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Rockaway Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Lightning struck a pine tree in the front yard of a Katherine Drive home in Rockaway Township and caused it to explode about 4 a.m. EDT. The tree shrapnel impaled a nearby home's roof and damaged the back window of a car. The cable connection within the home was fried by the lightning strike. All power was restored that afternoon.
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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…
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…
Morris County NJ outage, Rt. 80 traffic from power line snap
The power outages affected thousands in Morris and Sussex counties after the line collapsed across a section of Route 80 West in Jefferson.
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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.
4,500 people lose power in New York, New Jersey in nor'easter
The majority of the outages are in Queens -- with 605 people affected, according to the Con Edison.
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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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Rockaway, New Jersey
| City | Rockaway |
| County | Morris |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 07866 |
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