Over 2,000 JCP&L customer are without power in Lakewood this evening due to the brief storm which passed through the area. Most of the power outages are in the West Gate area, though we have received reports of power outages in the area of Sunset and James Street, as well as in the New England Village neighborhood.
JCP&L has the following message on their website: We are experiencing power outages due to severe weather and are assessing damage. We will provide estimated restoration times when they are available.
To report your outage to JCP&L, call 1-888-544-4877.
The storm also took down several trees in Lakewood – including one which landed on a vehicle. Nobody was injured.
The company is reporting about 40,000 customers without power throughout the state.
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Everyone should please call JCP&L 1-800-662-3115 currently in Westgate the volume of callers is extremely low. The more people call the better our chances are
Does anyone know the number to text a power outage?
The number to report outages is 1-888-LIGHTSS (544-4877)
SMS: start by texting REG to 544487
You will need your 12 digit account number.
As per JCPL’s website crews were dispatched to our area
I feel so bad for Westgate, just drove by and the whole place is black. every storm this happens
wires down on Cooksbridge Road has the whole circuit shut down. crews are being assembled to address this problem and other issues in the area. hopefully the lights will be back on in a few hours after the repairs are completed
# 2 text 544487
I really feel very bad for all of those who dont have power. I hope you get it back really soon!
No I wish I knew this is reminding me of Sandy
@westgate il give u a hint. Its not part of the first paragraph
This includes west of the tracks and south of the stream by Sunday into a nice chunk of Jackson. Basically those running of the Faraday switching station.
Power back in westgate
B”H westgate is back on !!!! Thank you Hashem (and Jcpl…)