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Cranford Police Department
Tuesday June 24th, 2025 :: 08:28 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Heat related utility outages expected to continue, cooling center open, backup police phone number in place

Due to rising temperatures, heat-related utility outages are expected to impact the area once again. These outages may be widespread and could affect power, phone, and internet services.

We urge all residents to take proactive steps now to prepare for possible service disruptions. 

If you require non-emergent police assistance and experience issues reaching our standard non-emergency line (908-272-2222), please use our backup line at 908-272-2223. This backup line is in place to ensure continued access to police services during potential utility disruptions. You can also contact the Cranford Fire Department non-emergency line at 908-276-0146.

For emergencies, always dial 9-1-1.

To report a power outage, contact PSE&G via their website or by calling. To access their outage map, click here: https://outagecenter.pseg.com/external/default.html

Our Community Center is open to all residents during regular hours as a cooling center. The center is located at 220 Walnut Avenue, and can be reached by calling 908-709-7283.  

Address/Location
Cranford Police Department
8 Springfield Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-272-2222

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