More Than 500 Without Power In Monmouth County

More than 500 customers were without electricity in Monmouth County, authorities said.

Jon Craig

05/04/2023 11:52 a.m.

There were 557 Monmouth County homes and businesses blacked out at about 11:30 a.m., Thursday May 4, JCP&L reported.

Part of the problem was blamed on an electric substation in Howell, according to an unconfirmed report.

Middlesex County, meanwhile, had 377 electric customers without power at 11:30 a.m., JCP&L said.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service issued coastal flood watch advisories.

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