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Generator Safety Reminder For Somerset County Residents | Hillsborough, NJ Patch
Generator Safety Reminder For Somerset County Residents - Hillsborough, NJ - Following the manufacturer's guidelines and safety precautions when using temporary portable power sources is an important reminder.
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.
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.
Shoring Up the Grid for Extreme Weather and Climate Change
The threat of climate change is no longer a threat—it’s here and it’s impacting everyone. However, in New Jersey, 10 years after Superstorm Sandy, communities are better prepared than ever to handle
Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is
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Ransomware Attack Disables Somerset County Government Email System | Hillsborough, NJ News TAPinto
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A ransomware cyber attack Tuesday morning successfully disabled the Somerset County government email system, with employees unable to send or receive email.
N.J. weather: These were the highest wind gusts across the state. Some topped 65 mph. - nj.com
Those winds were howling Friday morning when a strong cold front and thunderstorms moved across New Jersey.
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Gusty winds and falling temperatures have plunged the East Coast into a deep freeze as people dig out from a powerful nor’easter that dumped mounds of snow, flooded coastlines and knocked power out.
Hillsborough Residents Urged to Take Precautions During & After Snow | Hillsborough, NJ News TAPinto
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A winter storm warning is in effect for Hillsborough Township beginning Friday night, with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declaring a State of Emergency through the Garden State.
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.
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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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Somerville, New Jersey
| City | Somerville |
| County | Somerset |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 08876 |
Our power has been off for about 10 minutes. Any idea how long it will be out?