ADVISORIES

Emergency Shelters & Warming Centers

Code Blue Alert Status

Hudson County Winter Emergency System in effect November 15, 2025 – March 31, 2026 Activated when temperatures are forecast below 32°F

Daytime Centers

Overnight Shelters

Warming Center

Location: Naval Reserve Facility, Town of Kearny

Operated by: Collaborative Support Programs of NJ (CSPNJ)

Purpose: Last resort overnight shelter when other shelters are at capacity

Note: The Warming Center is NOT ADA accessible. Accommodations made on a case-by-case basis.

Transportation to Warming Center

Pick-up schedule:

CSPNJ Drop In-Center (422 MLK Drive): 5:30 PM (line forms 5:15 PM)

Journal Square (JFK Blvd & Pavonia Ave): 6:00 PM (line forms 5:45 PM)

Return transportation begins at 8:00 AM to Jersey City and Hoboken drop-in centers.

Special Populations & Services

Homeless Street Outreach

Garden State CDC provides street outreach 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, 7 days/weeK

During Code Blue: Outreach teams coordinate with law enforcement.

Domestic Violence Victims

WomenRising: (201) 333-5700

NJ Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 572-SAFE (7233)\

Youth (Ages 18-24)

Covenant House: (609) 513-7373

Families with Children

After 4:30 PM: Call NJ 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-1148 for emergency placement

Service Animals

Service animals permitted in all shelters per ADA requirements

Contact individual shelter for specific accommodation procedures\

Contact Information & Hotlines

Emergency Services

• Police/Fire/Medical Emergency: 911
• Jersey City Non-Emergency: 11

Resident Response Center

• Call phone(201) 547-4900

Shelter & Warming Center Contacts

• PERC Shelter: (201) 348-8150
• Warming Center: (732) 618-9694
• NJ 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-1148

Weekday Referrals (Before 4 PM)

• Garden State CDC: (201) 604-2600
• Location: 514 Newark Avenue, Jersey City

Jersey City Snow Removal Information:

JFK Blvd has been identified for additional snow removal from Thursday, February 5th, 4 PM to Friday 6th, 8 AM on JFK from Communipaw Ave., to Highway Rt. 139 

Feeder streets will be blocked from Westside and Bergen as they move.

Emergency Street Closure:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026:
Greene Street is shut down at Bay Street and has been designated a potential collapse zone.

All southbound traffic is being rerouted onto Bay Street. The closure will remain in effect until the contractor fully secures the building.

The Office of Emergency Management is on scene and will conduct an aerial drone assessment to further assess the building's structural integrity.

Contact: Nathaniel Styer | Communications Director
[email protected]

Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione | Public Safety Public Information Officer
[email protected]

Jersey City will conduct major snow removal operations this weekend on eight primary thoroughfares. With weather forecasts indicating a low probability of additional snowfall in the coming days, the City is seizing the opportunity to clear accumulated snow from last weekend’s storm and restore streets to normal conditions.

These schedules are tentative; if your street is on this list for car relocation and was not fully completed the first evening, it will be completed the following evening. It will be completed the following evening.

IF YOUR CAR IS NOT REMOVED FROM THESE STREETS - THEY WILL BE TOWED TO ALLOW SNOW REMOVAL.

SNOW REMOVAL ROUTES & DATES

REMOVAL OPERATIONS HAPPENING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Communipaw - 1&9 and Pacific
Montgomery - Westside to Marin

REMOVAL OPERATIONS HAPPENING SUNDAY AND MONDAY
MLK and Monticello - McAdoo to Storms
Bergen - JFK to Van Nostrand


REMOVAL OPERATIONS HAPPENING MONDAY AND TUESDAY
Central - Paterson Plank to 139
Westside - Broadway to Audubon


REMOVAL OPERATIONS HAPPENING TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Garfield - Merrit to Grand
Palisade - Newark to Paterson Plank

A cleanup crew will conduct spot checks in the city on Thursday. If cars need to be moved, flyers will be distributed.

Public Parking Lots

Jersey City Health and Human Services Safety Guide for Extreme Cold Weather

As dangerously cold temperatures impact our area, residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves, their families, and vulnerable neighbors. Extreme cold can pose serious health risks, including hypothermia and frostbite, even after brief exposure.

Stay Warm and Limit Exposure
• Avoid going outdoors unless necessary.
• Dress in layers, including a hat, scarf, and gloves; cover exposed skin.
• Wear insulated, waterproof footwear to prevent heat loss.
• Keep your home heated to a safe temperature and close off unused rooms to conserve heat.

Protect Your Health
• Watch for signs of hypothermia, such as uncontrollable shivering, confusion, slurred speech, or drowsiness.
• Frostbite symptoms include numbness, pale or waxy skin, and tingling or burning sensations.
• Seek medical attention immediately if you or someone else shows symptoms of cold-related illness.

Check on Vulnerable Individuals
• Check on older adults, people with disabilities, those with chronic health conditions, and neighbors who may lack adequate heat.
• Never leave children, older adults, or pets unattended in cold environments.

Use Heaters Safely
• Use space heaters according to manufacturer instructions and keep them away from flammable materials.
• Never use ovens, grills, or generators indoors.
• Ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly.

Food, Water, and Emergency Preparedness
• Keep extra food, water, medications, and blankets on hand.
• Charge cell phones and have flashlights available in case of power outages.
• If power is lost and indoor temperatures become unsafe, seek a warming center or shelter.

Pet Safety
• Bring pets indoors during extreme cold.
• Ensure outdoor animals have warm shelter, unfrozen water, and adequate food.

More resources:

• JC Parking Twitter
• @JerseyCity on X
• Jersey City Facebook page
• Veolia ALERTS
• MUA Twitter: @JCMUA
• PSE&G ALERTS
• ALERT JC