Hurricane Sandy
More Power Restored in Point Beach, Police Say
But those with defective meter boxes have to get them replaced before power restored
JCP&L reports that there are only a small amount of Point Beach residents who are still awaiting power who can safely receive power, according to the Point Beach police department. "They are expediting their efforts to complete those areas as soon as possible," says a prepared statement from police. The Building Department is again notifying owners of properties where meters have been pulled or blocked by JCP&L because of flood water damage that they will have to hire a licensed electrician to repair or replace all flood-damaged equipment, the statement says. "Permits will be required for certain work and inspections conducted by the Building Department prior to power being restored. Residents with any questions or concerns are requested …
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Denise Di Stephan
3:57 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Bob, I'm sorry this took so long. Here is the response from NJNG: We are sorry for any inconvenience to our customers and thank them for their patience. Given the increased call volume in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, we have staffed beyond our normal hours of operation to respond to customer inquiries. As call volume has been somewhat lighter in the evening, your readers might wish to … more ›