North Jersey towns prepare for storm

North Jersey officials and residents are bracing for the upcoming storm thats expected to dump large amounts of snow in the area. Governor Christie has already declared a state of emergency and many schools and workplaces have already closed. Read more about how the region is preparing.

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Shawn Shields of Bergenfield loads 15 bags of salt into his car at the Home Depot in Hackensack.

Salt trucks started a second pass on every road in the borough at mid-afternoon Monday, Mayor Liz White said.

The three trucks made their first pass at 6:30 a.m. in hopes of preventing a layer of ice from forming beneath the expected snow.

Related: Tips for driving in the snow and ice

Department of Public Works employees have been split into two crews, the second of which will take over at 8 p.m. and work through the night, White said.

Stand-by ambulance, fire and CERT volunteers are also in position, she said.

"We feel pretty good," White said, adding that officials are particularly concerned about power outages. "We hope mother nature cooperates a little."

Residents can find updates on the borough's website: allendalenj.gov or its hotline 1-800-837-0300.

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