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Tree Worker Electrocuted By Power Line In Morris County: Police Tree Worker Electrocuted By Power Line In Morris County: Police
Tree Worker Electrocuted By Power Line In Morris County: Police A tree worker was killed after coming in contact with a power line in Morris County on the afternoon of Thursday, April 4, police said. The worker was at 95 Taylortown Road in Montville when he came in contact with the line around  3:50 p.m., Montville Police Chief Andrew Caggiano said. The Montville Fire Department, Morris County EMS, and Jersey Central Power and Light responded to the scene, Caggiano said. The worker was removed from the tree and taken to Morristown Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead, Caggiano said. The identity of the worker is not being released at thi…
Storm Cuts Power To Thousands In NJ (UPDATE) Storm Cuts Power To Thousands In NJ (UPDATE)
Storm Cuts Power To Thousands In NJ (Update) Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power Thursday, April 4 following a nasty storm that brought gusty winds and heavy rain to the region on Wednesday, April 3. As of 8 a.m., 8,000 Monmouth County residents were without power mainly in Freehold, Highlands, and Middletown (4,000), according to JCP&L. In Bergen County, more than 2,000 PSE&G customers had no power mostly in Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, and Teaneck. In Essex County, 1,063 PSE&G customers were in the dark, the majority in Irvington. In Morris County, 3.000 customers were without power mostly in Jeff…
6K Without Power In Warren, Hunterdon Counties (UPDATE) 6K Without Power In Warren, Hunterdon Counties (UPDATE)
6K Without Power In Warren, Hunterdon Counties (Update) Wind gusts nearing 50 miles per hour left thousands of New Jersey residents without power Monday, March 11. According to the National Weather Service, winds are expected to die down in the evening with a wind advisory in effect until 11 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a high near 50. As of 4:15 p.m., the following areas did not have power: JCP&L: Hunterdon County: 4,264 without power mostly in Bethlehem, Glen Gardner, Hampton, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon, Readington Middlesex County: 8,359 without power mostly in Monroe Township Morris County: 10,049 mostly in…
6K+ Warren, Hunterdon County Residents Without Power 6K+ Warren, Hunterdon County Residents Without Power
6K+ Warren, Hunterdon County Residents Without Power Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power as of 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, following gusty winds that swept the region overnight. The JCP&L map shows the following areas were in the dark: Hunterdon County: 3,953 customers Morris County: 3,642 customers Warren County: 3,594 customers Restoration times were not immediately available. Thursday will be partly sunny with a high near 40 and wind chill values between 20 and 30, the National Weather Service said. Friday, March 1 will be sunny with a high of 47. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Storm Knocks Power To Thousands In Warren, Hunterdon Counties Storm Knocks Power To Thousands In Warren, Hunterdon Counties
Storm Knocks Power To Thousands In Warren, Hunterdon Counties Thousands of residents in northern New Jersey were without power as of Tuesday, Feb. 13 amid the snow storm that dropped several inches on the region. The JCP&L outage map shows 2,390 had no power in Warren County, mainly in Harmony Twp., Lopatcong, Phillipsburg, Pohatcong, and White Township as of 11:35 a.m. In Somerset County, nearly 900 residents had no power, mostly in Branchburg (790). Nearly 1,500 Hunterdon County residents were also in the dark. Those residents without power are mainly residents of Clinton, Holland, Lebanon, and Readington. Restoration times varied.
