
Police responded 280 weather-related incidents, including motor vehicle accidents and downed power lines.
Most major roads have been plowed, he said. Plows will begin tackling secondary roads at noon.
Any private vehicles found blocking the streets during the ban may be towed and ticketed.
Anyone interested in seeing whether plows are on their way can use the snow response tracker on the city website.
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