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URGENT: VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT REQUEST DEADLINE END OF TODAY

If your circumstances require you mail in your vote, the deadline to do so is end of day today.

The information comes by way of a Star Ledger story.

The emergency is making many things difficult for New Jersey and Hoboken residents among them.  If you wish to obtain a ballot by mail, you have to get the request in by end of business today.

The Hudson County Clerk’s office is available to assist but without power they can’t take your request beyond end of business later this afternoon. Read More...

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Sections of Hoboken regain power with PSE&G racing against the clock

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Additional reports of power returning to parts of Hoboken is a tremendous morale boost to many in the community but PSE&G is facing a race against the clock as evening temperatures are falling to freezing in the next few days.

MSV confirmed yesterday several areas downtown were powering up in the fourth ward from lower Jackson Street and points east.  Other reported areas in midtown in the area of Church Square Park saw power coming online as well.  The vast majority of Hoboken however remains without power. Read More...

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And then there was light! First and Willow reported to power up!

Mayor Zimmer at press conference earlier today said restoring power will not take 7-10 days

A twitter post just brought the best news anyone in Hoboken could have hoped for when the announcement came in First and Willow has come back online.  The estimates to get power up across town was said to be in the range of seven to ten days.

The post retweeted by theBoken.com said:

=&0=&: This report is unconfirmed but MSV is going to run with it anyway. =&1=&: The mayor has weighed in just now via twitter: The Hoboken Police are noting lights coming on downtown near the train station and Observer.  Also, an unconfirmed report sections of Garden Street and upper Washington also powered up! Those indicators may be premature for upper Garden and Washington.  But the buzz has started. Councilwoman Jen Giattino in a random street crossing said Sixth Street.  Looks like through Willow.
Some lights in the fourth ward have returned.  Credit: Amardeep Singh
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City Hall: An army of youth running relief operations at City Hall!

Hoboken City Hall late this afternoon was a beehive of activity.  An army of youth were being briefed on a mission and preparing to head out to make deliveries to residents in need.


Hoboken reportedly has seen hundreds of volunteers sign up and the late afternoon proved to show a focused group.  There’s a desk with sign up sheets manned with people looking to get people signed and helping out. Read More...

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PSE&G working on substations, water safe, free food truck 3rd and Washington

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City of Hoboken announces:

Thursday November 1, 2012, 12:15 PM

City of Hoboken

   

Alert: UPDATE FOR THE COMMUNITY FROM THE CITY OF HOBOKEN

PSE&G is on site and working very hard to restore power, now that most of the flooding has receded and they can get to the substations. A pump was brought in to partially remove flood waters from one of the substations. They are working to restore power as quickly as possible. Residents are asked to shut off appliances and lights to avoid a surge when power is restored.

The tap water is safe to drink.

A food truck capable of serving hundreds of meals will be at the Capital One Bank parking lot (3rd and Washington) serving free meals to the public this afternoon. Food trucks from throughout the region are invited into Hoboken to help feed our community. The Elks Club will also be serving food to the public this afternoon. The Fire Department pumped out the loading dock for the A&P supermarket, which is expecting a delivery and hoping to open today.

Water tankers are available at 1st & Washington and 315 Hudson St (bring your own container).

Volunteers are needed at City Hall and can report to the lobby. They are helping with various tasks, including going door to door in senior buildings, delivering food and water, and assisting with filling prescriptions.

The Wallace School is no longer filling prescriptions. The downtown CVS pharmacy will fill prescriptions if the empty prescription bottle is brought in.

Donations needed: non perishable food, blankets, coats. No perishables. Donations can be delivered to City Hall or the High School (8th and Clinton).

A Duracell charging and wifi station and a PSE&G comfort station will be in Hoboken today. Phone charging stations are also available at Observer & Washington, along 11th Street between Park and Garden, Garden Street between 11th and 12th, Hudson St between 4th and 11th, and other areas where residents are making power available to neighbors.

Garbage collection will take place today. Damaged furniture may be left on the curb.

A community information meeting and press briefing will take place at 2pm in front of City Hall.

Shelter locations are: Wallace School (11th & Willow), Sts Peter & Paul (4th & Hudson), St Matthews (8th & Washington).