Snow Squalls Possible Sunday, Fierce Winds Knock Power To Hundreds Of NJ Residents Snow Squalls Possible Sunday, Fierce Winds Knock Power To Hundreds Of NJ Residents
Snow Squalls Possible Sunday, Fierce Winds Knock Power To Hundreds Of NJ Residents Quick and intense bursts of snow are possible on Sunday, Jan. 14 across New Jersey, not great news for hundreds of residents still in the dark or dealing with flooding from the latest storms. Parts of Morris and Hunterdon counties are at greatest risk of snow squalls on Sunday, the National Weather Service says. Wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph were possible. ⚠️❄️🌬️ There is potential for snow squalls from Sunday morning into the early afternoon. Remember, there is no safe... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, January 13, 2024 In Morris Coun…
4K+ Sussex County Residents Still Without Power 4K+ Sussex County Residents Still Without Power
4K+ Sussex County Residents Still Without Power North Jersey residents are feeling the impact of this week's storm with thousands still without power and schools closed or delayed. In Bergen County, houses were hit on East Midland Avenue in Paramus and on Sunset Avenue in Englewood. A Mahwah police officer also escaped serious injury when a falling tree struck his cruiser. Route 17 was closed in both directions at various times in multiple spots, including in Hasbrouck Heights around 9:30 p.m., in East Rutherford just before midnight and in Rochelle Park about an hour later. A stretch of Route 46 in Lodi also was under water, as we…
Thousands Without Power In Hunterdon County As Storm Intensifies Thousands Without Power In Hunterdon County As Storm Intensifies
Thousands Without Power In Hunterdon County As Storm Intensifies Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power as of Tuesday evening, Jan. 9, as the storm intensified. A State of Emergency ordered by Gov. Phil Murphy went into effect at 5 p.m., with state and local officials urging residents to stay off the roads. As of 7:25 p.m., more than 2,000 residents in Hunterdon County were in the dark, according to JCP&L, including 123 in Delaware; 729 in Lambertville City; 733 in Raritan; 437 in West Amwell, and more. In Morris County, 3,360 JCP&L customers were without power. Those are residents of Mount Olive where 2,449 people w…
Hundreds Without Power In These Morris, Warren, Burlington County Towns Hundreds Without Power In These Morris, Warren, Burlington County Towns
Hundreds Without Power In These Morris, Warren, Burlington County Towns Hundreds of New Jersey residents were left in the dark following the storm that swept through the region over the weekend. Gusty winds blew across the region Monday, Dec. 11, as hundreds waited for power to be restored. ALSO SEE: These NJ Towns Saw The Most Snow, Rain In Weekend Storm According to JCP&L, the following customers were without power as of 10:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11: Hunterdon County: 433 (East Amwell, 95; Lebanon, 165; High Bridge, 38). Restorations vary between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Morris County: 292 (Chester, 47; Harding, 55; Morris Twp., 115; Randolph, 33). Restoration…
Hundreds Without Power In Morris County Town Hundreds Without Power In Morris County Town
Hundreds Without Power In Morris County Town Nearly 300 Morris County residents were without power on Sunday morning, Dec. 3. The JCP&L outage maps shows 293 people were without power, most of them (266) in Chester Township. A restoration time of 11 a.m. was predicted.
Thousands Without Power In NJ Following Tropical Storm Ophelia Thousands Without Power In NJ Following Tropical Storm Ophelia
Thousands Without Power In NJ Following Tropical Storm Ophelia Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power Sunday, Sept. 24, after Tropical Storm Ophelia. Nearly 13,000 residents were without power Saturday, Sept. 23, but as of Sunday morning, that number was down to approximately 4,000. The bulk of the outages were in Monmouth County, where 4,636 were in the dark as of 10:45 a.m., according to the JCPL outage map. In Ocean County, 352 JCPL customers were without power. According to AccuWeather, wind gusts of 68 mph were tracked in Sea Isle on Saturday. The National Weather Service says towns along the Jersey Shore saw as much as 3.92 inches…
22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect 22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect
22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power after a round of powerful afternoon storms swept through the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the region through 11 p.m., and that comes after a round of quarter-sized hail and gusty winds. As of 5:25 p.m., the following areas were without power: JCP&L Essex County: 7,005 customers (most in Millburn [3.2K], Livingston [2.3K]) Monmouth County: 2,563 (most in Howell [1.9K]) Morris County: 11,300 (most in Boonton [1.6K], East Hanover [2.2K], Florham Park [1.2K], Montville [3…
Thousands Without Power In Warren County Thousands Without Power In Warren County
Thousands Without Power In Warren County Thousands of Warren County residents were without power Tuesday morning, August 22, authorities said. According to JCP&L, nearly 8,500 of Warren County’s approximately 52,500 customers had lost electricity as of 8 a.m. Hackettstown was experiencing the highest number of outages with nearly 3,900 (77 percent), with Allamuchy Township at more than 2,500 (97 percent). Almost 2,000 Independence Township residents (76 percent) were left in the dark as of 8 a.m. ⚠️There is a power outage affecting parts of Hackettstown. JCP&L has been notified. Posted by Hackettstown Police Departm…
Power Restored To Thousands In Morris County (UPDATE) Power Restored To Thousands In Morris County (UPDATE)
Power Restored To Thousands In Morris County (Update) Thousands of residents were without power Sunday, July 23 in Morris County. Update: Power had been restored as of 5:30 p.m. Original report: According to JCP&L, 3,262 Morris County residents were in the dark as of 11:45 a.m. The outage appears to be stemming from Schoolhouse Lane and Gaston Road, according to the JCP&L real-time map (see above). Morristown had 2,129 outages, and Morris Township had 1,130 outages, the map shows. Restoration time is approximately 2 p.m.
