Power Outage in Ridgewood, NJ

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Ridgewood Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 25, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Spotter reports fallen tree limbs brought down power lines over the rail bridge closest to the intersection of Oak Street and Glen Avenue.

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July 8, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Tree reported down on power lines and road.

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July 17, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Tree down on Bellair Road and West End Avenue, knocking out power.

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August 21, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees, power lines, and large tree branches were reported down from Ridgewood to Paramus. One tree fell into a house at 108 Morningside road in Paramus.

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June 15, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

Two trees were downed at 220 Hillcrest Road. One tree was fully uprooted, knocked down power lines and fell on a house.

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News

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

HS Football: Results, links and featured coverage for Week 3, Sept. 15-17 - nj.com

Your complete guide to our statewide football coverage for Sept. 15-17.

Sep 18, 2022

Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is

Ever feel we are sometimes too reliant on technology?

Jun 13, 2022

NJ Transit Northeast Corridor service suspended by wire issues

A nearby car crash into a utility pole has affected service on the Northeast Corridor for both NJ Transit and Amtrak.

May 2, 2022

How Much Snow Fell In Bergen County? Weather, Power Outage Update | Mahwah, NJ Patch

How Much Snow Fell In Bergen County? Weather, Power Outage Update - Mahwah, NJ - The powerful winter storm that is slamming the northeast did not bring as much snow to northern Jersey as it did to other parts of NJ.

Jan 29, 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

Here’s how to report a power outage in N.J. - nj.com

Contact information for PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric and the Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative

Sep 3, 2020

Bergen County: Over 100K Without Power After Isaias Pummels NJ | Mahwah, NJ Patch

Bergen County: Over 100K Without Power After Isaias Pummels NJ - Mahwah, NJ - Over 100,000 are without power Wednesday morning as county municipalities work to clear trees and downed wires.

Aug 5, 2020

Widespread power outages during a pandemic. Yup, we’re stressing. - nj.com

Outages have severed a vital lifeline for those working (and playing) at home.

Aug 4, 2020

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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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Ridgewood, New Jersey

City Ridgewood
County Bergen
State New Jersey (NJ)
Country United States
Zip Codes 07450, 07451

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