Power Outage in Hackensack, NJ

Did you lose power?

How to Report Power Outage

Power outage in Hackensack, New Jersey? Contact your local utility company.

PSE&G
Report an Outage
(800) 436-7734 Report Online
View Outage Map
Outage Map
Orange & Rockland
Report an Outage
(877) 434-4100 Report Online
View Outage Map
Outage Map

Hackensack Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 8, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Tree branches and power lines down on Lincoln and Magnolia Road. Time estimated by radar.

Old Tappan - Old Tappan
November 15, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power outages and tress down near Fort Lee. Time estimated by radar.

Ft Lee - Ft Lee
August 25, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Live power lines down on ground on West Englewood Road.

West Englewood - West Englewood
August 25, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Powerlines down at Holly and Mountain Avenue.

Wortendyke - Wortendyke
August 25, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Highview Drive and Sicomac Avenue trees and powerlines down. Sicomac Avenue is closed.

Wortendyke - Wortendyke

Episodes

July 7, 2009

A powerful cold front produced severe thunderstorms across portions of northeastern New Jersey.

April 28, 2005

As a shower moved east across the region, it produced high winds that downed several trees and power lines in Teaneck. A spotter reported a large tree down on the front of a house at 827 Grange Place. Power lines were downed at Bogart and Queen Anne Roads, and Degraw Ave. and Teaneck Road.

March 10, 2002

As a line of thunderstorms swept east across the region, an isolated severe thunderstorm produced high winds that downed a few trees onto power lines in Teaneck.

News

23,000 Without Power In Passaic, Morris Counties | Hackensack 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

Remnants of Hurricane Ian bring flooding, scattered power outages

The gray, billowy weather is expected to remain in much of New Jersey until mid-week.

Oct 2, 2022

Air conditioning breaks at Riverview Medical Center in heat wave

Sections of Riverview Medical Center were closed off and patients moved as the Heat Index headed for over 100 degrees.

Jul 20, 2022

CSRWire - Amid the High Heat, Extended Heat Wave Forecast; PSE&G Reminds Customers To Prepare and Offers Safety and Savings Tips

With an extended heat wave and scattered thunderstorms forecast, PSE&G has sufficient electric capacity to meet projected electric peak demand and is sharing safety and savings tips for customers to cope with the heat and stay safe.

Jul 20, 2022

Massive sinkhole opens up in Bronx on day of torrential rain in Tri-State Area

The worst of the weather ended Monday night, but the city still has a lot of cleaning up to do.

Jul 19, 2022

Watch: Heavy rains, flash flooding wreak havoc across New Jersey and New York

Cars were submerged in floodwater in northern New Jersey and New York City subway stations turned into impromptu waterfalls after heavy rain drenched the area Monday. 

Jul 19, 2022

CSRWire - PSE&G Prepares for Hurricane Season With Major Outage Exercise

Just when you think it can’t get worse than a snowstorm on Halloween, several critical facilities lose power, including one as a result of a nearby plane crash – or so went the scenario of this year’s preparedness exercise held earlier in June.

Jul 15, 2022

Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is

Ever feel we are sometimes too reliant on technology?

Jun 13, 2022

CSRWire - A Decade After Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey's Infrastructure Is Considerably More Prepared for Hurricane Season

Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of extreme weather by strengthening and upgrading its infrastructure.

Jun 10, 2022

CSRWire - PSE&G Offers Tips to Prepare for Summer and High Heat Days

Friday, May 27, is National Heat Awareness Day and PSE&G, New Jersey’s largest utility, reminds our customers to properly protect themselves during the high heat days of summer.

May 26, 2022

User Comments…

Are you affected? Leave your comment below.

I live at 326 prospect ave Hackensack no My power went out about 9 this morning Sunday august 16 Please keep me informed Thank you

Amy baker | August 16, 2020  

How long power will be back?

David Chen | July 06, 2020  

By posting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions of Service.

Related Tweets

Tweets from Hackensack, New Jersey

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.

Related Cities

Report power outage in other New Jersey cities.

Hackensack, New Jersey

City Hackensack
County Bergen
State New Jersey (NJ)
Country United States
Zip Codes 07601, 07602

Hackensack Map