Key items in this Update:
Travel ban lifted; Unnecessary travel strongly discouraged
While a local travel ban has been lifted, the City of Hoboken remains under a State of Emergency. The City and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) strongly urge all residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel, as conditions remain dangerous. Even though the precipitation has ended, winds continue to blow the near two feet of snow that fell in Hoboken.
Staying off the roads will also allow crews to continue to safely remove snow and treat roadways. If you walk outside, PLEASE DO NOT WALK IN THE STREET. Vehicles may not see you, and due to snow conditions, sudden stopping may be difficult.
Emergency Snow Routes remain in effect to allow for overnight snow removal
As a reminder, any vehicle that remains parked on snow emergency routes is subject to ticketing and towing. This is necessary to allow emergency vehicles to move throughout Hoboken, and to allow for the overnight snow removal of parking lanes.
Parking is also restricted on the east side of Grand Street between Third and Eighth Streets.
A map and list of emergency snow routes is available on the City’s website: www.hobokennj.gov/snow.
Snow emergency routes will remain in place until OEM declares them clear and releases them for parking. To learn more about Emergency Snow Routes, click here for the City’s FAQ: www.hobokennj.gov/resources/snow-faq
Overnight snow removal begins at 7 p.m.
The City and Hudson County will begin overnight snow removal at 7 p.m. tonight, on the following Emergency Snow Routes:
Hoboken Police Officers and the Hudson County Sheriff's Department will be on site to assist with traffic detours as necessary.
Please be reminded that snow removal involves large equipment, including plows, payloaders, and dump trucks, which will cause noise. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as crews work to clear the parking lanes of snow.
Keep sidewalks & curb ramps clear; Inspections begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday
The City of Hoboken will deploy additional inspectors tomorrow morning to conduct sidewalk inspections and ensure sidewalks are shoveled and accessible for pedestrians. Please remember that property owners and occupants have six hours after the completion of the storm to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, curb cuts, curb ramps, and fire hydrants adjacent to their properties. While the snow ended by approximately 2 p.m. today, the City will allow additional time past the standard deadline, due to the total accumulation of snow.
Sidewalk inspections are scheduled to begin by 9 a.m. tomorrow.
The City performs proactive inspections and relies on citizen complaints to help identify property owners that are not meeting sidewalk safety requirements. While most property owners comply with the safety regulations, the City will issue fines to those who do not keep sidewalks clear.
To report an un-shoveled sidewalk, please email sanitationinspectors@hobokennj.gov.
Residents are urged to use caution when shoveling as the snow is expected to be wet and heavy. Please assist elderly or disabled neighbors with clearing snow from their properties. It is illegal to shovel snow back onto streets or onto fire hydrants.
The Division of Public Works will continue to salt and plow roads as necessary and treat public sidewalks.
To learn more about snow removal, click here: www.hobokennj.gov/resources/snow-faq
Volunteer to assist neighbors with snow removal
The City is launching a volunteer snow removal program for those 60 years old or older or those who have a disability and need assistance clearing snow from their property, sidewalk, curb ramp, or curb cuts, as well as their vehicles after the storm.
Please note, snow removal requests will occur pending the availability of volunteers on a first come, first served basis.
To register for the program, click here: https://hoboken.seamlessdocs.com/f/SnowRemovalRegistration
To volunteer for the program, click here: https://hoboken.seamlessdocs.com/f/VolunteerRegistrationSnowRemoval
Discounted rate at municipal parking garages expires at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25
Discounted garage parking will end at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Residents are advised to move their cars prior to that time. Upon exit, the garage attendant will calculate the total amount due. To avoid delays, please plan to exit early, as lines can form when the discounted rate ends.
Garage B and Midtown Garage are both full and closed to discounted parking at this time. Spots remain available for monthly and business permit holders.
Downed branches reported
Due to earlier blizzard conditions, tree branches continue to break under the heavy and wet snow. The Hoboken Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management are responding to downed branches and trees as much as possible. Please be careful if you are an essential worker and you must be outside, and don’t walk that you avoid walking under areas that may have heavy branches.
Call the Hoboken Police Department’s non-emergency line if you see branches down that are blocking the street at 201-420-2100.
Report power outages to PSE&G
Please report power outages and downed wires to PSEG at https://nj.myaccount.pseg.com/myservicepublic/outagepublic, texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734), or call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).
Cancellations, closures & adjustments
City & Community services
Transit
Stay informed
Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Hoboken and Hoboken’s Office of Emergency Management on social media for updates:
Residents should also sign up to receive alerts by email and text message at www.hobokennj.gov/alerts. Please provide your email as the majority of Nixle advisories are sent to an email address and not via text.
For more information on Hoboken's winter weather operations go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/winter-weather-operations.
