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Mayor Zimmer on latest power going online, FEMA, updates

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Minutes ago, Mayor Dawn Zimmer appeared before City Hall providing the news of power going online in additional areas of Hoboken along with ramped up efforts in coordination with FEMA and Governor Christie.   Earlier, the mayor participated in a conference call with President Obama and the Governor earlier where additional resources were being brought to bear to aid Hoboken get online further for power.

As part of the updates, the mayor addressed a number of efforts for the City of Hoboken including security, food distribution and noted tomorrow there will be some important news on efforts surrounding transportation. Read More...

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Hoboken Power Situation Updated, official City update

by SmartyJones3 Min Reading
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The City of Hoboken notes PSE&G’s progress to this point:

As of this morning, 5,939 out of 22,829 initial PSE&G account outages have been restored.


PSE&G is in town working on the substations that were severely damaged in the flooding.  Everyone is hoping we’ll see strong progress but it’s not going to be easy.

As this release was being prepared, the City of Hoboken announces:

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Saturday November 3, 2012, 11:36 AM

City of Hoboken
   

Advisory: November 3 Update for Hoboken Residents

FOOD: 6 POD locations (10am-4pm): 76 Bloomfield St, 1st & Jackson, 220 Adams, 5th & Park, 9th & Jefferson, Fox Hill (13th & Willow). Bring shopping carts, bags, or backpacks to carry supplies back. The A&P, Target Jersey City, downtown CVS, uptown Rite Aid, Kings, Aspen Market, Basic, and other stores are reopening. Food trucks with free meals are at Church Square Park, 3rd St & Washington St, and other locations throughout the city. Elks Club (10th & Washington) is serving hot food.

DISASTER RELIEF (FEMA): Call: 800-621-FEMA (3362), Online: www.disasterassistance.gov, In person: A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be set up in Hoboken in the next few days.

MEDICAL: HUMC is open (7am-7pm) as an urgent care center only. CVS (Newark St & Washington St, 9th & Clinton), Walgreens, uptown Rite Aid (13th St & Willow Ave) are open. For emergencies: 911.

POWER: PSE&G & FEMA are working to restore power as quickly as possible. Dozens of personnel are working at each substation. Facilities have extensive water damage, and a lot of equipment has to be replaced before service can be restored. Partial power was restored beginning Thursday evening. As of this morning, 5,939 out of 22,829 initial PSE&G Hoboken account outages have been restored. PSE&G info center is at Washington & Observer Hwy and also has free charging station, laptops, wifi, and ice.

WATER: The tap water is safe to drink. Water tanks are available at 1st St & Washington. Bring your own container.

ICE: Free ice is available at PSE&G comfort center at Washington St & Observer Hwy.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER: 415-659-6289/7743/7750/4471 & 214-561-0673

GARBAGE: Trash pickup has resumed. Damaged furniture can be left at curb. Separate white goods (appliances) into separate pile. They must be recycled. NO electronics.

GAS: The State has begun gas rationing on Saturday (even/odd days for even/odd last number on license plates). Vanity/all letter plates = odd). Hess on Boulevard East in Weehawken is open.

ATMs: Observer Hwy & Bloomfield St, Hudson & 4th, 2nd & River. Citibank at 1st & River opens Saturday 9am. Restrict ATM visits to daytime hours.

BUS: Free shuttle (school bus) will run continuously up and down Washington St (9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm).

ELECTIONS: The Election is still scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Voting will take place at usual polling locations. Paper ballots can be cast early at County Clerk’s office during weekend or Monday (at least 8:30am-4:30pm). Questions? Division of Elections: 201-369-3470 (opt 6).

DONATIONS: Need flashlights and batteries, baby formula, baby food, baby and adult diapers, blankets, toiletries, and non-perishable food can be delivered to Hoboken High School (8th & Clinton). NO DONATIONS to City Hall. Please: no water or clothing, no glass donations.

CITY EMPLOYEES: Report to work on Monday, November 5, 2012.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK ON THEIR NEIGHBORSFor full details, view this message on the web.

Talking Ed Note: There’s word of free gas and diesel available from Fuel Relief on Observer Highway and Bloomfield Street.  You’ll need to bring your own container and there’s a five gallon limit per person. Read More...

