Hurricane Sandy Update In Hoboken

Some quick updates for you on Hurricane Sandy's impact thus far in Hoboken - be safe everyone! You can sign up for automatic text alerts from the city direct to your phone by registering here.

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As Hoboken residents brace for another storm that is expected to do significant more damage than Irene, updates are streaming in live on Twitter via residents, bloggers and city officials.

As of earlier today, the city of Hoboken announced a curfew for all vehicles on the road after 4PM. Driving is not permitted in Hoboken after 4PM

Power outages are currently being reported in Southwest area in Hoboken

Trash pick up has been cancelled for today and tomorrow

Meter's are suspended today and tomorrow

Residents who live in ground level or basement apartments were ordered to evacuated by midnight last night.

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All Hoboken public schools are closed today and likely tomorrow.

Make sure you avoid all barricaded streets. Run off waters are a combination of sewer water and rain water. Be careful not to walk on streets with high water levels as man whole covers could be missing and you may step into a whole. Stay away from power lines for protection of possible electrocution.

All NJTransit service is suspended today through tomorrow

Just announced that the Holland Tunnel is closing NOW

Downtown JC picture courtesy of NJ.com

Shelter info:
The City will open a shelter at the Wallace School, located at 1100 Willow Avenue at 8pm. Residents going to the shelter may bring medication, a small toiletry bag, clothing for up to 3 days, and 3 days of baby supplies including diapers and formula. Pets are permitted and must be crated. Please bring enough pet food for three days. Residents who wish to donate non-perishable food for the shelter may drop off items at City Hall.