Driver Hospitalized After Hitting Fallen Tree In Hunterdon County Roadway Driver Hospitalized After Hitting Fallen Tree In Hunterdon County Roadway
Driver Hospitalized After Hitting Fallen Tree In Hunterdon County Roadway A driver was hospitalized after hitting a tree that had fallen into a Hunterdon County roadway due to the heavy winds and thunderstorms that rattled the area overnight on Tuesday, June 27, responders said. The Quakertown Fire Company responded to the accident on Rt. 579 north of Pittstown around 4 a.m. A driver struck the fallen tree and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. “Use caution on the roads this morning as numerous hazards remain from overnight storms,” the Quakertown Fire Company said. Use caution on the roads this morning as numerou…
Tornados Leave Thousands Of NJ Residents Without Power For Days Tornados Leave Thousands Of NJ Residents Without Power For Days
Tornados Leave Thousands Of NJ Residents Without Power For Days Thousands of New Jersey residents remained without power on Monday, April 3, more than a day after the tornados that barreled through the region. According to JCP&L, 2,401 Ocean County residents were in the dark as of 10:50 a.m., most of them being in Jackson — where a tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service. Howell and Sea Girt also saw twisters, although only 137 residents were without power in Howell, according to JCP&L. Restoration times were 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., respectively. As of 8 AM Monday, here is a summary of where we currently stand with storm dama…
Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power
Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power The National Weather Service is investigating two possible tornados during this weekend's storm in New Jersey. UPDATE: Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County Preliminary surveys show twisters touched down near Cinnaminson and Delran, in Burlington County, and in Howell Township, in Monmouth County, during the storm Saturday, April 1, the NSW's Mount Holly office said. Tornados in April 1 storm.National Weather Service Surveys will be conducted Sunday, April 2. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 residents were without power as of 8 a.m. S…
Lights Out! 700 Without Power In Hunterdon County Lights Out! 700 Without Power In Hunterdon County
Lights Out! 700 Without Power In Hunterdon County Nearly 700 Hunterdon County JCP&L customers were without power Tuesday afternoon, March 14 as a winter storm swept through the area. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph were expected through Wednesday, March 15, according to the National Weather Service. Gusty winds across the region March 13-15.AccuWeather According to JCP&L, the majority of the outages were in Lebanon Township (227); 135 were in Califon; 148 were in Delaware; and various other towns had between 30 and 50 outages. Restoration time varied between 3 and 5 p.m.
