Public safety is the top priority of the Township’s snow and ice policy. We are committed to providing residents and visitors a safe winter travel experience. We will work 24/7 until all roads within the Township are passable. Passable does not mean bare pavement. Passable means that a road can be traveled with caution. To make roads passable we plow every street in town for two way traffic. We have a list of 135 main roads that we salt at the onset of every storm. We do not salt every street in town. In order for salt to be effective there needs to be a high volume of traffic on the roadway. Secondary roads do not receive enough traffic for salt to melt the layer of snow left behind after plowing. Also be aware that salt is dramatically less effective in temperatures below 30 degrees. In temperatures below 20 degrees salt is basically not effective at all. In the days following the storm we will throw salt on inclines and curves to help improve traction. Salt needs to be used responsibly as it can have a negative impact on lawns, pets and waterways. The Township does not throw sand on the roads due to NJ storm water management regulations.