Hurricane Sandy Hoboken Jersey City Update

Picture from 415 Newark St

Hurricane Sandy Update for Hoboken and Jersey City, I compiled info from different sites and put all together here for you and my clients.. below is the email I just sent in case you aren't on my list. 

"Hello friends, I hope this email finds you at least in good health. As I know many of you have suffered losses I wanted to send you some information to keep you updated in hopes that some of it will be helpful to you.

I am in the area, if you need help with something, please contact me.

Make sure to contact your insurance providers as soon as you can to start your claim filing process. If you find you need additional assistance please visit the below.

http://www.disasterassistance.gov .

This website consolidates the application process across several Federal agencies, including FEMA and the Small Business Administration. The website also reduces the number of forms you will ultimately have to fill out, shortens the time it takes to apply, and allows you to check the progress of your applications online.

If you want to apply by phone rather than the Internet, you can call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362).

VOTING INFO - Please visit the county clerk's office for instructions on filing a mail ballot via email by today at 5PM or to find your polling location.

HOBOKEN:
Red Cross is on site and Mayor Dawn Zimmer will hold a conference outside city hall today at 2PM.
Garbage trucks are out collecting but there is tons of debris and garbage in the streets still.
The Hoboken parks have been reported contaminated, please do not take your children or dogs to play in the grass until the city clears them ok.
Health inspectors are out checking on restaurants before they can open to the public.
Part of Hoboken still do not have power - check this map for live updates as streets get lit. goo.gl/maps/Kb4PP

Food distribution locations in town are 7 PODs (10am-4pm): High School, 76 Bloomfield St, 1st & Jackson, 220 Adams, 5th & Park, 9th & Jefferson, 13th & Willow
PATH trains remain suspended. NJTransit buses resume and NYWaterway ferry is running. Both reported long wait and long lines, add extra time for your commute.


JERSEY CITY:
Jersey City still has thousands of residents without power, downtown jersey city recently announced that Paulus Hook has power.
Residents from 689 Marin Blvd and 700 Grove were forced to evacuate due to a possible structural issue after flooding created a buoyancy issue. Article here

PATH trains remain suspended. NJTransit buses resume and NYWaterway ferry is running. Both reported long wait and long lines, add extra time for your commute.


Meal Distribution Sites for Monday, November 5th, 2012,
Updated @11:00am. 

Please keep in mind these sites frequently change. While the changes are mostly daily, they may also be every couple of hours on any given day. With such a fluid situation, residents are encouraged to check back here frequently.
Curfew: The city just announced that the curfew has been lifted for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Hot Meals Will Be Served At the following sites at the approximate times on Monday, 11/5:

Country Village College Little League Field	1PM & 6PM
The HUB, 360 MLK Drive	1PM & 6PM
Curries Woods Community Center, 63-65 Ruby Terrace	1 PM & 6PM
Dr Ercel Webb Pool, 303 Van Horne Street	1 PM & 6PM
Boys & Girls Club 1 Canal Street	1 PM &  6PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church Hall, 440 Hoboken Avenue	**5 PM**
Red Cross MRE Meals & Water, West Side Avenue & Sip Avenue	1 PM
Marion Gardens Community Room, Dales Avenue	1 PM

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.

Tweeted by @TheBoken 

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.

Tweeted by @michaelStefano 

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.