Vehicle Found Abandoned After Sussex County Crash Vehicle Found Abandoned After Sussex County Crash
Vehicle Found Abandoned After Sussex County Crash A crashed vehicle that took down a power line was found abandoned in Sussex County over the weekend, authorities said. The Byram Township Fire Department responded to the crash on Whitehall Hill Road alongside several local emergency crews around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. After the power was cut by JCP&L, crews entered the vehicle with deployed airbags and found that it was empty. A follow-up search of nearby woods, the rail trail, and roadways on foot and with thermal imaging came up negative as well. The Sussex County Sheriffs Department K-9 unit and New Jersey State Police avi…
Thousands Without Power In Hunterdon, Morris Counties Thousands Without Power In Hunterdon, Morris Counties
Thousands Without Power In Hunterdon, Morris Counties Thousands of JCP&L customers in Hunterdon and Morris Counties were without power on Tuesday, Oct. 25. JCP&L's website said more than 3,500 people were without power in Hunterdon County as of 10 a.m. Meanwhile, a post from the Florham Park Police Department stated that the outage had also been affecting the town’s communications system since around 7 a.m. and that it was “more widespread” than originally thought. JCP&L is reporting approximately 1600 users without power. This has been affecting our agency for nearly two hours, but... Posted by Florham Park Police Departmen…
23,000 Without Power In Passaic, Morris Counties 23,000 Without Power In Passaic, Morris Counties
23,000 Without Power In Passaic, Morris Counties A major power outage was reported Saturday, Oct. 8 in parts of Passaic County. JCP&L's website said nearly 10,200 people were without power in Morris County while 13,600 were in the dark in Passaic County. Power was expected to be restored around 2 or 3 p.m., according to JCP&L.
Fiery Morris County Crash Snaps Utility Pole, Shuts Down Route 46 (PHOTOS) Fiery Morris County Crash Snaps Utility Pole, Shuts Down Route 46 (PHOTOS)
Fiery Morris County Crash Snaps Utility Pole, Shuts Down Route 46 (Photos) A fiery crash snapped a utility pole and shut down Route 46 in Morris County, authorities said. The Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department responded to the crash near Route 46 west and Fox Hill Lane around 6:55 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, the company said. Upon arrival, the crews confirmed that a car had slammed into and snapped a utility pole, which resulted in several hanging wires and a “significant” fire on a second pole further down the road, the department said. The highway was closed in both directions as crews shut off the damaged power lines and worked to repair them while preven…
Driver Taken To Hospital As Car Flips, Takes Down Power Lines In Warren County Driver Taken To Hospital As Car Flips, Takes Down Power Lines In Warren County
Driver Taken To Hospital As Car Flips, Takes Down Power Lines In Warren County A driver was extricated and taken to a nearby hospital after a rollover crash caused entrapment and brought down several power lines in Warren County, authorities said. The Lopatcong Township Fire Company responded to the crash and confirmed a trapped driver in the overturned vehicle around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, the department said. Emergency crews were forced to wait for the arrival of JCP&L to rescue the driver due to the possibility of the downed power lines energizing the vehicle. Once the car was deemed safe to enter, the driver was quickly brought to safety and taken to Hun…
Downed Utility Pole In Flemington Causes Power Outages, Road Closure (PHOTOS) Downed Utility Pole In Flemington Causes Power Outages, Road Closure (PHOTOS)
Downed Utility Pole In Flemington Causes Power Outages, Road Closure (Photos) A utility pole was knocked down in Flemington Wednesday morning, causing numerous residents to lose power, authorities said. The telephone pole was knocked down on Bloomfield Avenue shortly before 10 a.m., according to the Flemington Borough Office of Emergency Management. Bloomfield Avenue remained temporarily closed as JCP&L was responding to the outage report. It was not immediately clear what knocked the pole down, or when the power was expected to return. Scroll down to view additional photos from the scene. Power outage -9:57 am - Some parts of town are currently experienci…
Dump Truck Crash Causes Delays, Power Outages On Route 517 Dump Truck Crash Causes Delays, Power Outages On Route 517
Dump Truck Crash Causes Delays, Power Outages On Route 517 UPDATE: The roadway was reopened with power fully restored around 5:20 p.m., Franklin Borough police said. --------------------------- A Wednesday morning dump truck crash backed up traffic and caused power outages for nearby residents on Route 517, authorities said. Munsonhurst Road in Franklin, Sussex County was shut down following the crash, which took down a utility pole and wires around 8 a.m., borough police said. Reports from JCP&L indicated that the power may be out for several hours on the north side of town while repairs are made, according to an update from the Borough of O…
Here’s How Many Sussex County Residents Lost Power Due To Damage From Hurricane Ida Remnants Here’s How Many Sussex County Residents Lost Power Due To Damage From Hurricane Ida Remnants
Here’s How Many Sussex County Residents Lost Power Due To Damage From Hurricane Ida Remnants Thousands of people in Sussex County and across New Jersey are without power after the remnants of Hurricane Ida blasted through the region late Wednesday into early Thursday. Police urge residents to keep their distance from downed wires and report storm damage to 911 as JCP&L works to repair outages and other power-related storm impacts. The company evaluates damages in the first 24 hours and then restores the largest number of customers affected on an outage order. Scroll down to view the number of customers in each town who are experiencing outages, according to Sparta Police: S…
Crews Work To Repair Blown Transformer Affecting Power To More Than 2,200 Phillipsburg Homes Crews Work To Repair Blown Transformer Affecting Power To More Than 2,200 Phillipsburg Homes
Crews Work To Repair Blown Transformer Affecting Power To More Than 2,200 Phillipsburg Homes UPDATE: The power has been restored. --------------------------------- Crews are working to repair a blown transformer that was affecting power to more than 2,200 Phillipsburg homes Thursday afternoon, town officials said. JCP&L was at the site of the blown transformer at Warren Street and Heckman Street around 2:50 p.m., according to a post on the town’s official Facebook page. “They are working hard to restore it ASAP!” town officials said.
