Power Outage in Chatham, NJ

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Jersey Central Power and Light
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(888) 544-4877 Report Online
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PSE&G
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(800) 436-7734 Report Online
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Evergy
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(800) 544-4857 Report Online
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Flint Hills Rural Electric Cooperative Association
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(620) 767-5144
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Borough of Madison Electric Utility
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(973) 593-3000

Chatham Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 14, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were downed in Chatham. Time estimated from radar.

Chatham - Chatham
July 1, 2013 - Thunderstorm Wind

A severe thunderstorm knocked down power transmission lines along the Morris-Essex New Jersey Commuter Transit Line.

Chatham - Chatham
June 10, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind

Another severe thunderstorm tore down a few trees and power lines in the southeastern part of Morris County. The morning New Jersey Transit train service between Montclair and Boonton was suspended on the 11th. Other commuter rail lines ran on one to two hour delays. About 1,300 homes and businesses lost power throughout the county.

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News

23,000 Without Power In Passaic, Morris Counties | Morris Daily Voice

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 restor…

Oct 8, 2022

JCP&L spokesman faces heat from Roxbury officials over Labor Day weekend outage | Roxbury Register News | newjerseyhills.com

ROXBURY TWP. – The Township Council has called JCP&L on the carpet, literally, following Labor Day weekend power outages in Landing that lasted as long as 24 hours.

Sep 25, 2022

84-Year-Old Summit Resident Hit By Car, Summit Ave. Closed: Police | Summit, NJ Patch

84-Year-Old Summit Resident Hit By Car, Summit Ave. Closed: Police - Summit, NJ - Police say to avoid the area for the next few hours on Thursday.

Sep 15, 2022

Downed Wires Shut Down Route 80, Cause Widespread Power Outages: DEVELOPING | Morris Daily Voice

Several downed power lines shut down Route 80 and caused widespread power outages throughout Morris and Sussex Counties, developing reports say.The power lines were knocked down and a brush fire started in the westbound lanes near milepost…

Aug 9, 2022

Hundreds Without Power In Morris Co. Amid Heat Wave | Morristown, NJ Patch

Hundreds Without Power In Morris Co. Amid Heat Wave - Morristown, NJ - More than 26,000 homes are without electricity Tuesday afternoon.

Aug 9, 2022

City Of Summit: JCP&L Power Line Inspections | Summit, NJ Patch

City Of Summit: JCP&L Power Line Inspections - Summit, NJ - JCP&L will be conducting aerial patrol inspections of power lines in the Summit area for approximately one week.

Aug 4, 2022

A complete write off': Rogers outage takes its toll on Waterloo Region | CTV News

Some small businesses, hospitals, and residents of Waterloo Region are still feeling the lingering effects of the Rogers outage.

Jul 9, 2022

Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is

Ever feel we are sometimes too reliant on technology?

Jun 13, 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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Chatham, New Jersey

City Chatham
County Morris
State New Jersey (NJ)
Country United States
Zip Codes 07928

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