City of Hoboken announces:

Free Garage Parking for Residents in Flood-Prone Areas

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from 3pm this afternoon until 3am Monday, August 22. The City of Hoboken is providing free parking in all municipal garages through Monday, August 22 at 8am for residents who reside in flood prone areas and have a valid Resident parking permit or Temporary parking permit placard. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds.

Low-lying areas in Hoboken flood when heavy rains occur during high tide of the Hudson River. For a map of storm flood zones, to track the tide or to submit an online request for cleanup after flooding, visit the flooding information page at:

http://www.hobokennj.org/flooding. For more information on flooding in Hoboken and the construction of a wet weather pump station, view the recent story in the Hoboken Reporter.

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