Borough of Matawan, Office of Emergency Management

09/11/2026

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost and the heroes who courageously gave their all to save others on September 11, 2001.

08/27/2026

Road Closure Alert - Ravine Drive from Main Street to Matawan Avenue is CLOSED due to flooding. Please do not attempt to drive through the flooded roadway and use an alternate route. Thank you for your cooperation and be safe!

08/24/2026

⚠️ POWER OUTAGE UPDATE

The Borough of Matawan is aware of a power outage currently affecting approximately 1,700 JCP&L customers in our community.

JCP&L crews are responding, and the Borough is actively communicating with JCP&L as they investigate the outage and work to restore service.

With the warm temperatures, Borough Hall will be open and available as a Cooling Center for any residents who are without power and need a cool place to go.

We will continue to monitor the situation and share additional information as it becomes available.

Please stay safe and check on neighbors who may need assistance.

07/28/2026

07/10/2026

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT – Portions of Ravine Drive will be CLOSED Monday through Friday from 7 AM to approximately 5 PM for three months (weather permitting). As part of the ongoing water main improvements, construction will take place at the intersection of Middlesex Road and Ravine Drive, continuing along the entire length of Ravine Drive and ending at the intersection of Robert Street and Ravine Drive. During this time, please follow the posted detours or plan an alternate route. Thank you for your cooperation and drive safely.

07/09/2026

Road Closure Alert - Ravine Drive from Jackson Street to Matawan Avenue is CLOSED due to flooding. Please do not attempt to drive through the flooded roadway and use an alternate route. Thank you for your cooperation and be safe.

07/09/2026

Road Closure Alert - Matawan Avenue from Ravine Drive to Marc Drive is CLOSED due to flooding. Please do not attempt to drive through the flooded roadway and use an alternate route. Thank you for your cooperation and be safe!

07/06/2026

Areas of flash flooding are expected again today, with the primary areas along and south & east of the I-95 corridor. Have already seen some reports of 2 inches per hour in some locales.

If you have any reports of flooding, please pass them along to us when it is safe to do so.

01/23/2026

The Borough of Matawan Office of Emergency Management and the Matawan Police Department are currently monitoring a significant winter storm forecasted to affect our area beginning tomorrow evening into Monday, January 26th. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area in effect from 7pm Saturday, January 24th through 1pm Monday, January 26th. Current forecasts indicate snowfall amounts anywhere between six and sixteen inches and potential ice accumulation of 0.1-0.3 inches. Snowfall rates near 1-2” per hour are possible during the daytime period Sunday.

In addition to the potential major winter storm, dangerous cold is expected beginning this evening and continuing through next week. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for our area beginning tonight. Dangerously cold wind chills in the single digits or below zero are expected for several consecutive nights. Prolonged exposure to these cold temperatures could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Please remember that there is no parking on any Borough street when snow covered. Borough Ordinance also mandates the clearing of sidewalks within 12 hours of daylight after the snow has fallen. Any untreated surfaces will freeze and become slick.

In the event power outages occur due to severe weather, customers without power are encouraged to report their outage to JCP&L by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), clicking the “Report Outage” link on www.firsenergycorp.com, or by texting “OUT” to 544487.

The Borough of Matawan Office of Emergency Management and the Matawan Police Department will continue to monitor the weather forecasts and provide updates if necessary. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. If traveling is absolutely necessary, please use extreme caution and be safe!