NEW YORK (WABC) Freezing rain and ice are big concerns for residents across the Tri-State area Tuesday morning, especially north and west of New York City.
In places like Morristown, New Jersey the temperature was hovering right around the freezing mark as rain fell.
Statewide there were reports of close to 10,000 power outages, most of those in Warren County.
North and west of New York City crews worked through the night to treat roads.
Eyewitness News was there are they loaded salt and sand into a dozen trucks in Passaic County, where they will begin by salting the higher elevations first.
The National Weather Service offers the following tips to prepare for ice storms and minimize their impact: Put together an emergency supply kit before the storm hits Have a week s worth of food and prescriptions on hand in case you lose power or are unable to travel outside your home Trim weak or damaged branches around your home Don t leave windshield wipers raised on your vehicles Don t park your vehicles under trees Keep your electronic devices charged