Nearly 1,400 Summit Customers Remain Without Power as Recovery Continues

Nearly 1,400 Summit households remained without electricity following severe summer storms, representing approximately 15 percent of the municipality.

Utility provider Jersey Central Power and Light worked alongside municipal emergency crews to restore service across primary circuits. As reported by Union County Life, city officials cautioned residents that additional severe weather and potential flood risks could impact restoration timelines.

To assist residents during extended outages, the city opened charging stations at the Summit Community Center and provided debris disposal access at the Transfer Station. Department of Public Works crews prioritized clearing downed trees blocking municipal roadways, while additional out of state utility crews arrived to support complex line repairs.

City officials reminded residents to treat all fallen wires as energized and report outage issues through SeeClickFix or JCP&L directly.

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FAQ

How many Summit residents lost power during the July storms?

Approximately 1,367 customers, representing about 15 percent of Summit households, experienced power outages during the height of the storm recovery effort.

Where can Summit residents drop off storm debris and charge devices?

Residents can charge electronic devices at the Summit Community Center and drop off fallen tree branches at the lower level of the Summit Transfer Station during designated hours.

How do I report a power outage or downed line in Summit, NJ?

Report power outages directly to JCP&L at 1-888-544-4877 or text OUT to 544487. Report non emergency issues via SeeClickFix and call 911 for downed power lines.