WIND ADVISORY AND FREE GARAGE PARKING FOR FLOOD-PRONE AREAS
The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for our area. Although the center of Hurricane Earl is currently expected to pass east of the area, impacts such as strong winds and flooding are still possible.
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| Courtesy of NOAA |
Wind Precautions:
- High winds are possible in Hoboken this Friday, September 3rd. 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.
- The safest place to be during high winds is indoors. If at all possible postpone outdoor activities.
- Watch for flying debris. Tree limbs may break and street signs may become loose during strong wind gusts. Keep an eye toward nearby balconies for loose objects that may fall.
- Report downed lines to 201-420-2007 (Hoboken Fire Department) or 911 for assistance. Do not try to free lines or to remove debris yourself.
- Avoid anything that may be touching downed lines, including vehicles or tree branches. Warn others to stay away.
Flood prone areas of Hoboken:
- Observer Highway and Marshall Drive, Harrison Street, and Henderson Street
- Newark Street and Bloomfield Street
- Newark Street and Garden Street
- First Street from Willow Avenue to Clinton Street
- First Street and Harrison Street
- Paterson Plank Road at Marshall Drive and Harrison Street
- Fourth Street from Monroe Street to Harrison Street
- Second Street and Harrison Street
- Eighth, Ninth and Tenth streets and Madison Street (area surrounding Shop-Rite)
- Thirteenth Street and Jefferson Street
Link: http://www.hobokennj.org/uncategorized/wind-advisory-and-free-garage-parking-for-flood-prone-areas/ ◦
