UPDATED: PSE&G Updates on Initial Power Losses
Some outages may last as long as a week or more, the utility warns.
Update, 7:59 a.m., Oct. 30: In the light of day, many people are assessing storm damage and still have no power. PSE&G is pleading for patience. In a series of tweets Tuesday morning, the power company explained the severity of the situation post-Sandy: "More than 1.2 million customers w/o power, making it the largest storm in PSE&G history." "Major damage to trees, wiring and poles means lengthy restoration. Crews may need to spend hours at one location to get the lights on." "We restore power to the largest numbers of customers first; also hospitals, police and fire stations. Outage info at http://bit.ly/9PDNFF" "Assume downed wires are live and dangerous. Do not touch. Call reports of damage to PSE&G at 800-436-7734." To follow PSE&G …
Lauren Burgoon
9:40 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Moorestown power was indeed out. Many people were affected, including Moorestown Patch's editor. Downed trees were to blame. Some only got power back yesterday. more ›