Hoboken Mayor: 'Stay Off Roads'; PATH Trains To Stop At 3 P.M.

HOBOKEN, NJ — As a nor'easter continued to blanket Hoboken in snow (but little wind so far), local and state officials encouraged drivers to be careful on the road. And the Port Authority said PATH trains will stop running at 3 p.m.

"Governor Murphy has declared a State of Emergency!" the Hoboken Police Tweeted before noon. "Expect heavy snow, sleet, and ice that can make all travel treacherous. Please call 201-420-2100 for emergency assistance and or to report any storm related dangerous conditions."

Mayor Ravi Bhalla said on Facebook, "We currently have 8 plows out clearing streets, which will continue into the overnight hours. Streets were pre-treated with brine yesterday in anticipation of heavy snow. Emergency snow routes are in effect throughout the storm. Please stay off the roads, which will assist our plowing crews and public safety teams. Stay safe!"

The state traffic map showed accidents near Secaucus on the New Jersey Turnpike and a disabled tractor trailer on Route 495.

The Port Authority said that PATH service would be suspended by 3 p.m.:

The “major" nor'easter was expected to continue in Hudson County through 6 a.m. Tuesday.

The National Weather Service estimated 14 to 18 more inches could fall in North Jersey in total, with winds up to 45 miles per hour.

See the statewide weather update from Patch: NJ Weather: Timeline, Hour-By-Hour NJ Snow, Nor'easter Forecast

Schools were closed, rather than remote:

• Hoboken: Schools are closed Monday.
• Secaucus: Schools closed Monday.
• Jersey City: Schools closed Monday.

Police offered safety tips including:

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from any heat source like fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, or space heaters. If using space heaters, plug only one directly into a wall outlet (never use extension cords or power strips).
• Do not run snow blowers in garages – it is a carbon monoxide and fire hazard. Never attempt to fix a clogged or inoperative snow blower with the engine running – responders have witnessed serious injuries and loss of fingers/hands as a result.
• Treat any downed wires as if they were live- stay clear away from them. Report them to emergency services. Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away as possible from your house. Never fuel generators when the engine is running or hot.
• Report all power outages to PSEG at 1-800-736-7734 (PSEG).
• If you have outside gas meters, make sure the regulator vents are clear of snow.
• If you have a direct wall-vent furnace or water heater, make sure snow does not block the pipe outside your home. If you have direct vent heating appliance and you notice your heat has stopped working, you should check the vent to ensure it did not get blocked.

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