More Power Coming On Around Town, Hundreds of Volunteers Still Working, FEMA Assessing Damage
It's day 6 of Sandy. PSE&G representatives are in Hoboken working to get the power back on as soon as possible.
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More areas in Hoboken were getting their power back as of Saturday afternoon, as PSE&G workers continued to work on restoring Hoboken's substations, which suffered heavy damage during super storm Sandy.
At her daily 2 p.m. briefing, Zimmer said that about three quarters of the uptown substation was back online.
Dozens of PSE&G workers were working in Hoboken over the weekend.
"We're pushing hard guys," Zimmer said, "we're pushing really, really hard."
Together with several council members, Zimmer identified the priority buildings in town. As temperatures drop, seniors are the biggest concern.
The Housing Authority, the police department and the fire apartment—as well as mulitple other locations—will be receiving a back up generator. On Saturday afternoon, 25 additional ones were underway to Hoboken, Zimmer said.
Marine View resumed power on Saturday afternoon. Both buildings were without power and water for much of Sandy's aftermath.
Free shuttles are running up and down Washington Street in Hoboken School buses.
Zimmer said that everybody who suffered damage during the storm should register with the FEMA relief fund, by calling 800-621-3362.
The city of Hoboken suffered damage to multiple of its key buildings in town, including the Multi Service Center, two fire stations and the municipal garage.
"We are going to rebuild Hoboken," Zimmer said. "We are going to rebuild."
On Observer and Washington, hundreds of people picked up free gas from the Fuel Relief Fund, a non-profit from California. As of 2 p.m., a thousand gallons were already given out.
Joseph Lee, who drove the gas down from Boston, said he was shocked to be in Hoboken. "I thought the next stop was going to be Peru or someting," he said.
Free water and ice was available at Observer and Washington Streets. Verizon was present on Newark and Washington Streets with available lap tops and cell phone service.
Locations around town have been set up to pick up food: 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.
Zimmer also announced that election day is on at the announced polling places.
City Hall will be open for business on Monday, Zimmer said, and trash pick up is following its usual schedule.
Stay tuned to Patch for more updates, on public transportation as well as election day.
Eddie Johnson
3:54 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
The Mayor is doing a great job...
Erik
5:38 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Not
Jebediah
5:49 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
I concur with Eric.
Hobbs
7:26 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
The Mayor and a lot of other people are doing an amazing job bring Hoboken back from the worst storm ever to hit the region.
Much more to still be done.
KEEP CALM
AND
CARRY ON
shaindel schapiro
8:13 am on Sunday, November 4, 2012
The Mayor is doing an incredible job! She has literally not stopped for one minute and she has still been accessible!!! I for one, am very impressed! Hoboken - you make me proud! SS
Eric
9:02 am on Sunday, November 4, 2012
More people who think the Mayor can control how fast damaged electrical substations are fixed? We have people trying to help from all over the country. I hardly think that unless the situation was extreme that they would be here. Logic is hard I know, but get a grip.
Charlene Zoerb
10:31 am on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Does anyone know the status of Park Ave and Third? Power? Accesibility? Parking? My daughter evacuated her apartment even though it is on the high floor and hasn't been back to town since. Grad school at NJIT is open again on Monday so she has to go back and doesn't know if she can get to her apartment again or not.....she is currently staying with us down in Ocean City but that is a long drive every day to NJIT....hope power gets restored to all of you soon who stayed....I can't imagine what you all are going through.....
marley
2:46 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
all power is back. parking pretty good
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