UPDATE – 2130 Hours Winter Storm Update, Paterson and Wayne Current Conditions Forecast Operational Impact Hazardous travel conditions expected to persist overnight into Monday. Child Care Center will be CLOSED on Monday 1/26 and will be operating on a Delayed Opening on 1/27 (10am). Parking Reopening, Monday Morning Paterson Campus Wayne Campus Reminder Staff requiring […]
St. Joseph’s Health Emergency Management will be conducting a Full-Scale Emergency Preparedness Exercise on November 18, at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson. Employees may notice an increased presence of emergency responders, hospital staff in PPE, active radio communications, and the use of theatrical smoke as part of the training environment. All activity is
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UPDATE: AS OF 6PM THE SHELTER IN PLACE HAS BEEN LIFTED. ALL ARE ADVISED TO AVOID SMOKE AND KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED. Date/Time: September 13, 2025 – 1315 hrsLocation: 198 Putnam Street, Paterson, NJ The City of Paterson has issued a Shelter-in-Place Advisory for all residents and businesses within 2,000 feet of an active fire at
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SJH Staff, The City of Paterson has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the entire city due to a major water main break. This advisory affects the St. Joseph’s Health Paterson Campus and is effective immediately until further notice. Do Not Use Tap Water Until further notice, tap water should not be used for any activities involving
Important Advisory: Boil Water Advisory in Effect for Paterson Campus Read More »
Multiple minor earthquake aftershocks—each below a 3.0 magnitude—have been reported throughout Northern New Jersey. These seismic events may be felt as brief shaking or vibrations but are not currently expected to cause damage or impact hospital operations. At this time, there are no changes to facility status or services. Please continue normal operations but report
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Passaic County from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning due to expected heavy rainfall. Key Points: 5 to 6 inches of rain possible, with rainfall rates over 2 inches per hour High risk of flash flooding, especially in urban and poor drainage areas Travel disruptions likely
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As of 11:00 am, Getty Avenue has been fully reopened between Madison Avenue and Hemlock Street. Emergency crews have cleared the scene and normal traffic flow has resumed. All hospital access routes are now fully operational. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the earlier closure. Please continue to monitor SJHalert.org for any future
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Passaic County, including the St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson and St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, in effect from 2:00 PM through this evening. What to Expect: Impacted Areas: Staff Reminders: For more information and safety tips, visit the NWS Flood Safety Website.
Flood Watch Issued for Paterson & Wayne – Monday, July 14, 2025 Read More »
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area, along with an alert for severe thunderstorms expected this afternoon into the evening (Wednesday, June 19). Please use caution when traveling today and stay alert for updates from SJH or local authorities. Weather Outlook: Staff Guidance: Facilities & Operations: Patient & Visitor Considerations:
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Passaic County from Saturday, February 8 at 7 PM through Sunday, February 9 at 10 AM. St. Joseph’s Health will remain fully operational, and accommodations are being made to ensure employee safety. Storm Forecast & Impacts Employee Safety & Accommodations Stay Informed Thank you
