Winter Storm TOBY
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Last Update: Thurs 3/22/2018 AT 11:00em ET
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Wednesday, 3/21/2018 at 7:00am ET
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PennDOT issues road and travel restrictions 3/20/2018
STATUS: 3/22/2018 at 11:30am ET
Winter Storm TOBY has passed through the mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England regions.
 
The high winds forecasted did not fully materialize which reduced the overall numbers of power outages that were anticipated.

The electric sector is restoring power to their customers and all the resource needs for mutual assistance are met at this time.
 
Many thanks to the states for supporting the mutual assistance process and fleet movements for this event.


STATUS: 3/21/2018 at 9:00pm ET
Pennsylvania has lifted some of their travel restrictions and advisories. See below


STATUS: 3/21/2018 at 6:00pm ET
Pennsylvania has updated their travel restrictions and advisories. See below.

PEMA has opened their private sector dashboard for those interested in monitoring live statewide information. No password required:

https://share.dhs.gov/paboc





STATUS: 3/21/2018 at 7:00am ET
New Jersey has issued an emergency declaration along with road/travel restrictions.

STATUS: 3/20/2018 at 9:30pm ET
Pennsylvania has issued the following documents:
  1. Amended proclamation of disaster emergency. The proclamation is from the storms in early March and is still in effect until 3/31/2018.
  2. Waiver of utility  vehicles as it pertains to commercial vehicle restrictions. 


STATUS: 3/20/3018, 7:00pmET
A winter storm (aka Winter Storm TOBY) is moving into the mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England regions.

The potential for heavy wet snow, mixed in with icing, may create significant power outages from DC and the Shenandoah Valley, up through Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.  

Several electric sector Regional Mutual Assistance Groups (RMAGs) are engaged in the repositioning of crews in preparation for this event.Some mutual assistance resources are currently moving from Florida, South Carolina, and Louisiana, heading for PA, NJ, and MD 

 The electric sector will continue to monitor the storm through this evening. 
 
No states have issued emergency declarations as yet.

TOBY Power Restoration Overview

  • Operational Period: 3/20 - 3/23 2018
  • Impacted states: VA, MD, DC, DE, NJ, PA, NY, CT, NH, NY, Maine, Mass at this time. 
  • Electric sector fleets are mobilizing from across the East Coast to support power restoration effort in the Northeast
  • State That Have Declared Emergencies or Issued Guidance, Waivers, Travel bans, etc...: NJ, PA
  • Pass Through States: FL,SC,NC,VA,MD,DC,PA,DE,NJ,NY,CT,ME,VT,MA,NH,WV,OH,IN,IL,KY,TN,
  • Other Sectors Engaged: Electric, Fuel, Telecom, Medical, Lodging, and Supply Chains
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
As with all disasters, this information is subject to change without notice. The All Hazards Consortium, the Multi-State Fleet Response Working Group, the utilities involved, and the states, expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever, for any usage of this information by its recipient. Recipient’s usage of this data constitutes a waiver of any claim it may have with respect to its use of the data.   Please consider all information operationally confidential.
FRWG Daily Disaster Collaborative Dashboard:

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Daily Disaster Dashboard for the Multi-State Fleet Response Working Group (CLICK on Picture Above)........Green State = Pass Through.....Red State = Declared Emergency....Purple State - Issued Waivers or Guidance
GOVERNMENT DECLARATIONS / WAIVERS
(Documents/Links will be posted below as they are received)
STATE / FEDERAL AGENCY
DECLARATIONS / WAIVERS
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
PENNSYLVANIA
toby_pa_proclamation_of_disaster_emergency_03.13.2017__002_.pdf
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Wednesday, 3/21/2018 at 9:00pm ET

Good evening, information will remain available on the PABEOC dashboard throughout tonight, but it will not be monitored. https://share.dhs.gov/paboc 
 
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the PA Turnpike on Wednesday lifted additional restrictions from Interstates in eastern and central Pennsylvania at 8 pm. The rest of the remaining restrictions will be lifted at midnight.
 
At 8 p.m., the overall ban on commercial vehicle restrictions came off Interstates 83 and 380, and restrictions on empty trucks, tractors pulling double trailers and trailers towed by cars and pick- up trucks also were lifted from Interstate 81 between the Maryland line and the junction of Interstates 80 and 81 in Luzerne County.
 
