Hoboken may have dodged a watery fate, but high winds did not spare our fair city. Please stay home. The clean-up of downed trees and power lines is ongoing.
Advisory from the City of Hoboken:
No flooding reported by North Hudson Sewerage Authority
Despite periods of heavy rain, the North Hudson Sewerage Authority indicated there was no flooding during today’s storm. Over one inch of rain was reported, with the peak 15-minute intensity measured as 2.36 inches per hour at 11:45 am. The H5 flood pump was operational for over an hour beginning at 11:45 am, pumping out 1.6 million gallons of rainwater and preventing flooding in regions of Northwest Hoboken. The Southwest Resiliency Park and 7th and Jackson Resiliency Park’s underground detention systems were functional and stored rainwater during the storm, also helping to prevent flooding.
Downed trees and wires in approximately 35 locations
Heavy winds from today’s storm has resulted in a number of downed trees, power lines and wires throughout Hoboken, and a complete closure of approximately 35 blocks in various locations. To report a downed tree or power line, please call the Hoboken Police Department at 201-420-2100 or the Hoboken Fire Department at 201-420-2004.
Photo credit: Barbara B.
Residents asked to remain indoors for next several hours
Residents are asked to remain indoors over the next several hours due to the continued high winds and risk of additional trees and power lines coming down.
Driving still prohibited from 5 pm Tuesday to 5 am Wednesday
Due to continued heavy winds, 35 blocks of road closures, crews utilizing roadways to remove debris and downed trees throughout the City, and risk of trees and power lines coming down on roadways, the Office of Emergency Management is still prohibiting driving from 5 pm Tuesday to 5 am Wednesday (with the exception of emergency personnel and first responders).
City begins clean-up
The Hoboken Police Department, Hoboken Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management and Department of Environmental Services continue to work to respond to downed trees and power lines. The City has reached out to PSE&G to coordinate the removal of power lines, many of which are impacted by downed trees, however PSE&G is currently prioritizing a response in other parts of the state as 1.3 million New Jersey residents are without power. As a result, the removal of trees and power lines could take up to several days. City staff continue to remove debris and clean public spaces including parks.
Clearing of branches and debris from property
Property owners are asked to place branches and other large yard waste on the curb tonight, as the City will schedule a special yard waste pickup for Wednesday.
Church Square Park, Maxwell Park, Stevens Park and Columbus Park closed
Due to downed trees, Church Square Park, Maxwell Park, Stevens Park and Columbus Park are closed indefinitely. Several trees were uprooted at Maxwell Park, which will be assessed tomorrow by an arborist to determine whether or not the trees can be replanted. Portions of Elysian Park may also be closed to repair playground equipment that was damaged.
Street sweeping and all parking regulations to resume tomorrow
Street sweeping is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, August 5 to allow street sweepers to clear debris. All other parking rules and regulations will remain in effect.
NJ Transit rail service suspended
New Jersey Transit has suspended rail service until further notice. For further updates, please monitor the NJ Transit social media feeds or website.
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