Key items in this Nixle:
State of Emergency and travel ban in effect
The City of Hoboken is under a State of Emergency and travel ban as the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management has issued a statewide mandatory travel ban due to the blizzard.
All non-essential vehicles and personnel must remain off the roads starting at 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. tomorrow, Feb. 23. This includes municipal and county roads. Hoboken Police will enforce the ban on local roadways, and violators may be issued traffic summonses.
For more information on who is exempt from the travel ban, CLICK HERE.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted total snow accumulation of 18 to 22 inches, with the possibility of 2” to 3” per hour overnight. Wind gusts as high as 50 miles per hour are anticipated.
The City is also under a Coastal Flood Warning beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, with high tide at approximately 12:15 a.m. Minor coastal flooding is possible near certain low-lying areas of the waterfront. Sinatra Drive is closed from Fifth Street to 11th Street until further notice due to the Coastal Flood Warning.
Emergency Snow Routes being enforced
Towing has begun on snow emergency routes as roads are now snow covered. 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
Cancellations, closures & adjustments
PATH announced that as of 9:30 p.m. NWK-JSQ service will be suspended. The last train from Newark is 9:30 p.m. The last train from World Trade Center is 9:27 p.m. JSQ-WTC, JSQ-33 via HOB will operate on or close to schedule.
The Hoboken City Council meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, will now be held virtually via Zoom at 7 pm. Residents can join using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86862589390?pwd=eKP51EYaF3DVWeI76iaRKNhQuGR52U.1
For additional log in information, CLICK HERE.
The City’s Black History Month Celebration, including the high school speech contest, has been postponed. The preliminary round of speech presentations, originally scheduled for tomorrow, will now be held on Monday, March 2, Final presentations and the City’s Black History Month Celebration to be held on Thursday, March 5, at 3:30 p.m., at City Hall.
All NJ Transit service has been suspended.
City Hall and the Multi Service Center will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 23.
Hop shuttle service and street cleaning have been suspended for tomorrow, Feb. 23.
The City’s Division of Recreation cancelled all recreation programs on Monday, Feb. 23.
Waste collection is cancelled for tonight, Feb. 22. As of now, the City’s contractor will collect garbage and recycling on Monday night.
The Hoboken Public School District, Hoboken Charter School, HOLA Dual Language Charter School, and Elysian Charter School will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 23.
The Hoboken Public Library is closed tomorrow, Feb. 23.
Citi Bike docking stations and bike share services are suspended. Citi Bike riders are encouraged to check the Citi Bike and Lyft apps for service updates.
Secure loose objects; Report downed lines and power outages
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
