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Travel ban extended until 4 p.m.
Hoboken community members are reminded that a travel ban remains in effect until 4 p.m. and only essential vehicles and personnel are permitted on the roads. The travel ban is in place due to the ongoing State of Emergency and blizzard as clear streets will allow public works crews to continue to conduct plowing operations safely and public safety teams to respond to emergencies quickly.
The City of Hoboken has already had over a foot of snow. Heavy winds of up to 40 mph remain possible throughout today, causing dangerous, whiteout conditions and little to no visibility.
The City remains under a State of Emergency, and residents are strongly urged to stay home unless absolutely necessary. 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.
Downed branches reported
Please be aware that the blizzard conditions mean that tree branches are breaking under the heavy and wet snow. The Hoboken Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management are responding to downed branches and trees as they occur but please be careful if you are an essential worker and you must be outside, 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
With wind gusts of up to 50 mph possible, residents should secure all loose objects outside or bring them inside, especially from balconies.
Strong winds and heavy snow could down trees and power lines, resulting in power outages. To prepare for a possible power outage, residents should keep flashlights, extra batteries, a battery-powered radio, and a fully charged portable phone charger available.
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).
Downed trees and large limbs can be reported to the Hoboken Fire Department at (201) 420-2004.
Cancellations, closures & adjustments
City & Community services
Transit
Emergency Snow Routes being enforced
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 for the safety and welfare of all residents. 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
Keep sidewalks & curb ramps clear While the Division of Public Works will salt and plow streets, property owners and occupants are reminded that they have six (6) hours after the completion of a storm to remove snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property, along with adjoining curb ramps or curb cuts.
Additionally, the Hoboken Fire Department is also asking residents with hydrants near their homes to clear three feet of snow from around, and a path to, the hydrant. This will allow firefighters quick access during emergencies, instead of clearing snow. 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 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.
The City will likely begin sidewalk inspections by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24.To report an un-shoveled sidewalk, please email sanitationinspectors@hobokennj.gov.
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
Municipal parking garages remain FULL
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. The City will update residents via Nixle and social media before discounted parking ends.
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.
