Power Outage in Absecon, NJ

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Absecon Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 5, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trained spotter reported estimated winds of 50 to 60 mph and half inch diameter hail. Utility company reported power outages in the area. Time verified by radar.

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June 24, 2010 - Lightning

Lightning struck a building in a row of stores at the intersection of Main Street and Delilah Road in Pleasantville. It blew out an electric meter at one store. About 2,300 homes and businesses lost power in the city. Lightning strikes and wind also combined to cause about 1,500 homes and businesses to lose power in Brigantine and 1,200 in Absecon.

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News

Sandy cut power to millions — NJ utilities have upped their game loading...

The most shared negative experience from the October 2012 storm was the loss of power, which lasted several days for many Garden Staters.

Oct 6, 2022

Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is

Ever feel we are sometimes too reliant on technology?

Jun 13, 2022

NJ congressman demands answers from JCP&L about multiple outages

Congressman Frank Pallone has sent a letter to the president of Jersey Central Power & Light, demanding that the utility offer detailed explanations about outages that affected his district on Jan. 17, 21 and 26.

Jan 28, 2022

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Absecon, New Jersey

City Absecon
County Atlantic
State New Jersey (NJ)
Country United States
Zip Codes 08201, 08205

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