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Nor'easter to impact New Jersey

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  • By Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --  Joint Base Community -

JB MDL is under a Winter Storm Warning from 3 p.m., today, to 6 a.m., tomorrow. Snow totals will vary depending on the area you live in. However, emergency management officials anticipate coastal flooding, high wind conditions, snow and sleet.

Our Emergency Management team encourages the entire joint base community to prepare for the storm by topping off vehicle fuel tanks, securing loose items (due to potentially high winds), charging mobile devices in case of power outages, and checking battery operated radios.

Blinding snow, cold temperatures and rain may create icy road conditions and poor visibility. If you have to drive, use extreme caution! Always buckle your seat belt. Brake properly to avoid skidding. If driving on snow or ice, start slowly and brake gently. Begin braking early when approaching an intersection. If the vehicle starts to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until regaining traction, and then straighten the vehicle. For vehicles with antilock brakes, apply steady pressure.

JB MDL will monitor weather and road conditions. Changes in road conditions, base status or any other update throughout this period will be published via one of the following outlets:

- JB MDL public website: www.jointbasemdl.af.mil

- JB MDL Facebook page: www.facebook.com/jbmdl

- JB MDL Twitter page: www.twitter.com/jointbasemdl

- Joint Base Informational Line (McGuire/Dix): (609) 754-BASE (2273)

- Joint Base Informational Line (Lakehurst): (732) 323-SNOW (7669)

- Updates will also be sent to Android and iPhone users of the My Base Guide app who have their location set to 'Joint Base MDL'.

Don't have the app? Visit your smart phone app store and search 'MyBaseGuide,' download it, and set the location to 'Joint Base MDL' and enable the ability to receive push notifications. Users can also scan the QRC codes at the following link to directly download the application to phones: www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-130125-057.pdf.

Additionally, if the storm causes any damage on base or a base facility encounters any problems, please call the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Customer Service Line as soon as possible at (609) 754-87CE (8723).