Power Outage in Waretown, NJ

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Waretown Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

September 18, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires in the Waretown section of Ocean Township. Power outages were reported along the U.S. Route 9 corridor.

Waretown - Waretown
March 5, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind

A squall line of strong to severe thunderstorms knocked down several trees and power lines in Waretown (Ocean Township), Toms River (Dover Township), Berkeley, Manchester and Jackson Townships. In Berkeley Township, a downed tree damaged a home. In Toms River, a trampoline was tossed onto a roadway. The Silver Bay Elementary School was forced to run on generator power because of a power outage. About 500 homes and businesses lost power.

Waretown - Ridgeway

News

Construction Accident At Nuclear Plant Knocks Out Power Along Jersey Shore | Ocean Daily Voice

A construction accident at a defunct nuclear plant in Ocean County knocked out electricity in several towns, authorities said.A machine reportedly took down a utility pole and some power lines at Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant on Monday aftern…

Jun 21, 2021

JCP&L Barnegat/Waretown: Power Outages & Service Interrupts | Barnegat/Waretown, NJ News TAPinto

BARNEGAT/WARETOWN, NJ - As a result of last night’s storm, 475 Barnegat residences or businesses remain without power supplied by Jersey Central Power & Light.  In Ocean Township, 632 customers...

Jun 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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Waretown, New Jersey

City Waretown
County Ocean
State New Jersey (NJ)
Country United States
Zip Codes 08758

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