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NJ Power Outages: 50,000 Still Dark After Storms
7 Jul
Summary
- 50,000 residents remain without power statewide after severe weather.
- Extensive damage to infrastructure includes over 50 trees on train tracks.
- State OEM is documenting damage for potential federal recovery resources.
New Jersey continues to respond to severe weather that has caused widespread damage across the state since Friday. As of Tuesday morning, Governor Mikie Sherrill reported that the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management is coordinating with local officials and utility companies to address power outages, downed trees, and flooding.
Approximately 50,000 residents are still experiencing power outages. Utility companies, with assistance from out-of-state crews, are working to restore service. The state's Department of Transportation has opened its emergency operations center to manage roadway issues, urging caution due to flooded roads.
Severe thunderstorms and high winds over the weekend led to significant damage to New Jersey Transit infrastructure, with over 50 trees falling onto train tracks and overhead wires. This has resulted in service disruptions on several rail lines, with bus services provided for affected passengers.
The state's Office of Emergency Management has activated its Damage Assessment Portal to document storm-related incidents, aiming to secure potential federal resources for recovery efforts. State officials are also reviewing the storm response to identify areas for improvement in communication and resource deployment for future events.
