Crime & Safety
Large Area Of Hoboken Left Without Power During Blackout
A large swath of southeast Hoboken was left without power after an incident at a PSE&G substation, authorities said.
HOBOKEN, NJ — A large swath of southeast Hoboken was left without power on Thursday night, authorities said.
City officials announced at 7:26 p.m. that portions of southeast Hoboken were without power due to an incident at 12th and Madison Streets.
“The Hoboken Office of Emergency Management is on scene, residents are asked to please stay away from the 12th/Madison intersection,” officials stated. “If your building is without power, Hoboken PD recommends remaining in your residence, that is the safest place to be. Hoboken PD, FD and EMS are on the scene at all affected areas.”
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Hoboken officials announced at 8:45 p.m. that power was restored to the area. However, residents were asked to continue to avoid the intersection of 12th and Madison Streets.
Hoboken Councilman Michael DeFusco posted the following Twitter message about the incident:
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“Electrical explosion @PSEGdelivers substation at 12th and Madison causing power outages in downtown #hoboken including 333 River and Marineview. Thousands without power. Emergency services + PSEG on scene doing a great job.”
Electrical explosion @PSEGdelivers substation at 12th and Madison causing power outages in downtown #hoboken including 333 River and Marineview. Thousands without power. Emergency services + PSEG on scene doing a great job. pic.twitter.com/pvqejzkBCy
— Michael DeFusco (@mike_defusco) February 22, 2019
Other Hoboken city officials praised emergency responders for their quick actions during the blackout.
Thanks to all from @HobokenPD @HobokenFire @HobokenVol_EMS @HobokenOEM @CityofHoboken Admin. who immediately responded to tonight's blackout stemming from an incident at the @PSEGdelivers station on 12th St. Thank you to @JC_Gov PD & @UnionCityPD who were on standby for support! https://t.co/MJPZqc12L2
— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) February 22, 2019
Power has been restored to SE Hoboken. Residents are asked to continue to avoid intersection of 12th/Madison St. @HobokenPD can continue to be reached at 201-420-2100. Thank you to @HobokenPD, @HobokenFire, @HobokenVol_EMS & all first responders for keeping residents safe
— Ravinder S. Bhalla (@RaviBhalla) February 22, 2019
Power is out for portions of Southeast Hoboken, we are on scene w/ first responders. Once additional information available we will provide updates. If you’re without power, the safest place to be is in your residence. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/5oVkkloygN
— Ravinder S. Bhalla (@RaviBhalla) February 22, 2019
Power outage at #1, #2 and #5 Marineview, 333 River, 235 Hudson. It is best to stay in residences instead of moving around in the dark. PD, FD and EMS are on site. PSEG responded to 12th Street where incident originated. https://t.co/JStsGX9Raz
— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) February 22, 2019
Please continue to call us at 201-420-2004 to report fire, carbon monoxide hazards, and other emergencies. https://t.co/5PttFnkUxj
— Hoboken Fire Dept (@HobokenFire) February 22, 2019
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