Avoid using your vehicles. There is a statewide gas shortage.

Emergency Operations Center phone number: 201-249-6644.

Flood waters have receded from the Observer Highway southern entrance to Hoboken.

The Federal Government has a website that allows people to apply for assistance online: 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).For full details, view this message on the web.

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Many stores opening on Washington Street today

Some reports on additional stores opening on Washington Street today:

CVS at Washington and Newark, Basic Foods at 2nd Street, Radio Shack at 2nd street and Ace Hardware also near 2nd.

A&P said to be opening too with their own generator and will be selling non-perishable items.

The City of Hoboken Facebook page earlier today:


Have a food truck? Come to Hoboken and help us feed our community.

Reminder: tap water is safe. PSEG power estimate: full restoration 6-9 days. Volunteers meet at city hall at 9am. Non perishable food, blankets, coats donations needed to city hall or high school. Don’t drive unless absolutely needed. Statewide gas shortage. Emergency Operations Center: 201-239-6644. Shelters open at Wallace School, Sts Peter and Paul and St Matthews.



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National Guard aids evacuations as conditions improve but power out

Hurricane Sandy waters recede, most streets passable but power and supplies pose challenges

For most of Hoboken, the challenges will continue with power out in most of town even with most streets now passable and many people opting to move to surrounding areas.

Mayor Zimmer said evacuations took place all day yesterday but had no exact figure although one report placed it in the hundreds with those having medical requirements the first priority.

The mayor toured the areas most challenged early yesterday with the National Guard and an exact count on those evacuated isn’t available but it may be in the high three digits.  According to an interview with the BBC, Councilman Dave Mello indicated the National Guard had been through his southwestern corner a half dozen times in the day taking people out who wished to leave and handing out supplies. Read More...

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Council President Peter Cunningham: Updates post Hurricane Sandy

From the desk of Hoboken City Council President Peter Cunningham:

Long day for us all.  Cell phone service is still problematic.  And we still have no power like many of you.  


So where are we now?


The National Guard is here supporting our HFD in search and rescue.  Most of that is taking place in west central Hoboken, which is like a bath tub.  The City is in discussions with the County and North Hudson Sewerage Authority in pumping out the lowest sections of town.  Residents in these areas as well as the rest of the city have been displaced to three shelter locations – Sts Peter and Paul, St. Matthews and the Wallace School.  There is a need for food and water for these locations.  Staging is taking place at the Hoboken High School at 8th and Clinton.  If you can volunteer, you are greatly needed.  Please call the following 201-293-6644/45/47/48 to be deployed, or City Hall.


Now for the water situation.  The water is fine, and not contaminated and/or subject to shut off despite terrible rumors that was the case.


Now for the power.  PSE&G is working hard to restore power.  Substations are still in part submerged and need to be dried out and /or cleaned before they can be powered up.  We are now looking at Monday, maybe later, or sooner.  I’ll update you on this progress as it’s most impacting to so many of us.


Hoboken Terminal is still closed, so restoring bus service is unknown at this time.  However, ferries out of north Hoboken are in operation.


With limited power, street lights and traffic lights are out.  It’s very dangerous out there, and fuel resources are limited.  So please drive only if absolutely necessary.


I know there’s more to report, and will do so tomorrow.  Until then, please pass this along and advise on any other questions and concerns.  Thanks for all those that have volunteered their time, energy (electrical too) to help our fellow Hobokenites


— 
Peter Cunningham
201-562-7071


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Mayor Zimmer: PSE&G says 7 – 10 days for power restoration

PSE&G says 7 – 10 days for power restoration, according to Mayor Zimmer.
Tells Hoboken, “we’re going to get through this.”

Talking Ed Note: Unfortunately, MSV lost its story in preparation.  We’re posting the unedited video. There is some interference among a great amount of media present.  Advance the video a little when it occurs and it clears up.

There’s been bad rumors being spread.  First, that there’s something wrong with the water.  Untrue.
Also, that Mayor Zimmer shut the power off on Washington and the City.  That’s incorrect.  PSE&G is in charge of the power and shut down when things got rough with the storm.  Two of the transformers in town are inundated with water and must dry before repairs.  PSE&G will be in charge of that process. Read More...