Leonia Office of Emergency Management

02/21/2026

A Blizzard Warning is in effect from 1PM Sunday until 6PM Monday with heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches are possible with wind gusting as high as 50mph.

From the National Weather Service: “Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life threatening. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.”

Downed power lines can be extremely dangerous and should always be considered “live”. To report hazards and other dangerous conditions, call 9-1-1. To report a power outage, call PSE&G at 800-436-7734,

To assist the Department of Public Works and their snow plowing operations, please remove all cars from the public roads. If you must park in the street, please follow all parking regulations including the alternate side of the street parking ordinance. For streets covered under the snow emergency ordinance (B.O. 194-9), all cars must be removed from the street to avoid being summonsed and towed.

Please plan ahead and move cars now before the snow falls. Municipal parking lots at Elm Place, Beechwood Place and the Public Library may be used during the storm.

The Ramadan Ceremony scheduled for Sunday at 4:30pm in the Leonia Senior Center has been postponed. More information will be sent out when it is rescheduled.

The Leonia Volunteer Fire Department is asking for your assistance during the storm. Please help clear snow from fire hydrants if possible. This will save valuable time in the event of an emergency.

We will send out additional Nixle messages with updates throughout the storm. Please help us with sharing this message and encourage friends and neighbors to sign up for Nixle. Instructions for Nixle Alerts can be found on the Borough's website. You can also sign up for Nixle mobile alerts by texting "07605" to "888777".

01/21/2026

12/26/2025

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4pm this afternoon until 1pm Saturday. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 5-9 inches. Please prepare now for the storm and avoid driving during the storm if possible.

The Borough's "No Parking During Snow Emergency" ordinance (194-9) takes effect as soon as roads are snow covered. Please remove cars from snow emergency streets before the storm starts. During the last snow storm, there were over 100 cars parked in violation of the ordinance making it difficult for the Department of Public Works to clear the roads. Having passable roads is critically important for the Fire Department and EMS to reach you during an emergency. We are asking for your cooperation again, please follow all posted parking regulations, including alternate side of the street parking. Vehicles parked in violation may be summonsed and towed.

Please remember to clear sidewalks after the storm and do not place any snow in the street. If you have a fire hydrant on your property, please consider clearing the snow around the hydrant.

Please stay safe during the storm and thank you for your cooperation.

07/27/2023

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 11:00am this morning to 9:00pm tomorrow (Friday). Due to the heat and humidity, the heat index is expected to reach 105 degrees which will significantly increase the risk for heat related illnesses. The Leonia Public Library (227 Fort Lee Road) has been designated as a cooling center for today and tomorrow from 10:00am until 5:00pm. Residents that need assistance getting to the Library may call Leonia Police Department at 201-944-0800 to request transportation.

Bergen County has designated 4 cooling centers at the following locations:
County Administration Building, (201) 336-7300
One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, 1st Floor (

Garfield Senior Activity Center (973) 478-0502
480 Midland Avenue, Garfield

Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center (201) 445-5690
46-50 Center Street, Midland Park, NJ

Southwest Bergen Senior Activity Center (201) 935-8920
147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ

The County cooling centers will be open today and tomorrow from 9:00am until 6:00pm. Residents requiring a ride to a County emergency cooling center may call 201-368-5955 x1 during between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Emergency requests may be arranged after hours by dialing 201-394-2882.

Please take precautions to avoid the heat and check on family members and neighbors who are at risk for heat related illnesses. If heat stroke or heat exhaustion is suspected, dial 9-1-1. Stay safe.

07/24/2022

Please see the following message below from Veolia Water regarding the Boil Water Advisory being LIFTED - Effective Immediately:

The Boil Water Advisory is lifted. It is no longer necessary to boil water before use in Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Fairview, Fort Lee, Leonia, Palisades Park and Ridgefield. Residents are encouraged to run their faucets for 3 to 5 minutes to flush their plumbing. Empty and clean automatic ice makers and water chillers. Service connections with a water softener/cartridge filters should be run through a regeneration cycle or other procedures recommended by the manufacturer. We thank you for your patience as we worked to ensure your water meets stringent health and safety standards.

07/22/2022

BOIL WATER ADVISORY: see below message from Veolia.

This is an important message from Veolia. A boil water advisory is in effect for Fairview, Cliffside Park, Ridgefield, Edgewater, Fort Lee, Palisades Park and Leonia. Customers in these municipalities should boil their water for one minute for the following: drinking, cooking or baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula or food, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets and all other consumption. Water does not have to be boiled for showering or washing dishes and clothes. We will continue to provide updates and you will be notified when the order is lifted. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. For more information, please go to

07/22/2022

This is an important message from Veolia. A boil water advisory is in effect for Fairview, Cliffside Park, Ridgefield, Edgewater, Fort Lee, Palisades Park and Leonia. Customers in these municipalities should boil their water for one minute for the following: drinking, cooking or baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula or food, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets and all other consumption. Water does not have to be boiled for showering or washing dishes and clothes. We will continue to provide updates and you will be notified when the order is lifted. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. For more information, please go to mywater.veolia.us

08/10/2021

On Wednesday August 11, 2021 a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) will be conducted. The Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Emergency Alert will be activated at 2:20 PM. A test message will be heard on the radio, television, and may also be displayed as a text message on cell phones