Power outages continue in North Jersey as heat wave reaches its peak
Power outages continue in North Jersey as heat wave reaches its peak
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- Over 12,000 New Jersey residents did not have power the afternoon of June 24.
- On June 23 over 30,000 customers did not have power in New Jersey.
Thousands of people remained without power June 24, a day after more than 30,000 New Jersey residents were left without electricity amid a suffocating heat wave.
The number of outages the afternoon of June 24 were smaller compared to the day before, but still totaled over 12,000 customers between PSE&G and JCP&L. Statewide Ocean County had the most customers without service at over 6,000 while Essex, Union and Camden counties each had over 1,000.
In North Jersey Bergen and Passaic counties each had over 200 PSE&G customers without power. Morris County also had over 100 JCP&L customers without service.
On June 23 PSE&G posted on X that “Our crews are working and will continue to work 24/7 to restore power outages as they occur, safely & as quickly as possible.”
High temperatures were predicted for around 100 degrees in North Jersey June 24. Cooling centers are available throughout the state for those without power. Look up a center near you using this tool.