Utilities can shut service starting Oct. 15. How to get help before thenUtilities can shut service starting Oct. 15. How to get help before thenCustomers can contact their electric, gas and water providers about deferred payment plans, before service shutoffs resume in October.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Power Outages Have Begun, More Likely Over The WeekendPower Outages Have Begun, More Likely Over The WeekendFriday night storms have knocked power out to thousands of customers in Ocean County, most in Toms River.Justin LouisJustin Louis
Ocean, Monmouth Freeholder Directors seek Jersey Shore BPU representativeOcean, Monmouth Freeholder Directors seek Jersey Shore BPU representativeOcean County Freeholder Director Vicari along with Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone announced that they are teaming up and making a push to have a Jersey Shore representative on the State Board of Public Utilities.Vin EbenauVin Ebenau
Big NJ utilities won’t reimburse for spoiled food. But a NY utility willBig NJ utilities won’t reimburse for spoiled food. But a NY utility willFederal officials recommend after four hours without power, throw out refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Blame The Power Companies — Not The Lineworkers Blame The Power Companies — Not The Lineworkers Blame the power companies, not the lineworkers. They are doing their best with limited resources. Mark AnthonyMark Anthony
Isaias tornado confirmed as NJ power restoration continuesIsaias tornado confirmed as NJ power restoration continuesThe tornado's 100 mph winds flipped over a tractor trailer and ripped the roof off several houses, according to the National Weather Service.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Widespread Power Outage In Lakewood On Tuesday AfternoonWidespread Power Outage In Lakewood On Tuesday AfternoonA power outage in Lakewood on Tuesday afternoon impacted thousands of customers and traffic lights along Route 9Justin LouisJustin Louis
JCP&L proposes average rate hike of $10 a month per homeJCP&L proposes average rate hike of $10 a month per homeThe utility company says it has accumulated unrecovered storm costs of "more than $300 million."Erin VogtErin Vogt
Just a few thousand still without power 3 days after thunderstormJust a few thousand still without power 3 days after thunderstormPSE&G has a handful of homes left and expects its customers to be fully restored by late Thursday afternoon.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Power to be fully restored 4 days after thunderstorms, NJ utilities sayPower to be fully restored 4 days after thunderstorms, NJ utilities sayOver 6,000 people are working on restoration for JCP&L and PSE&G.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander