TOWNSHIP OF WEEHAWKEN

MUNICIPAL BUILDING 400 PARK AVENUE WEEHAWKEN, NEW JERSEY 07086 201-319-6005

Urgent Update

September 2, 2021 @ 4PM

Hurricane/Tropical Depression Ida Alert

Dear Resident,

As mentioned in our update earlier today, Hackensack is closed in both directions. This closure is due to a partial mudslide & rockslide on the cliff face above . Township Office of Emergency Management personnel and Township Engineers are on scene with emergency contractors clearing and hauling debris from this location. Once enough debris has been removed, Township Engineers will be able to determine the integrity of the cliff face better and when Hackensack Plank Road can be re-open again, and the area surrounding the cliff face.

Reservoir Park in the Highpoint and Hudson Avenues area had a small outer embankment area partially wash away due to heavy rain; THE AREA IS SAFE, AND THERE IS NO DANGER OF COLLAPSE OR FAILURE. In an overabundance of caution and to ensure the situation does not get worse, we have emergency contractors on site today to repair the embankment. At this time, we do not know how long the repairs will take, but they will likely extend beyond today. The Office of Emergency Management, Township Engineers, and our Building Department are monitoring the situation closely; there is no need to be concerned.

If your property was damaged during storm Ida last evening, and you have already contacted the Township of Weehawken for assistance (e.g., Police Department, DPW/Sanitation, Building Department, etc.) and are still awaiting a response. This also applies if you notice any new damage or something out of the ordinary. We ask that you please call the Township Manager’s Office at 201-319- 6005.

Fortunately, no injuries or deaths have been reported in Weehawken. We appreciate your patience as we address all residents throughout the Township who the storm has impacted. Please see the attached photos of the affected areas.

Richard F. Turner David J. Curtis Mayor Carmela Silvestri-Ehret Councilman at Large First Ward Councilwoman

Giovanni D. Ahmad Township Manager