Severe Nor’easter Knocks Out Power for Thousands Across New Jersey
New Jersey saw a strong nor’easter early Sunday. Due to severe rain and high gusts, many lost electricity. Expect worsening tonight and Monday. Winds over 60 mph may flood the beach.
By Sunday morning, approximately 7,000 homes and businesses in many utility service areas were without power. The Jersey Shore and surrounding rural communities have suffered most. Flying objects and trees brought down transformers and power lines. Late evening, each utility had several thousand powerless clients. Coastal counties suffered most.
State and local emergency managers have issued weather alerts. They include coastal flood and extreme wind advisories. Leave the house only when needed. Storm surge and rising seas threaten low-lying coastal regions.
New Jersey declared emergency. This soon eased the worst-hit areas. Fire and utility teams will clean roads, check damage, and restore power when safe.
Power outages may last, neighbors warn. If damage is severe, officials may begin repairs Monday or later. Local governments are helping shelters provide secure accommodation and basic services to vulnerable persons during the power outage.
Statewide, fallen trees and cables block roads. This blocks first responders and utility personnel from vital locations. People in flood-prone areas should flee since things are getting worse.
Early Monday and nighttime are storm scientists’ worst predictions. Things will improve later. A few inches of rain could cause flash floods in towns and along the coast. Wind and road damage are worse in the middle of nowhere than floods.
Avoid downed wires, unplug important equipment, close freezers, use battery-powered phones and torches, and follow evacuation routes. Oceanfront or flood-prone residents may want to evacuate until the storm passes.
Emergency services and utility companies in New Jersey are working 24/7 to restore power and keep people safe during this strong nor’easter. Hurricanes require emergency aid in numerous areas.
Sources
AP News
CT Insider
Yahoo News
