More Than 3,000 Still Without Power in Point Boro And Point Beach

Three days after Hurricane Irene struck, thousands are still without power in Point Pleasant Beach and Point Pleasant Boro Wednesday as residents are anxiously awaiting for a return to normality.

Most of those without power live in Point Boro, even though the town experienced less flooding and related impacts than its neighbors, Bay Head and Point Beach.

Jersey Central Power and Light reported Wednesday that 2,822 homes are still without power in Point Boro and 330 in Point Beach.

Some residents said they've called JCP&L for assistance, and they've been told that power may not be restored until Sept. 4, at the latest.

At Pasola's Barber Shop, former Point Beach Mayor Jack Pasola said he was without power at his Curtis Avenue home in Point Beach - and he hasn't gotten a clear answer from JCP&L as to when the electricity would return.