Following the strong thunderstorm that impacted Monroe Township and surrounding towns and counties late Thursday evening, recovery efforts continue throughout the Township. Emergency crews remain actively responding to storm-related damage, including downed trees, damaged power lines, and roadway hazards.
Due to the continued storm recovery efforts, the threat of additional thunderstorms this evening, and out of an abundance of caution, today's Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display at Thompson Park have been cancelled. With utility restoration and emergency response operations still ongoing, it is important that police, fire, EMS, public works, and utility personnel remain available to respond to emergencies. While we understand this is disappointing, resident and responder safety must remain our highest priority. Township officials intend to reschedule the celebration, and additional information will be shared as soon as a new date is announced.
JCP&L is currently reporting that approximately 221 Monroe Township customers remain without electrical service. Utility crews continue working throughout the region to safely restore power and repair storm damage as quickly as possible.
Residents experiencing a power outage should report it directly to JCP&L at 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877). If you encounter an emergency or a life-threatening situation, dial 911 immediately.
With another day of excessive heat expected, residents who need a place to cool down are welcome to utilize the Monroe Township Police Department Lobby, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is located at:
Monroe Township Police Department
3 Municipal Plaza
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
If power outages continue throughout the day and the need arises, additional Township cooling locations will be opened to accommodate residents. Any additional cooling center locations and operating hours will be announced through Monroe Township OEM.
The following roadways remain closed due to downed trees and/or power lines:
• Spotswood-Englishtown Road - Between Mounts Mill Road and Rue Road
• Union Hill Road – Between Englishtown Road and the Manalapan Township border
Please note: Dey Grove Road, Gravel Hill Spotswood Road and Helmetta Road have been reopened to traffic.
Please continue to avoid closed roadways, follow all posted detours, drive cautiously, and obey directions from police officers, emergency personnel, and roadway signs. Even on reopened roads, use extra caution as cleanup operations may still be taking place.
For your safety, always assume that any downed power line is energized. Stay well away from downed wires, trees, or other objects that may be in contact with power lines, and immediately report hazardous conditions by calling 911.
The Monroe Township Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, Department of Public Works, Fire Departments, EMS, and our utility partners appreciate your continued patience, understanding, and cooperation as recovery efforts continue. We remain committed to keeping our community safe, informed, and updated. Additional information will be provided as conditions change.
