Preparations Underway for Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby
JCP&L personnel are prepared to respond to potential service interruptions caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, which is forecast to bring heavy rains and gusty winds to New Jersey. Company meteorologists have been tracking the storm for several days.
JCP&L is implementing their storm response plan, which includes:
- Implementing 16-hour-shifts for storm personnel with around-the-clock coverage, including line, substation and forestry personnel.
- Staffing additional internal operators, damage assessors and analysts at distribution control centers to assist with high volumes of outage calls.
- The deployment of an additional 150 contractor crews.
- Flood mitigation measures have been tested and enacted at substations in flood-prone areas.
The attached media release that includes more information on our preparation and a video of utility personnel discussing the impact of windstorms on equipment and restoration efforts.
In the event outages occur due to severe weather, customers without power are encouraged to report their outage by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), clicking the “Report Outage” link on www.firstenergycorp.com, or by texting out to 544487.
JCP&L Monitoring Weather and Prepared to Respond - August 6th
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) meteorologists are closely monitoring the developing weather conditions. JCP&L is prepared to activate its storm response and Incident Command System plans.
In the event outages occur due to severe weather, customers without power are encouraged to report their outage by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), clicking the “Report Outage” link on www.firstenergycorp.com, or by texting out to 544487.
Customers should immediately report downed wires to 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or call their local police department. JCP&L reminds customers to stay away from downed wires, even if they believe they are no longer carrying electricity. Extra caution should be used in areas where downed lines are tangled with trees or other debris. Motorists are cautioned to treat intersections with inoperable traffic signals as four-way stops.
JCP&L customers can subscribe to email and text message alert notifications to receive weather updates in advance of major storms and updates on scheduled or extended power outages. Visit www.firstenergycorp.com/connect to enroll.
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Annual Line Striping Project
Various Roads
East Amwell, Clinton, Delaware, Kingwood, Raritan, Readington, Tewksbury, and West Amwell Townships
Date Posted: July 16, 2024
Annual line striping of County Roads will begin July 16, 2024. The majority of the roads to be striped are in the southern portion of the County as shown on this map. Striping will be performed over the next month, weather permitting. Expect delays if you encounter the striping operation.
Do not drive over wet stripes.
JCP&L - Stay Away From Downed Wires
JCP&L reminds customers to immediately report any downed wires to the company, or their local police department. Customers should never go near a downed power line, even if they think it is no longer carrying electricity. Extra caution should be used in areas where downed lines are tangled in trees or other debris. To report downed wires or power outages, call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), or click the “Report Outage” link at https://www.firstenergycorp.com/fehome.html
Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Information
This program offers vouchers of $50.00 to seniors 60 years and older to use at participating farm stands. The vouchers are available to Hunterdon County residents 60 years or older whose total gross household income is within the income limits of $26,973 for a one-person household and $36,482 for a two-person household. Starting July 1, 2024, the income eligibility will increase to $27,861 for a one-person household and $37,814 for a two–person household. To qualify, the individual must be 60 years or older, or turn 60 by July 31st this year and meet the household income guidelines.
Each eligible senior in a household will receive a QR code worth $50.00 to be scanned at participating farm stands in New Jersey. The voucher will not be accepted at grocery stores and must be used by November 30th.
Application forms can be found at https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/2827/Senior-Farmers-Market-Nutrition-Program or at the Division of Senior, Disabilities and Veterans Services, 4 Gauntt Place, Flemington. Applications need to be completed and then returned to the Senior Center, at 4 Gauntt Place, Building #1, Flemington by mail or clients may bring their completed applications on Thursdays or Fridays throughout the month of June.
Voucher booklets can be picked up on Thursdays or Fridays from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 pm only at Building 1 (Senior Center) for the month of June. NO drive throughs are scheduled this year.
For more information clients can call 908-788-1359 or 908-788-1361 and ask for Alyssa DeLuca
