Thursday, February 25, 2010

City of Hoboken - Winter Storm Warning

City of Hoboken - Winter Storm Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area. The alert will remain in effect until 6 P.M. on Friday (February 26th). The alert means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice may occur. Strong winds are also possible. Please prepare accordingly.

Due to the snow storm, street cleaning regulations for Thursday, February 25th are canceled. Street cleaning regulations will be in effect on Friday, February 26th. Parking meters must still be fed.

The City of Hoboken has made all the necessary preparations for this potential storm. Please be advised that as soon as City streets are covered with a layer of snow, cars must be removed from all emergency snow routes. These routes are clearly identified on street signs. They include:

Name of street and Location
  • Washington Street - Both Sides
  • Willow Avenue West Side- Observer Hwy to 11th Street
  • Third Street North Side- Jackson Street to River Street
  • Fourth Street South Side- River Street to Jackson Street
  • Fifth Street South Side- Clinton Street to Hudson Street
  • 13th Street North Side-Washington Street to Willow Avenue

During a Snow Emergency there is No Parking on these streets. Violators will be towed. This is necessary to move Police, Fire and Ambulances throughout Hoboken in times of emergency for the safety and welfare of all our citizens.

In addition, please be advised that all sidewalks must be cleared of snow six hours after the completion of the storm.

Overnight parking for $5.00 is available: Residents with parking permits can park in the City garages, B, (2nd and Hudson) and D (215 Hudson), and midtown, from 8:00 PM through 8:00 am. Regular $8.00/hour charges will apply during the day.

Please stay tuned to the City of Hoboken website (http://www.hobokennj.org/) for any and all updates related to this winter storm. ◦
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