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Bridgeton Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Power lines were downed near Victory Rd. Time estimated from radar.
Several reports of downed power lines. Time estimated from radar.
A severe thunderstorm knocked down or snapped numerous trees within Bridgeton. Numerous power lines were snapped and several utility poles were also snapped. Several homes and vehicles were damaged by downed trees and tree limbs. There were still about 700 homes and businesses without power on the 16th.
A severe thunderstorm tore down numerous trees and wires across Cumberland County. About 5,800 homes and businesses lost power. Hardest hit were Bridgeton and Hopewell Township. A wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at the Millville Municipal Airport.
A squall line of severe thunderstorms downed several trees in Bridgeton as well as across the western half of the county. Five roads were blocked by downed trees in Bridgeton and one vehicle was damaged by a downed tree. A Skywarn Spotter measured a wind gust of 58 mph in Newport (Downe Township). About 2,000 homes and businesses lost power in the county.
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Meteorologist Dan Zarrow said the worst of the storm is behind us although there will be one more surge of rain and gusty winds on Tuesday night.
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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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Bridgeton, New Jersey
| City | Bridgeton |
| County | Cumberland |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 08302 |
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