LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Department today announced a significant storm is set to impact the area from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Residents are bracing for challenging weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Forecasters project 2-3 inches of rain, with the heaviest downpour expected overnight. Strong winds and flooding, particularly in coastal regions and areas with poor drainage, are also anticipated during the nighttime hours.
The Linden Police Department urges residents to sign up for Nixle alerts for timely updates by texting “07036” to 888777 and to follow their social media channels.
For non-emergency utility issues or outages, residents should contact the appropriate service providers directly. The contact numbers are as follows:
- PSE&G: 1-800-436-7734
- Elizabethtown Gas: 1-800-242-5830
- New Jersey American Water: 1-800-272-1325
- Comcast: 1-800-266-2278
- Verizon FiOS: 1-888-438-3467
- Verizon: 1-800-827-4966