Winter Weather Storm Alerts, Closings For Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey is set to get dozens of inches of snow in some areas over the weekend, leading some Union County sites and services to be adjusted.

Much of the Garden State, including Union County, will be under a winter storm alert with specific times being continuously updated, according to the National Weather Service.

Food Services

The Union County Senior Nutrition Program will not facilitate any congregate meal site deliveries on Monday. All home deliveries will also be suspended.

Clients who normally receive frozen meals delivered will get an extra meal on Friday. Those affected should also receive a phone call with updated information, the County said.

Regular Senior Nutrition services are set to resume on Tuesday.

Transit Systems

The Union County Paratransit system will be completely suspended on Monday. The Route 22 Safety Shuttle also will not run on Sunday.

Regular paratransit services are scheduled to resume on Tuesday.

Those who need to travel should take extreme caution due to the storm that the Weather Service has labeled as a "significant threat to life or property."

Drivers should consider taking a winter storm kit with them that includes tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, and additional clothing. Water, a first aid kit, and other resources, should one become stranded, should also be in the vehicle.

Forecasters suggested potential statewide impacts that may include hazardous commutes, slippery roads, power outages, and building damage.

Bridges and overpasses are especially at risk for becoming slick and hazardous, with visibility in some areas that will be below one-quarter mile due to heavy snow.

Family Clinic

The Union County Family Clinic will be closed to walk-ins on Monday.

Anyone with questions or concerns can reach out to 908-365-3627, 908-365-3868, or ucclinic@ucnj.org.

Union County Family Clinic Website

Kean University

All classes and activities at the main campus, Kean Ocean, and Kean Skylands will be on a remote schedule on Sunday and Monday.

Tuesday will be considered a Winter Wellness Day. No classes or activities will take place, and employees should not go to work.

All classes and activities at Kean Ocean will be remote on Friday and Saturday.

Only those "essential" workers should report as scheduled during the remote periods or on Tuesday, the University said. Anyone with questions should contact their supervisor.

Keanu's Kitchen will continue to serve students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday through Tuesday.

Cars on the Union campus have to be moved to the Vaughn-Eames overnight lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday. Cars left elsewhere around school grounds may be relocated.

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Union County, like much of New Jersey, will be under a "Code Blue" state through the anticipated winter storm.

When temperatures fall below freezing, and weather could harm unsheltered individuals, a group of agencies across the state activate resources and warming centers within their communities. Read More: See Details

This story is developing and will be updated throughout the anticipated winter weather situation over the next few days.

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