Earlier this morning, we teamed up with Lambs Terrace Fire Company to conduct Ice Rescue training at the pond off Hider Lane. As the cold weather approaches each year, we review the equipment and techniques that we would use in the event of an emergency. However it's not every year that the weather allows us to get hands on training, so when we are provided with the opportunity to do so, we jump at it. Firefighters were able to work on single and two person rescues utilizing varying methods and equipment.
We would like to remind everyone that no ice should be considered safe, and advise you to not venture out on to it. We've been fortunate here in GT this season, however there have already been several incidents with victims falling through in surrounding towns and counties.
::THIS IS JUST A DRILL::
Multiple companies are currently conducting Ice Rescue training at the pond off Hiders Lane. There is no cause for alarm.
Somerdale Rd. will be completely closed in the area of the firehouse beginning tonight at 7pm. Yes, even if you "only have to go just right there", you will still need to go ALL of the way around. Please seek an alternate route.🚧🚨 Gloucester Township Police Traffic Advisory- Somerdale Road, in the area of the bridge construction, will have a FULL road closure starting Friday evening 7 PM to Saturday morning 7 AM. 🚨🚧
🚧 Somerdale Road will be completely closed at Chews Landing Road ⛔️, and partially open at Warwick Road to allow access to residents living in the neighborhoods between Warwick Road and Lamppost Lane. 🚧
🚧 Detour Information:
From Chews Landing Road: Travel westbound, turn right onto Black Horse Pike, turn right onto Evesham Road, turn right onto East Atlantic Avenue, turn right onto Warwick Road.
From Warwick Road: Travel northbound, turn left onto East Atlantic Avenue, turn left onto Evesham Road, turn left onto Black Horse Pike, turn left onto Chews Landing Road.