Full Notification

From the Asbury Park Office of Emergency Management 

A powerful storm system will impact the area Tuesday & Wednesday. Heavy rain & winds are expected. Some wind gusts may reach as high as 65 MPH. 

Bring outdoor possessions, such as lawn furniture, grills, holiday decorations and trash cans inside or tie them down securely. If you live near a lake or in an area that has previously flooded please take necessary precautions. 

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.