BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Watch for our area from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. Snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches and wind gusts up to 50mph are forecast. The storm may result in “extremely dangerous travel due to heavy snowfall and strong winds with whiteout conditions” and downed power lines and tree limbs from strong winds.
Salt brine will be applied to streets beginning at midnight on Friday. Garbage pickup remains on schedule. Construction sites must secure or take down cranes and scaffolding and secure all materials.
PARKING PROHIBITED ON SNOW ROUTES
Residents are reminded not to park along emergency snow routes. Emergency Snow Routes are labeled with street signs that read “No Parking When Road Is Snow Covered.” In addition, Temporary No Parking signs will be posted along Observer Highway and additional sections of 13th Street as noted below.
Residents are urged to move cars from snow routes by Friday night to avoid being towed. When streets are snow covered, vehicles parked on snow emergency routes will be subject to towing. This is necessary to move police, fire and ambulances throughout Hoboken in time of emergency for the safety and welfare of all citizens. A list and map of emergency snow routes is available on the City website: www.hobokennj.org/snow.
Snow Emergency Routes & No Parking Permitted:
· Washington Street – Both Sides
· Willow Avenue (West Side) – Observer Hwy to 11th St
· 3rd Street (North Side) – Jackson St to River St
· 4th Street (South Side) – River St to Jackson St
· 5th Street (South Side) – Clinton St to Hudson St
· 9th Street (North Side) – Clinton St to Hudson St
· 13th Street (North Side) – Hudson St to Madison St (Snow route + Temporary No Parking Signs posted from Hudson Street to Washington Street and Willow Avenue to Madison Street)
· Observer Highway (Both Sides) (Temporary No Parking signs posted)
DISCOUNTED GARAGE PARKING
The City of Hoboken will provide reduced rate $5 per day parking in municipal Garage B (located on 2nd Street between Hudson and River Streets) and Garage D (215 Hudson Street) for residents with a valid Resident parking permit or Temporary parking permit placard beginning Friday, January 22 at 8:00pm through Sunday, January 24 at 8:00pm. In addition, Hoboken residents with disabilities who possess either a handicapped license plate or hang tag for their permitted vehicle may also park in the Midtown garage (371 4th Street) for the same reduced rate. Garage parking space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. When discounted parking is offered, garages frequently fill before the start of the discount period. Residents who wish to park in the garage outside of the discounted hours will be charged the regular garage fees during non-discount hours.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
The City will open an Emergency Operations Center starting on Saturday, January 23 at 7:00am. Residents may call the Command Center at 201-239-6644 to report unplowed streets, unshoveled sidewalks, or other non-emergency issues. Please do not call the Police Department with non-emergency issues. For all emergencies, please call 911.
SIDEWALKS
Property owners/occupants are reminded that they have six hours after the completion of a storm to remove snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property, along with adjoining wheelchair ramps or curb cuts. Snow and ice must be cleared from gutters a width of 2 feet into the street. It is illegal to shovel snow back into the street or on a fire hydrant. Residents in multi-unit buildings with management companies should ensure that they are aware of City regulations in order to avoid fines. Residents are encouraged to assist elderly or disabled neighbors and to clear snow from fire hydrants. Additional details on city code regarding snow removal for property owners can be found at www.hobokennj.org/snow. To report an unshoveled sidewalk, visit www.hoboken311.com or use the Hoboken 311 mobile application for iOS and Android.
SECURE ALL LOOSE OBJECTS
Wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour are forecast. Be sure your property (including construction sites) is secure. Bring in unsecured objects from patios and balconies and secure outdoor objects such as lawn furniture or garbage cans that could blow away and cause damage or injury.
RABIES CLINIC CANCELLED
The Health Department’s rabies vaccination clinic scheduled for Saturday, January 23 is cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date.
SATURDAY SENIOR HOP CANCELLED
There will be no Senior Hop on Saturday, January 23 due to the storm forecast.
