Where to put all the snow in New Jersey

Friday, January 28, 2011

City may dump snow in the Hackensack River ::

New Jersey residents digging out from snow... ::

Middlesex County digging out from snow storm ::

Snow removal fines for snow covered cars ::

Phone interview with woman stuck on shuttle bus ::

NJ motorists warned to stay off the roads ::

Keeping the roads clear in Bergen County ::

Students and NJ employees leave early due to... ::

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Eyewitness News

HACKENSACK, New Jersey (WABC) -- All you have to do in New Jersey is throw a snow ball, and you'll hit a huge snow pile.

After seven storms, there is just no place to put it anymore.

Steve Loiacono is the city manager of Hackensack, and says the city is doing its best, but at some point dumping in the river is a real possibility.

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The D.E.P. says size of the body of water, flow of that waterway, and impact to downstream dams will all be factors taken into consideration before making a decision. ---
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For more information regarding winter safety information or to sign up for the NJOEM Twitter and Facebook pages, please log on to: www.ready.nj.gov. Those without internet access can dial 211.

Authorities are also urging people to stay connected to local and county OEM information outlets, and even the State Police Twitter feed (www.twitter.com/njsp) as this storm unfolds. Motorists are encouraged to check for current road conditions at the New Jersey Department of Transportation website: www.NJ511.info.

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