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Hoboken facing biggest mobilization challenge to date in Sandy aftermath

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Hoboken having beaten back the surge from Hurricane Sandy is mostly without power posing new dangers with falling temperatures.  The City is asking for any volunteers to come to City Hall and anything you can do will make a big difference.

There’s a number of residents low on money, food and of course heat.  Yesterday, Da Horsey took blankets to the High School before assisting with unloading a huge shipment of MREs (meals on wheels).  Reports from local food vendors say people are running out of money and have no place to cash a check. Read More...

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Hoboken Volunteer Army assembles again today, meals on wheels, more power

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
Hoboken’s army of volunteers awaits as a truck arrives last night with MREs (Meals Ready to Eat)

 The latest in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in Hoboken:

The Boken.com reports additional power in the am –
Power on 4th between Washington & Bloom – 600 & 700 Block of Madison St.,
6th at Adams – 7th 8th to 9th at Adams & Grand & Jefferson.

The City of Hoboken notes the needed supplies: ALL donations to High School. NONE to City Hall: Flashlights & D
batteries (no candles), baby formula, baby food, baby & adult
diapers, blankets, toiletries & non-perishable food. Read More...

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Urgent call: Aid in unloading food at Hoboken High School

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

November 2nd – Hoboken – 6:45 pm

City of Hoboken has just announced a special request:
Right
now: Urgent volunteer call at Hoboken High School (8th & Clinton)
to help unload trucks full of MREs (meals ready to eat). Thank you!
Well it’s getting dark and boring here with folks powering up outside the stable.  
Horsey on the way!  See ya there folks.
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Mayor Dawn Zimmer announces disaster relief fund

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Earlier this afternoon, Mayor Dawn Zimmer announced a disaster fund for the City.  More details and alternative means will be available to make donation but for the moment it’s snail mail.

Please make out checks or money orders to:

Hoboken Disaster Relief Fund
c/o Hoboken at City Hall
94 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030

Hoboken is a lot more than the Cake Boss and Sinatra.  All donations are appreciated!

The City is accepting donations of water and non-perishable food at the local high school at Clinton and 8th Street.  Hundreds of volunteers have been aiding in the distribution with the National Guard. Read More...

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City: Hospital open, power challenges, ice, ATMs and more

by SmartyJones2 Min Reading
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City of Hoboken announces:

Friday November 2, 2012, 3:41 PM

City of Hoboken
   

Advisory: November 2 Update for Hoboken Residents

MEDICAL: HUMC is open (7am-7pm) as an urgent care center only. Downtown CVS (Newark St & Washington St), uptown Rite Aid (13th St & Willow Ave) is open. For emergency care call 201-420-2100.

POWER: PSE&G & FEMA are working to restore power as quickly as possible. Dozens of personnel are working at each substation. Facilities have extensive water damage, and a lot of equipment has to be replaced before service can be restored. Partial power was restored on Thursday evening. PSE&G info center is at Washington & Observer Hwy and also has free charging station, laptops, wifi, and ice.

WATER: The tap water is safe to drink. Water tanks are available at 1st St & Washington St and 315 Hudson St. Bring your own container.

FOOD: The A&P, Target Jersey City, downtown CVS, uptown Rite Aid, Kings, Aspen Market, Basic, and other stores are reopening. Food trucks with free meals are at Church Square Park, 3rd St & Washington St, and other locations throughout the city. Elks Club (10th & Washington) is serving food.

ICE: Free ice is available at PSE&G comfort center at Washington St & Observer Hwy.

GARBAGE: Trash is being picked up. Damaged furniture can be left at curb. Separate white goods (appliances) into separate pile. They must be recycled.

GAS: Conserve fuel – statewide fuel shortage. Hess on Boulevard East in Weehawken is open.

ATMs: Observer Hwy & Bloomfield St, Hudson & 4th

BUS: A free shuttle (school bus) will run continuously up and down Washington St (9am-5pm).

DISASTER RELIEF (FEMA): Call: 800-621-FEMA (3362), Online: www.disasterassistance.gov, In person: A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be set up in Hoboken in the next few days.

ELECTIONS: Per the Secretary of the State, the Election is still scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Information will be provided as it becomes available.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK ON THEIR NEIGHBORSFor full details, view this message on the web.
Mayor Zimmer will update the community daily at City Hall.  A board to the left also has the updates.

Talking Ed Note: Hoboken Patch posted a story after today’s press conference and has additional details.