Warming Centers Open in Hoboken, More Hudson County Cities

As freezing temperatures blow into town, Hudson County is prepared to help all residents in need stay safe and warm.

Freezing temperatures continue to plague residents in the Mile Square, with a high of only about 33 degrees, and and chills that drop the temperature to closer to 17 degrees.

The National Weather Service has also issued a hazardous weather outlook for New Jersey, saying an inch or two of snow will make for a slippery afternoon commute.

The Hudson County Winter Emergency Protocol System, currently on standby until March 15 has been enacted. The protocol goes into affect anytime the temperature drops below 32 degrees, NJ 211 noted.

A network of warming stations at community organizations around the Hudson County. In Hoboken, warming stations can be found at Wallace School and the Hoboken Shelter on Bloomfield Ave.

A complete list of warming stations is listed below, courtesy of NJ 211.

Hoboken – Warming Center Wallace School
1100 Willow Ave
8pm-8am

Union City – Warming Centers Musto Center
420 15th St.
8am-9pm

Open: January 6-9, 2015

47th St. Pool
47th St. & Palisade Ave. 8am-9pm
Open: January 6-9

Hoboken Shelter
300 Bloomfield Ave
Hoboken
Mon-Thurs 9:00 am–9:00 pm; Fri-Sun 9:00 am-8:00 pm

GSECDC Hudson CASA Drop in Center 514 Newark Ave
Jersey City
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Call (800) 624-0287

CSP Self Help Center
880 Bergen Ave
Jersey City
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am-8:00 pm; Sat Noon–7:00 pm

Regular Overnight Shelter Overflow – Any individual seeking shelter during the winter months should be directed to one of the following shelters:

Hoboken Shelter
300 Bloomfield Ave
Hoboken
Hours Monday – Thursday 9 am-9 pm; Friday – Sunday 9 am – 8 pm (latest walk-in accepter – 7 pm)

St. Lucy’s Shelter
619 Grove St.
Jersey City
Open 24 hours (latest walk-in accepted – 11 p.m.)

PERC Shelter
108 36th St.
Union City
Hours: 6 pm -7 am