Police Chief: Help Homeless Hudson County Residents During Cold

HOBOKEN, NJ — Getting through an icy cold snap can be tough enough when you have a home. But when your only respite from the freezing weather is a park bench or a frosty alleyway, it can be downright deadly.

On Sunday, as temperatures dipped into the single digits and the wind chill made it seem even colder, Hoboken Police Chief Ken Ferrante reminded local residents that they should look out for the less fortunate, who may have nowhere safe to ride out the weather.

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“If you see anyone sleeping or laying on the streets or benches tonight, please call the Hoboken Police Department immediately so that we can get those individuals to safe shelter,” Ferrante said.

According to NJ211, the following “Code Blue” shelters operate in Hudson County when temperatures drop below freezing (click here for updated information/open dates).

BAYONNE

• Mid-Town Firehouse Rec. Center - 597 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002, Tel: N/A, Open: 24/7 assistance available at this location.

HOBOKEN

• Hoboken Shelter - 300 Bloomfield Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Thu 9:00am - 9:00pm; Fri - Sun 9:00am - 8:00pm.

JERSEY CITY

• Five Corners Public Library - 678 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07906, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon 12pm - 8:00pm; Tue - Thu 10:00am - 6:00pm; Fri & Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm.
• Hudson County Welfare - 257 Cornelison Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm.
• Sharing Place - 410 Hoboken Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Tel: N/A, Open: 2nd Sat of Month 7:30am - 12:00pm.
• Covenant House - Jersey City, 797 West Side Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm.
• Martin's Place - 398 Martin Luther King Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07305, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm.
• Metropolitan Family Health Network - 857 Bergen Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm; Every other Sat 8:30am - 1:30pm
• St. Lucy’s Shelter - 619 Grove St., Jersey City, NJ 07310, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm
• GSECDC Hudson CASA Drop in Center - 514 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm. Open daily and provide a warm place for individuals to obtain food and access a variety of additional services.
• Hudson County Community Wellness Center/CSPNJ - 124 Claremont Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07305, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5:00pm; Sat 10:00am - 2:00pm. Open daily as a warm place for an individual to obtain food and access a variety of services.

KEARNY

• Kearny Health Department - 645 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032, Tel: 201-997-0600, Open: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm. This Warming Center is open Mon - Fri from 9:00am - 4:00pm

NORTH BERGEN

• Uptown Main Library - 8411 Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Thu 9:00am - 8:00pm; Fri & Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sun 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
• North Bergen Recreation Center - 6300 Meadowview Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Fri 2:00pm - 9:00pm.
• North Bergen Downtown Library - 2123 Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ 07047, Tel: N/A, Open: Mon - Sat 9:00am - 8:00pm

SECAUCUS

• Secaucus Senior Center - 101 Centre Ave, Secaucus, NJ 07094, Tel: N/A, Open: 9:00am - 3:00pm daily, Warming Center open during daytime hours.
• Secaucus Library - 1379 Paterson Plank Rd, Secaucus, NJ 07094, Tel: N/A, Open: Daily 9:00am - 8:00pm. Warming Center open during daytime hours.

UNION CITY

• PERC Shelter - 108 36th St., Union City, NJ 07087, Tel: N/A, Open: Daily 7:00am - 3:00pm. Special instructions: Showers available weekdays from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Open daily to provide a warm place for individuals to obtain food and access a variety of services.
• William V. Musto Cultural Center - 420 15th Street, Union City, NJ 07087, Tel: 201-270-2279, Open: Daily 9:00am - 10:00pm.
• Union City Senior Center - 3700 Palisade Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087, Tel: N/A, Open: Daily 9:00am - 10:00pm.

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