Snow Removal Guidelines for Property Owners

The City of Perth Amboy’s Public Works Department and Office of Emergency Management would like to send a reminder to all residents regarding snow removal guidelines and procedures. Please read the following for preparation and clean-up in the event of moderate to severe snow conditions. 

• Major and emergency roadways will be cleaned first for salting and snow plow/removal. 
• When clearing snow from your property area and sidewalk, do not throw snow onto the street. Shovel snow onto your lawn or side of your property. 
• Please stay off the roads in severe conditions.
• If you must travel, please take extra caution and car pool, when possible.
• When removing snow from your vehicle do NOT push snow into the street.
• If you are near any fire hydrants please assist in removing the snow in case it is needed in an emergency.
• Be aware of parking restrictions/signs that state “No Parking When Roads Are Snow Covered”—Do NOT park in these spaces or car will be towed.
• City ordinance requires that all vehicles must be removed from specific snow-covered roadways in order to allow snow plow/removal equipment and emergency vehicles to get through. Park your vehicles in your driveways or city lots. During severe conditions parking fees will be suspended.
• If you experience a power outage, contact PSE&G: 1-800-436 PSEG.
• For all non-emergencies contact: (732)-442-4400
• FOR ALL EMERGENCIES DIAL: 9-1-1

For updated on weather conditions and other announcements during snow storm, please visit the Perth Amboy website:  www.ci.perthamboy.nj.us. Also, stay tuned to PATV (Comcast: Channel 34; Verizon Fios: Channel 47) and your local news stations for weather updates.