Full Notification

ADVISORY: Information on flood damage assistance
 
The State of Emergency is still in effect. Residents are encouraged to stay home. Although floodwaters are receding, there is still substantial flooding in Hoboken. Please do not drive through floodwaters or around barricades. Please do not walk through floodwaters as it contains raw sewage.

Discounted parking at municipal garages is extended until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Sept. 3.
 
Flooded items including furniture, carpets, and objects (each less than 50lbs) can be placed at the curb for garbage collection tonight. Please do not place building materials at the curb because they must be separated from regular garbage. The City will announce the collection schedule soon for flood damaged building materials such as dry wall, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, electrical or mechanical equipment, tile, wood, and insulation).  

The Mayor has been in contact with state senators, the Governors Office, and the White House to advocate for the declaration of a federal disaster so residents impacted by the storm can apply for FEMA funding. at https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual
 
Homeowners should keep a list of damages to structures and contents. In the event that the federal government declares an emergency, FEMA will assist impacted homeowners through the Individual Assistance programs. Individual Assistance offers financial support for damaged structures and contents. 
 
The City will expedite permits for storm recovery.  Permits are required for demolition and clean out of flood damaged building materials, such as dry wall, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, plumbing fixtures, and any electrical or mechanical equipment for heating and cooling.  The permit application is available on the City’s website at www.hobokennj.gov/forms or via the following link: https://hoboken.seamlessdocs.com/f/Construction_Permit_App.

Expedited procedures for submission of emergency permit applications will be updated shortly, in the meantime please follow the instructions included with the on-line permit application.
 
For suspected structural damage or foundation issues that are an immediate hazard contact the Construction official at [email protected] or (201) 420-2066, Community Emergency Response (CERT) Hotline or Hoboken Fire Department.

Starting at 2:00 p.m. CERT can be reached at 201-420-2000 ext 1701, 1702, 1703, and 1705.

If Substantial Damage is suspected (damages that exceed 50% of the value of the building, land not included) contact the City Floodplain Administrator, Ann Holtzman [email protected], 201-420-3100.  

For vehicles damaged by floodwaters, contact your auto insurer.  Most vehicle insurance covers flooding.  If the vehicle is not covered, the vehicle owner should keep a record of damages in the event the federal government declares an emergency.