Over 1300 Summit Customers Remain Without Power After Storms

More than thirteen hundred Jersey Central Power and Light customers in Summit remain without electricity following recent severe weather across Union County. Repair crews are working in shift rotations across the city to repair downed wires and restore main circuit lines.

Crews have prioritized critical infrastructure, including municipal emergency centers and medical facilities, before moving into residential neighborhoods. Union County Life confirmed that public works teams are simultaneously clearing fallen tree limbs that block utility access along major neighborhood roads.

City officials advise all residents to treat every downed wire as energized and dangerous. Community members should stay at least thirty feet away from fallen lines and report hazards immediately to emergency services or utility dispatch teams.

The City of Summit has opened public cooling and charging stations at municipal facilities for residents needing electricity for personal devices or medical equipment. Local emergency coordinators remind families to keep refrigerator doors closed to preserve food during extended service interruptions.

Residents can check real time outage updates or report a neighborhood power loss by calling JCP and L at one eight eight eight five four four four eight seven seven or by visiting jcp-l.com.

FAQ

Q: How do I report a power outage in Summit New Jersey? A: You can report a power outage or downed line directly to JCP and L by calling 1-888-544-4877 or reporting online at jcp-l.com.

Q: Where can I charge my phone during a power outage in Summit? A: Summit opens charging stations at municipal facilities, including the Summit Municipal Complex, during extended community power outages.

Q: What should I do if I see a downed power line in my neighborhood? A: Stay at least thirty feet away from downed lines, assume they are live and dangerous, and call 911 or JCP and L immediately.