This is a message from Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) concerning this weekend’s wind storm.

JCP&L continues to restore the remaining 3,388 customers affected by the severe wind storms that hit the region late Saturday evening into Sunday. Restoration to the remaining customers is expected to be completed by midnight Monday. While the restoration continues, water and ice are being distributed free of charge. Customers in the affected areas may pick up $5 worth of water & ice by presenting identification at the customer service desk at the following stores.

Kings in Bedminster
Kings in Berkeley Heights
Kings in Boonton
Kings in Chatham
Kings in Florham Park
Kings in Morristown
Kings in Whitehouse Station
Saker Shop Rite. in Branchburg
Saker Shop Rite. in Somerville
Shop Rite in Stirling
Shop Rite in Wharton
Shop Rite of Bernardsville in Bernardsville
Shop Rite of Chatham
Shop Rite of Chester
Shop Rite of Hunterdon in Clinton
Shop Rite of Hunterdon in Flemington
Shop Rite of Hunterdon in Phillipsburg (Greenwich Store)
Shop Rite of Millburn
Shop Rite of Morris
Shop Rite of Rockaway
Shop Rite of Springfield
Shop Rite of Washington
Weiss Market in Newton

To report a power outage, call 1-888-544-4877.

JCP&L reminds customers to report any downed power lines to the company or local police or fire departments. Never touch downed lines because they may still be carrying electricity. Customers should also never try to remove trees or limbs from power lines.