Brick Township, NJ – A mandatory travel ban remains in effect across Brick Township as a winter storm continues to hammer the region, leaving an estimated 10,000 residents without power and roadways largely impassable.
The Brick Township Police Department said all non-essential vehicles are prohibited from traveling on state, county and municipal roads. Officials stressed that keeping streets clear is critical to allow snow removal crews and emergency responders to operate safely.
Residents are instructed not to attempt travel until the ban is officially lifted.
Power outages impact thousands
Township officials reported that approximately 10,000 residents are currently without electricity. Jersey Central Power & Light is expected to begin issuing estimated restoration times Monday morning, though authorities cautioned that ongoing storm conditions may delay repairs.
Residents are asked not to call police dispatch to report outages. Instead, outages should be reported directly to JCP&L through its designated phone, text or online reporting systems.
- Mandatory travel ban remains in effect township-wide
- About 10,000 residents reported without power
- Police ask residents not to call dispatch for outage or plowing updates
Plows clearing 780 miles of roadway
The Department of Public Works is conducting continuous plowing operations across more than 780 miles of township roadway. Officials said crews are working around the clock but asked residents not to contact police dispatch with questions about when specific streets will be cleared.
Unplowed streets should be reported through the township’s official website once the storm has fully subsided.
Authorities also reminded residents to use caution while shoveling snow, advising them to lift with their legs, avoid clearing snow blower jams by hand and take frequent breaks to prevent overexertion during the ongoing winter storm impacting Brick Township.
Town officials continue storm response and recovery efforts
