Crime & Safety

Fire Dept. Needs Residents' Help During, After Storm

Officials ask citizens to assist in clearing local hydrants.

With heavy snow blanketing the area Friday and Saturday, the Morris Plains Fire Department needs residents' help.

Officials are asking citizens to help keep fire hydrants accessible.

Residents are requested to shovel out the fire hydrant nearest to their home. Officials say this will make hydrants easier for emergency responders to find and use in the event of a fire.

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