New Jersey utility companies are still assessing the power outage damage from Tropic Storm Isaias on Tuesday, with nearly 1.4 million customers remaining in the dark as of late afternoon and the state’s largest power provider calling it “among the strongest storms to hit our service territory in recent years.”
In some areas, gusty winds remain too mighty for bucket trucks used to repair lines. Meanwhile, downed trees throughout the state are blocking roads and making some damage inaccessible.
The three major utility providers in the state are already expecting the recovery in some areas to be a multi-day effort in the wake of a storm that brought heavy rain, wind gusts of up to 75 mph, flooding, and even isolated tornados.
Two of the companies, JCP&L and Atlantic City Electric, are not yet providing estimated times for restoring power. PSE&G, the state’s largest utility provider, lists restoration times on its website as being between Thursday and Friday.
Gov. Phil Murphy said the hope is most customers will have their service back within three days, though some areas could take longer. Read more at NJ,com