A ban on commercial vehicles was lifted from Interstate 70, from the Maryland line to the Turnpike, at 4 p.m. and from Interstate 84 at 6 p.m.
 
Pennsylvania coordinated its actions with its counterparts in New York and New Jersey so to avoid unnecessary traffic bottlenecks across state lines.
 
The ban and restrictions had been placed beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday due to forecasts calling for significant snow across many areas of Pennsylvania.
 
The PA Turnpike lifted additional truck/trailer and speed-limit restrictions on some sections of the Turnpike system in western and central Pennsylvania at 8 p.m.:
 
  • The truck/trailer ban was lifted on the east-west mainline (Interstate 76 and Interstates 70/76) from the Breezewood Exit (No. 161) to the Harrisburg East Exit (No. 247).
 
  • The 45 mph speed-limit restriction was lifted on the east-west mainline (I-70/76) from the New Stanton Exit (No. 75) to the Breezewood Exit (No. 161).
 
At 10 p.m. the commercial and speed restrictions will be lifted off the portion of Interstate 476, the PA Turnpike Northeastern Extension. 
 
At midnight, the commercial vehicle ban was to be lifted off Interstate 78.
 
Also, at midnight the remaining restrictions on light vehicles and trailers will be lifted from Interstates 76, 80, 95, 176, 476 and 676 in eastern Pennsylvania, and the remaining sections of the Pennsylvania Turnpike -- Interstates 76 and 276 (the east-west mainline).









Wednesday 3/21/2018 at 6:00pm ET

Good afternoon. Please see the attached updates on road/speed restrictions. The dashboard is available to view updates and information throughout the day and download files. https://share.dhs.gov/paboc This board will be monitored through the day. You can access the site without signing in. 
 
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on Wednesday lifted restrictions from several interstates as of 4 p.m., but left others in place. 
The overall ban on commercial vehicles was lifted from:
• Interstate 70, from the Maryland line to the Turnpike.
• Interstate 84 (westbound only, entire length) 
 
The commercial ban remains on:
• Interstate 83 (entire length)
• Interstate 84 (eastbound, entire length)
• Interstate 78 (entire length)
• Interstate 380 (entire length) 
 
Interstate 84 in New York and Interstates 78 and 80 in New Jersey remain restricted due to forecasts of continued heavy snow. PennDOT’s and the PA Turnpike’s other ban on empty straight CDL-weighted trucks, tractors hauling double trailers, tractors hauling empty trailers, trailers pulled by passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, motorcycles and recreational vehicles, or RVs, was lifted from:
• Interstate 79 from the Turnpike to Interstate 80.
• Interstate 99 (entire length)
• Interstate 76, the East-West Turnpike mainline, between the Ohio line and the Breezewood Interchange 
 
The ban on these latter categories remains on:
• Interstate 76, the Schuylkill Expressway and the East-West Turnpike mainline from Breezewood east to and Valley Forge.
• Interstates 276 and 476, a portion of the mainline Turnpike between Valley Forge and the Delaware River Bridge in southeastern Pennsylvania and the entire Northeastern Extension.
• Interstate 476 between the Turnpike and Interstate 95.
• Interstate 676 (entire length)
• Interstate 176 (entire length)
• Interstate 95 (entire length)
• Interstate 78 (entire length)
• Interstate 80 from the New Jersey line to the junction with Interstate 81.
• Interstate 81 from the Maryland line to the junction with Interstate 80.
 
Electric utility outage sites and phone numbers to report outages.
http://www.puc.pa.gov/about_puc/press_releases.aspx?ShowPR=3989
 
For airport closures updates:
 
http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/usmap.jsp
 
Road conditions:
http://www.511PA.com.
 
PennDOT's owned and rented plow trucks, with vehicle locations viewable
511PA.
 
PA Turnpike Advisories
 
https://www.paturnpike.com/rttc/default.aspx
 


Tuesday 3/20/2018 at 9"35pm ET

1. Amended proclamation of disaster emergency. The proclamation is from the storms in early March and is still in effect.

2. Waiver of utility  vehicles as it pertains to commercial vehicle restrictions. 




Tuesday 3/20/2018
Pennsylvania has issued transportation guidance and restrictions.

