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Office of the Governor | Governor Phil Murphy and DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette Give Update on New Jersey’s Record-Breaking Dry Spell and Wildfire Response

Please click on the link above for an official notice from the office of Governor Phil Murphy regarding the Drought Warning issued on Wednesday, November 13th, for the State of New Jersey.  Below are excerpts pulled from the announcement for your review and consideration, and what the Drought Warning means for New Jersey residents:

Drought Warning Explained
The goal of a Drought Warning is to preserve and balance available water supplies in an effort to avert more serious water shortages in the future.

The Administrative Order designating Drought Warning status comes a day after the DEP held a hearing to update water suppliers and the public on water supply conditions, receive their input, and assess all available water supply management options. The state last entered Drought Warning status in October 2016, which persisted in some parts of the state until August 2017. The Administrative Order establishes a formal process for the DEP to work with water suppliers in affected regions to ensure no single water supplier or region faces a significant shortfall if dry weather and high customer demand continue. In consideration and preparation for Drought Warning status, DEP has been consulting with water suppliers to assess conditions, ensure they are fully aware of the situation, and that they are able to work cooperatively with the DEP. 

Water Conservation Guidance 
The public is strongly encouraged to follow these tips to reduce water use:

• At this time of year, it is appropriate to let lawns go dormant for the season.
• Winterize, and shut off irrigation systems as soon as possible.
• Only use a watering can to water flowers and shrubs or allow them to go dormant for the season.
• Use a broom to sweep the sidewalk, rather than a hose.
• Use a commercial car wash that recycles water, as washing your car at home typically results in more water use.
• To save water at home, fix leaky faucets and pipes. Consider replacing your toilet with a low-flow version; this can save around 11,000 gallons per year.
• Upgrade your showerhead to low-flow versions, which can save some 7,700 gallons per year.
• Upgrade your faucets or install faucet aerators; this can save some 16,000 gallons per year.

Yes, your yard waste will be collected on Thanksgiving Day in Avalon, November 28th.  If you have any yard waste, please place in a container with a lid curbside for Thursday morning collection.  Typically, yard waste is collected on the Friday after Thanksgiving, but our contractor wishes to pick it up on the actual holiday on Thursday, thank you!

Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children Turkey Trot 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

We would love to see you and your family at this fun event to begin our Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday celebrations in Avalon!  Click on the link above to get signed up for this fun event that raises money for a very worthwhile cause in Avalon!