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A severe thunderstorm caused wind damage across Hunterdon County from Bloomsbury Borough east through Readington Township. A National Weather Service storm survey concluded that the worst wind damage occurred in Bethlehem Township where wind gusts were estimated to reach 70 mph. The hardest hit areas in the township were near the intersection of Rounsville and White Roads as well as Trush Lane. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. Dozens of trees were uprooted on one property. Minor damage occurred to a couple of homes as trees fell on them. A fallen tree also damaged a swimming pool and vehicle. In Tewksbury Township, County Routes 517 and 523 were closed. The Oldwick Section of the township completely lost power. About 10,000 homes and businesses lost power in the county, power was fully restored the evening of the 8th. ||
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N.J. state of emergency remains in effect with increasing power outages expected, Murphy says - nj.com
Thousands of homes and business in New Jersey are without power Tuesday morning and that number is expected to increase, Murphy said.
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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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Whitehouse, New Jersey
| City | Whitehouse |
| County | Hunterdon |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 08888 |
A severe thunderstorm caused wind damage across Hunterdon County, hitting the central part of the county the hardest in Alexandria, Franklin and Clinton Townships. Ten people suffered minor injuries at the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in Readington Township when tents were toppled and debris struck them. In Alexandria Township, the roof of a barn was torn away and a shed was totally damaged. Tree damage occurred in Clinton along New Jersey State Route 31 and County Route 929. About 5,000 homes and businesses lost power.