Additional restriction added to I-676 (in red below)
In anticipation of significant snow fall across Pennsylvania beginning Tuesday night, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will impose a series of restrictions on most interstates beginning at 8 PM.  

PennDOT is imposing a ban on empty straight CDL-weighted trucks, tractors hauling double trailers, tractors hauling empty trailers, trailers pulled by passenger vehicles or pick-up trucks, motorcycles and recreational vehicles, or RVs, on: 
  • Interstate 676 in Philadelphia.
  • Interstate 476 between the Turnpike and Interstate 95.
  • Interstate 76 across the state, which includes the Schuylkill Expressway and the East-West Turnpike mainline.
  • Interstates 276 and 476, a portion of the mainline Turnpike in southeastern Pennsylvania and the entire Northeastern Extension.
  • Interstate 176 (entire length)
  • Interstate 95 (entire length)
  • Interstate 78 (entire length)
  • Interstate 80 from the New Jersey line to the junction with Interstate 81.
  • Interstate 81 from the Maryland line to the junction with Interstate 80.
  • Interstate 99 (entire length)
  • Interstate 79 from the Turnpike to Interstate 80. 

In addition, also beginning at 8 PM, a full ban on commercial vehicles will be imposed on:
  • Interstate 70, from the Maryland line to the Turnpike.
  • Interstate 83 (entire length)
  • Interstate 84 (entire length)
  • Interstate 380 (entire length)

A commercial vehicle is defined as a vehicle used for commerce and meets one of the following conditions: 
  • Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 17,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater.
  • Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation.
  • Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation.
  • Is a school bus.
  • Is transporting hazardous materials which is required to be placarded in accordance with Department regulations.

Restrictions will remain in place as long as conditions warrant. As conditions develop, speed restrictions will be considered on these routes. If the forecast changes, PennDOT will quickly review and possibly adjust or lift the restrictions. 

If traveling during severe winter weather, motorists should make sure their gas tank is full and they pack an emergency kit, which should include non-perishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and warm clothes. Remember also any special needs, such as baby food, pet supplies or medications. 

When queues form and roadways are expected to be closed for long periods because of crashes and other traffic disruptions, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency can activate the 511PAConnect system to establish contact via cellphone to trapped motorists. 

Motorists are reminded that roadways will not be free of snow while precipitation is falling. With freezing temperatures, roads that look wet may be icy, and extra caution is needed when approaching bridges and highway ramps where ice can form without warning. Motorists should leave plenty of space – six car lengths --- when following a truck that is plowing or spreading winter materials.

Also, reduced speeds are a must when traveling during snow events. 

While driving in severe weather, motorists should follow these protocols: 
  • always travel at a safe speed for conditions, no matter what the posted limit is;
  • allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks; and
  • never pass a truck that is actively plowing or spreading salt 

While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists are encouraged to “Know Before You Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 850 traffic cameras. Users can also see plow truck statuses and travel alerts along a specific route using the “Check My Route” tool. 

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices,

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PennDOTNews.
 
MEDIA CONTACT: Rich Kirkpatrick, 717-439-1787


As storm conditions develop, a comprehensive commercial-vehicle ban and/or speed restrictions could be imposed across significant portions of the PA Turnpike system.
NEW JERSEY
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3/20/2018 AT 11:00 PM ET

Colonel Patrick J. Callahan has announced a commercial vehicle travel ban due to the anticipated severity of the impending nor’easter. Effective tonight, Tuesday, March 20, at 8:00 p.m., there will be a commercial vehicle travel ban for the entire length of following roadways:
·  I-78
·  I-80
·  I-280
·  I-287
The commercial vehicle travel ban applies to:
·  All tractor-trailers
·  Empty straight CDL-weighted trucks
·  Passenger vehicles pulling trailers
·  Recreational vehicles
·  Motorcycles
Trucks already in New Jersey are encouraged to use truck stops or rest areas during the ban. In order for road crews to effectively plow, drivers should not park on shoulders. Residents and motorists should avoid driving unless you are an essential employee needed for emergency response. If you do not have to be on the roads during the storm, please stay home. If you must go out, drive slowly, fill your gas tank, charge your phone, pack blankets, water and non-perishable food items. Attached, please find the Administrative Order Travel Restriction.
 
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