Community Corner
Where to Shelter from the Storm in South Orange
With power out, and snow in the forecast, some locals may need to leave home
South Orange Sheltering Information
With power outages remaining in the Village and in anticipation of the
Nor'easter storm forecast for tonight the Village is announcing the following
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shelters. When calling to utilize the shelter please advise the Police Desk if you
need transportation to the shelter or have any special needs.
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Baird Center - 5 Mead Street
Available immediately for South Orange residents
Residents must check into Baird before 9pm
Please call the South Orange Police Department, non-emergency
number - 973 763 3000, to use the shelter.
Baird has power, heat, and limited space for leashed pets
Bring your own bedding, medications, clothes, and any other
needs.
Shery Tefilo - 432 Scotland Road
Available immediately for South Orange residents
Residents must check into the shelter before 9pm
Please call the South Orange Police Department, non-emergency
number - 973 763 3000, to use the shelter.
This shelter has power and heat
Bring your own bedding, medications, clothes, and any other needs
Our Lady of Sorrows - 217 Prospect Street
Available immediately for South Orange residents
Residents must be checked into the shelter before 9pm if they plan on
staying overnight
Please call the South Orange Police Department, non-emergency
number - 973 763 3000, to use the shelter.
This shelter has power and heat,
Bring your own bedding, medications, clothes, and any other needs
Use Fourth Street entrance and parking lot across the street.
The South Orange Public Library continues to be a warming and charging facility for residents.
Please share the following info:
Services Available In Maplewood
Warming Stations
Prospect Presbyterian Church
Laundry
Shower Services
St George Church
Meals and shelter
DeHart Community Center
Meals and shelter
Morrow Church
Open from 9am-9pm, offering lunch and dinner until Friday
Shelter stations
St George Church (Ridgewood Road) – tentative, please check with church
DeHart Community Center (Burnett Avenue)
Please bring your own pillows, blankets, sheets, entertainment, medications, toiletries and other necessary items.
Charging Stations
Morrow Church (WiFi available)
DeHart Community Center
Main and Hilton Branch Libraries (WiF iavailable)
SOPAC (WiFi available)
Bank Of America @ 161 Maplewood Avenue (Wi Fi available)
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