Atlantic City Electric Prepared for Possible Power Outages

Atlantic City Electric has crews prepared to restore any potential power outages as South Jersey is expected to see snow and sustained winds around 35 mph and gusts of 60 mph or stronger Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

In addition to internal crews, Atlantic City Electric has overhead line contractors available if needed. Atlantic City Electric Call Centers are staffed and prepared for inclement weather.

High winds can bring tree limbs into contact with power lines causing power outages. Outages can also occur due to drivers skidding into utility poles along slippery icy roads.

Atlantic City Electric is prepared to work around the clock to restore any outages that may occur. However for the safety of the overhead line personnel, if sustained winds reach 35 mph, work that requires raising a bucket/arm boom will be interrupted until winds die down.

“Safety is our No. 1 priority,” the electric company said Saturday afternoon. “We urge our customers to stay clear of working crews and any wires hanging loose from poles or lying on the ground.”

The electric company advises residents to assume that downed wires are energized and avoid them. Customers are asked to immediately report a downed wire by calling 1-800-833-7476.

Customers are also asked to report outages by calling 1-800-833-7476, visiting www.atlanticcityelectric.com or through our mobile app, available for download at www.atlanticcityelectric.com/mobileapp.

It is important that customers report their outages and request a call back to verify their power has been restored.

Customers should also check their emergency supply kits and be prepared in case they do lose power. Emergency kits should include a battery-powered radio or television, flashlight, a first-aid kit, battery-powered or windup clock, extra batteries, special needs items, an insulated cooler and a list of important and emergency phone numbers.