hoboken

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area beginning late Saturday night into Monday afternoon. Hoboken’s Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the forecast, which will likely bring frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall as NWS currently forecasts potential snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. 

Mayor Jabbour has been meeting with City directors, division heads, and County partners to coordinate winter storm preparedness and response efforts since earlier this week. The City currently has at least 325 tons of salt on hand, and the City’s and County’s combined fleet of more than 20 plows, salt spreaders, and multi-purpose vehicles is on standby.  

Public works crews will begin pre-treating roadways ahead of the storm to reduce icy conditions, and snow removal and salting operations will continue throughout and after the event as needed.  

As weather forecasts are updated, residents can expect the next advisory tomorrow, approximately 48 hours before the storm, following the next operational briefing. 

Residents are encouraged to take steps now to prepare for potential winter storm impacts. 

Residents should plan ahead to stay warm as temperatures drop, limit travel when possible, and check on neighbors, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families with young children. 

How to prepare 

• Residents should stock up on salt and ensure a snow shovel is available. 
• Residents are encouraged to have sufficient food, water, and other essential supplies on hand. 
• Necessary medications should be refilled before Sunday. 
• Residents who must go outside should dress in warm layers. 
• Avoid traveling by car and if not possible, drive with extreme caution. 

Heavy and thick ice can damage power lines and cause 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). 

Heating & fire safety 

Residents should use caution with space heaters, fireplaces, and alternative heat sources to reduce fire risk. Generators, grills, camp stoves, stoves, and ovens should never be used indoors or as heating sources. Space heaters should be kept at least three feet away from anything that can burn, plugged directly into a wall outlet without extension cords or power strips, and turned off or unplugged when leaving the room or sleeping. 

Residents should ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly, replace batteries as needed, and keep exterior vents clear of snow. If gas odors are detected or a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, residents should leave the home immediately and call 911 or the Hoboken Fire Department’s dispatch emergency number at 201-420-2004. 

As a reminder, property owners in Hoboken are required to provide adequate heat from Oct. 1 through May 1. Municipal code requires heating systems to be properly installed, maintained, and capable of safely heating all habitable rooms and bathrooms to at least 68 degrees. 

If you experience insufficient heat, contact your landlord first. If the issue is not resolved, contact the Hoboken Health Department at 201-420-2000, ext. 1620. 

Residents should continue to monitor local weather forecasts and understand emergency alerts.  

Stay Informed 

Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Hoboken and Hoboken’s Office of Emergency Management on social media for real-time updates: 

• Twitter/X: = https://x.com/CityofHoboken  and https://x.com/HobokenOEM  
• Facebook: facebook.com/hoboken 
• Instagram: instagram.com/hobokennj/ and https://www.instagram.com/hobokenpublicsafety/  

For more information on Hoboken’s winter weather operations, visit: 
https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/winter-weather-operations  

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