West Deptford Township Office of Emergency Management

09/02/2026

Please use extreme caution in the aftermath of tonight’s storm if you have to travel. There are many areas in the south end of town that remain impassable due to downed electrical wires.
Do not attempt to move any wires, call 911 to report any wires down.

08/27/2026

🚨 PLEASE READ FULLY!! Fire, Police, and other emergency & utility crews are answering countless calls for service right now!

🚧 Roadway impacts are vast, and growing by the minute. The impacts include flooded roadways or intersections, downed trees, downed wires, and snapped utility poles. Always assume fallen wires are energized! ⚡️

🚧 ⚠️ SR 322 is impassable from SR45 to Tomlin Station Rd. in the Mullica Hill section of Harrison Twp.

📣 If you are home, STAY THERE! If you are out, proceed ahead when safe and with an abundance of caution! Lightening strikes to residential homes have been reported.

⛈️ Severe storm cells are still impacting Gloucester County and the region. Our officials witnessed several minutes of large hail. And as reported yesterday, these storms are capable of producing a tornado. Stay alert!

🌪️ Tornado WATCHES or WARNINGS continue to be monitored with a capable cell moving from the Woodstown - South Harrison Twp. areas tracking towards Harrison Twp. / Glassboro. - 2:10pm

☔️ We are under a FLASH FLOOD WARNING until 5:45pm!! 🚙 Turn Around, Don’t Drown!!

🚦Multiple area power outages have been reported, and many of them are affecting traffic signals!! Always come to a complete stop when signals are not functioning!

☎️ Report emergencies and hazards as need be, and be mindful of our dedicated 9-1-1 dispatchers who are extremely busy!

‼️ Additional significant updates to be added in post or in comments!

07/28/2026

02/22/2026

The West Deptford Township Emergency Operations Center will be fully activated and staffed beginning at 1900 hours (7:00 PM) on February 22nd through 0700 hours (7:00 AM) on February 23rd.

Operations will be adjusted as necessary based on conditions.

All non-life threatening emergencies and information during the storm:
West Deptford Emergency Operations Center
📞 (856) 845-4004 ext. 176
West Deptford Public Works & Water/Sewer
📞 (856) 845-4004 ext. 146

In the event of an emergency please dial 911.

01/25/2026

West Deptford Emergency Operations Center is activated and staffed with representatives from Police, Fire, and Public Works.

All non-life threatening emergencies and information during the storm:
West Deptford Emergency Operations Center
📞 856-845-4004 ext. 176
West Deptford Public Works & Water/Sewer
📞 856-845-4004 ext. 146 or 138

In the event of an emergency please dial 911.

01/24/2026

⚠️ WINTER STORM UPDATE:
* All Township roads have been brined. With the possibility of heavy ice in the forecast, crews will begin pretreating roads with salt later today.
* We urge all residents to remove all vehicles from the roadways. This helps ensure safer and more efficient conditions for all essential operations.
* If travel is not necessary please stay off the roads.

** All non-life threatening emergencies during the storm:
West Deptford Emergency Operations Center
856-845-4004 ext. 176
West Deptford Public Works & Water/Sewer
856-845-4004 ext. 146 or 138

Our top priority is the safety of our residents and first responders. We appreciate your cooperation. Stay safe!❄️

12/13/2025

Please take note this storm seems to have the possibility of effecting our area with greater impacts than first forecast. Keep in mind the heaviest snow will fall between midnight and 0700 and forecasts indicate the possibility of snow fall rates of 1” an hour. If this situation verifies roads will be extremely hazardous tomorrow morning. Please stay off the roads if you don’t need to go out in the morning and give crews time to clear the roads.