Prospect Park Office of Emergency Management

02/22/2026

❄️ Snow Storm Announcements – Monday, February 23

- Garbage collection is canceled tomorrow, Monday 2/23.

- Prospect Park Schools will be closed on Monday 2/23.

- Parking rules remain in effect, however the Police Department will not issue parking tickets on Monday 2/23 only.
If possible, please move your vehicle during your no-parking period to Unity Church on N. 11th Street so crews can properly clear snow in your area.

- The school is open as a heating center.
If you lose heat in your home, please contact the Police Department at 973-790-7900.

- Reminder: Residents may park in front of their own driveway, as long as the sidewalk is not blocked, to allow for additional parking.

Please stay safe and be blessed.

02/22/2026

The Prospect Park School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, 2/23 due to inclement weather.

02/22/2026

🚨SNOW EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Due to the declared State of Emergency:
Monday, February 23, 2026

🚫🗑️Garbage collection is suspended, Please don’t put your garbage out. The next garbage collection will be on Thursday,February 26, 2026

Heating Center
The school has been opened as a heating center.
If you have lost heat, please contact the Police Department at 973-790-7900 for assistance.

No-parking rules remain in effect; however, no summonses will be issued on Monday.

Residents in no-parking areas are strongly encouraged to move their vehicles to Unity Church during the hours their area is under restriction. This will allow snow crews to properly clear streets and create safe parking areas.

Thank you for your cooperation. Please stay safe!

02/08/2026

HEATING CENTER NOTICE – PUBLIC SCHOOL 1

In the event you lose heat at your residence, Public School 1, located at 94 Brown Avenue, Prospect Park, NJ, will be open as a temporary heating center.

IMPORTANT:
Please call the Prospect Park Police Department at (973) 790-7900 before reporting to the school. An officer will assist you and provide access.

Location access:
Enter from the North 10th Street side, in the rear by the fence.

This service is available to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents during cold weather conditions.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, do not hesitate to call.

01/25/2026

🚨 HEATING CENTER INFORMATION – PROSPECT PARK, NJ

If you experience a loss of heat, please know that help is available.
Extreme cold conditions should not be faced alone.

Public School 1 will be open as a Heating Center for Prospect Park residents.

📍 Location:
Public School 1
94 Brown Ave, Prospect Park, NJ
➡️ Access from N. 10th Street, rear entrance by the fence

📞 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Residents must call the Prospect Park Police Department at +1 (973) 790-7900 before arriving at the school/municipal building.
Someone will assist you upon arrival and ensure proper access

08/20/2025

Please read carefully.

🚰 Update on PVWC Water Main Repairs
August 20, 2025

✅ The 24-inch pipeline at Great Falls is now back in service, following the successful restoration of the 30-inch main on Sunday. With both pipelines online, water pressure is returning to normal across Paterson, Prospect Park, Haledon, and North Haledon.

🔄 System Flushing
PVWC will now begin flushing over 2,000 hydrants in Paterson and Prospect Park to move fresh water through the system and ensure water quality meets all standards. This process is required before the Boil Water Advisory can be lifted and, weather permitting, may take up to 12 days to complete.

🚱 Boil Water Advisory
Lifted for nearly 77,000 Paterson customers (south of Broadway, east of Spruce St, and west of Rt. 20).

Still in effect for other parts of Paterson and Prospect Park, plus North Haledon and Haledon (Manchester Utilities Authority customers).

👉 If you’re still under the advisory, continue to boil water for at least 1 minute (or use bottled water) until notified it’s safe.

👮 Safety Reminder: PVWC testing crews wear uniforms and photo ID badges. Do not let anyone into your home without proper credentials. Report suspicious activity to your local police.

💧 Water Conservation Tips
• Limit outdoor water use
• Fix leaks immediately
• Shorten showers & turn off water while brushing teeth
• Run dishwashers/washers only when full
• Report unauthorized hydrant use: 973-340-4300 (option #2)

📢 Stay Updated

Haledon & North Haledon: muawater.net
or 973-942-9027

PVWC Alerts: pvwc.com

Call 973-340-4300 (option #2) or email [email protected]

🙏 PVWC thanks all customers for their patience and cooperation. Crews remain on-site 24/7 to restore full service safely and as quickly as possible.

08/18/2025

🚨 Update on PVWC Water Main Break Repairs
📅 Monday, August 18, 2025

The 30-inch water main that had been out of service since August 8 was successfully placed back into service at approximately 8:00 p.m. last night. Operating pressures began to rise almost immediately, and portions of Paterson and Prospect Park are now returning to normal system pressures.

Earlier in the day, the Manchester Utilities Authority confirmed that Haledon and North Haledon are also returning to normal pressures.

🔧 Today, our crews are working to connect the 24-inch pipeline at Great Falls. Once completed, the distribution system will return to normal operating conditions, supported by approximately 600 feet of newly installed 24-inch and 30-inch pipe segments and valves—replacing 140-year-old infrastructure.

💧 Once the system is fully stabilized, PVWC will begin comprehensive flushing of the distribution system to help lift the boil water advisory for impacted areas.

We will continue to share updates until full service and potable water quality are restored. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this critical repair effort.