WATCH: Sussex County Fire Crews Douse Exploding Wires Atop Route 206 Car Wash WATCH: Sussex County Fire Crews Douse Exploding Wires Atop Route 206 Car Wash
Watch: Sussex County Fire Crews Douse Exploding Wires Atop Route 206 Car Wash Several Sussex County fire departments worked together to douse a group of exploding wires that nearly extended to a car wash on Route 206 Thursday. The Byram Township Fire Department responded to the Byram Car Wash in Stanhope, where several small explosions came from a group of wires hanging over the structure, according to a Facebook post accompanied by a brief video of the action. Members doused the flaming wires and insulation, which had caused a secondary fire on the side of the building and the detached shed. With help from fire departments in Stanhope and Netcong, the fire was con…
Toms River PD: Mass Power Outage Was Caused By DUI Driver Who Downed Pole Igniting Brush Fire Toms River PD: Mass Power Outage Was Caused By DUI Driver Who Downed Pole Igniting Brush Fire
Toms River PD: Mass Power Outage Was Caused By DUI Driver Who Downed Pole Igniting Brush Fire A 47-year-old drunken driver is facing multiple charges for a crash that downed a utility pole, started a brush fire and caused a power massive power outage over the weekend in Toms River, authorities said. Wilfredo Flores was negotiating a curve when he answered a call on his cell phone, swerved off the roadway to the right and hit a curb at Bay Avenue and Tanglewood Road around 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Toms River police said. The impact split the pole in half and subsequently damaged a second pole due to excessive wire tension, police said. Flores fled eastbound but was soon stopped by a con…
Widespread Flooding, Downed Poles Close NJ, PA Roads Widespread Flooding, Downed Poles Close NJ, PA Roads
Widespread Flooding, Downed Poles Close NJ, PA Roads An overnight storm left parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania in disarray Christmas Morning. Thousands of New Jerseyans lost power Christmas Eve, as wind gusts of up to 55 miles per hour swept parts of the state (have photos? email clevine@dailyvoice.com). Southeastern Pennsylvania experienced flooding well before midnight struck, which caused for several detours overnight into the early hours. While the strongest winds have moved out of the area, widespread areas of flooding were reported especially across eastern PA, the National Weather Service reports. Downed tree in Little Ferry, …
Powerful Winds Knock Power To Thousands Across New Jersey Powerful Winds Knock Power To Thousands Across New Jersey
Powerful Winds Knock Power To Thousands Across New Jersey A powerful storm knocked power to thousands of New Jersey residents Christmas Eve. Multiple gusts of over 50 miles per hour recorded in southern parts of the state were recorded as of 11 p.m. -- with conditions worsening rapidly, the National Weather Service said. Heavy rainfall was to blame for flooding in parts of Southeast Pennsylvania. Several water rescues had already been reported, the NWS said. The following areas reported widespread outages as of 11 p.m.: PSEG Bayonne, 1,257 Bergenfield 1,059 Bloomfield 742 Burlington, 1,014  Paramus 1,908 Rochelle Park 352 JCPL Branchburg 56…