Crime & Safety
Hoboken Senior Home Evacuated On NYE When Pipe Bursts
A broken standpipe forced the evacuation of a senior building in Hoboken on a frigid New Year's Eve.
HOBOKEN, NJ — A broken standpipe forced the evacuation of a senior building in Hoboken on a frigid New Year’s Eve, but a quick response from local emergency workers helped to mitigate the damage and protect the residents, authorities say.
According to Hoboken Police Chief Ken Ferrante, a standpipe busted in the building at 400 First Street, prompting an evacuation of the premises. Responding agencies included the Hoboken Police Department, the Hoboken Fire Department, the Hoboken OEM and the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
The residents were moved to the Multi Service Center during the incident, Ferrante said.
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“If you relatives who live in that building, please go to take them home with you,” Ferrante stated on New Year’s Eve.
The Hoboken Fire Department stated that residents were back in their homes on New Year’s Day.
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According to the HFD, “a large water leak disabled the fire sprinkler/standpipe system.” The system was restored and partially repaired, with full repairs expected by Tuesday.
Mayor Ravi Bhalla posted a photo of the damaged building and thanked local first responders for their efforts.
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At the scene of 400 1st Street. Broken standpipe from 12th floor flooding units and ground areas. Seniors being evacuated and assisted. Thanks to @HobokenFire , OEM @KenFerrante for helping residents this New Year's Eve. pic.twitter.com/5F4TldXPTO
— Ravinder S. Bhalla (@RaviBhalla) January 1, 2018
Great work @HobokenFire under BC Peskins ,@HobokenPD under Sgt. @Drosso31 ,OEM Sgt. Montanez & James Davis, @CityofHoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps & Mayor-elect @RaviBhalla & his staff in immediately assisting the senior residents of 400 1st St tonight, on this frigid New Year.
— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) January 1, 2018
@HobokenFire is on the scene at 400 1st Street, where a large water leak has disabled the fire sprinkler/standpipe system. HFD and @HobokenOEM are working to ensure safety for residents.
— Hoboken Fire Dept (@HobokenFire) January 1, 2018
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