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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.
Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is
Ever feel we are sometimes too reliant on technology?
Jersey car crash causes massive Amtrak outage between NYC and Philadelphia | amNewYork
Rail service between New York City and Philadelphia was suspended Monday after a car driver downed power line in New Jersey.
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.
Rt. 130 South Brunswick Crash Causes Road Closure, Power Outage | South Brunswick, NJ Patch
Rt. 130 South Brunswick Crash Causes Road Closure, Power Outage - South Brunswick, NJ - Route 130 South is currently down to one lane and the surrounding area is also without power, police said.
Major Nationwide Outage Is 'Resolving' For NJ Comcast Customers | Bridgewater, NJ Patch
Major Nationwide Outage Is 'Resolving' For NJ Comcast Customers - Bridgewater, NJ - Private homes, businesses, municipalities, first responders were hobbled for hours due to Comcast Xfinity's nationwide outage on Tuesday.
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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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Metuchen, New Jersey
| City | Metuchen |
| County | Middlesex |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 08840 |
Power lines were downed near Hoover Ave in Metuchen. Time estimated from radar.