Stay safe & keep everyone healthy: Get all expired medications out of the house during National Prescription Take Back Day TOMORROW.

There will be boxes at six location in City of Hoboken tomorrow, including Hoboken Police headquarters from 10am-2pm. No questions asked.
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💊If you have expired prescription drugs in the medicine cabinet (or anywhere else) bring them to the Hoboken Police / DEA HQ National RX Take Back Day on Saturday 10-2.
📦6 locations will be set up across City of Hoboken. No questions asked.
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👁️The City of Hoboken Office of Constituent Services is partnering with the NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired to offer FREE eye screenings for residents. May 1, 2024. 10am.

Appointments are required & can be made by calling (201) 420-2000 Ext. 1314 or Ext. 1312.

Volunteer for Spring Fling! The annual community cleanup will be held on June 1. Spring Fling projects may include cleaning up a beach, street, park, or other public property, weeding, planting, & more. Registration closes May 17.
More info: hobokennj.gov/news/hoboken-s…

#DYK There can be long-lasting complications from shingles.

Visit cdc.gov/shingles for more information!

💉The City of Hoboken Health Division is teaming up with Hudson Regional Health Commission for a pop up COVID and flu vaccine clinic TODAY.

Appointments aren't necessary, but encouraged and can still be made at: hudsoncovidvax.org.

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REMINDER:
We hare hosting a FREE #Narcan training next week. Participants will receive a free #Naloxone kit.
Registration is required.
⬇️See below for more on the training, and how to sign up:

Expect delays in southern City of Hoboken
today. Hudson St is closed at Hudson Place w crews working on repairs to a collapsed sewer line. Sidewalks are open. Vehicular traffic is being detoured except
NJ TRANSIT, HOP, & residential commuter buses. MORE: local.nixle.com/alert/10873099/

‼️City of Hoboken
Due to emergency repairs, Hudson Pl is closed between Hudson & River Streets. Expect heavy traffic in southern #Hoboken including the immediate area & on Washington & Observer w/ with detours in place. Only buses thru for now.
Sidewalks are open for access.

The City of Hoboken and HobokenHealthDivision Division are holding a FREE in-person #Narcan training on April 24 at 11 a.m. Learn how to safely administer it and other important training. Participants will receive a FREE #Naloxone spray kit.
*Registration is required.*
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The next City of Hoboken #PublicSafety CAPS meeting is TOMORROW NIGHT!
Reps from Hoboken OEM Hoboken Police Hoboken Fire Dept Hoboken EMS & Volunteer Ambulance Corp & HobokenHealthDivision will be at Shepherd/Knucklehead The Shepherd & The Knucklehead 6-7:30p to discuss public safety related topics important to YOU!
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Enjoy the solar eclipse - safely!
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Hoboken had what’s believed to be a 4.0 aftershock. (Largest one so far)
Please stay safe and see guidance from USGS USGS_Quakes below. ⬇️
Remember: Please avoid calling 9-1-1 or Police/Fire dispatch,
unless you have an actual emergency.
City of Hoboken

The CDC offers advice on how to stay safe during an earthquake, including staying where you are.

If inside: drop down and seek cover.
If outside: Go to an open area away from buildings and utility lines and stay low.

🔗MUCH MORE: cdc.gov/disasters/eart…

April is designated as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.  #TesticularCancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer, the leading cancer in men 15-44 & can affect any male from infant to senior.
MORE on symptoms, treatment, etc from American Cancer Society:
cancer.org/cancer/types/t…

🎉Save the Date!
The next CAPS (Community & Public Safety) forum is next Wed, 4/10, 6 to 7:30pm at Shepherd/Knucklehead.

Reps from Hoboken Police, @HobokenFD, Hoboken OEM, Hoboken EMS & Volunteer Ambulance Corp, HobokenHealthDivision will be on hand for conversations re #publicsafety topics important to YOU!

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Its #NationalPublicHealthWeek !
#NPHW is the 1st week of April & recognizes the contributions of public health & highlights issues that are important to improving the nation's health.
This years theme is: “Protecting, Connecting & Thriving: We Are All Public Health.”
@APHA National Public Health Week

💉The Hudson Regional Health Commission will be in City of Hoboken TOMORROW, for a COVID-19 and Flu vaccine clinic at the Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand St. 3-6:45 pm.

Appointments are encouraged, still available, and can be made at hudsoncovidvax.org. (or scan the QR code below)

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Struggling since Sunday? Thanks to Somerset County Dept of Health, NJ for sharing tips for getting a good night sleep after the time change! (& year round!) Including:
-Have a set bed/wake up time
-Turn off the TV, phone, etc.
-No caffeine/alcohol in the PMS
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#SleepWell

ADVISORY: The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and coastal flood advisory for Hoboken tonight into tomorrow.
⛈flooding is possible in low-lying areas
🚧Do not drive around barricades or travel through floodwaters
More: local.nixle.com/alert/10759851/