Blown JCP&L Insulator Cause Of Widespread Power Outage In Madison

MADISON, NJ – It took an hour Thursday, but the Borough of Madison was able to restore power after a piece of JCP&L equipment failed.

The Borough of Madison experienced a widespread power outage at 11 a.m. and upon immediate dispatch and investigation, the Madison Electric Department discovered a blown JCP&L insulator at the Madison Substation on Kings Road, officials said.

By noon Madison Electric Department was able to restore power borough wide through a secondary feeder line. JCP&L arrived on scene to address the extensive damage to their infrastructure, officials said. As JCP&L continues to work on repairs to the damage that was caused by their blown insulator, Madison Electric Department is able to power the entire borough through the second feeder line, officials said.

“Thanks to the Madison Electric Department for their quick efforts as they efficiently and safely worked to address and correct the issue that was caused by JCP&L’s malfunctioning equipment,” said Mayor Robert H. Conley. “Safety, service and reliability are what Madison Electric Department endeavors to provide, and through their rapid response to restore power to all electric customers within an hour, they did just that,” continued Conley. Conley continued on, stating, “In addition to the Madison Electric Department, I would like to thank the Madison Police and Fire Departments, as well as Morris County, Chatham Borough, Florham Park and Harding Township, as they quickly and effectively responded to an onslaught of calls, including reports of individuals stuck in elevators, throughout the borough.”

Conley has been in communication with JCP&L President James Fakult, to ensure that repairs to their damaged infrastructure are addressed in a timely manner, as well as preventative maintenance so that another incident of this nature does not occur. JCP&L indicated that the full repair would be completed by end of day Friday, returning the feed into Madison to full reliability. The Madison Electric Department will be working closely with JCP&L during the repair.

According to officials, further blips in power or power surges are not expected. In the unlikely event that power has to be temporarily effected to allow JCP&L to address their issues, notice will be made via Borough social media and through Nixle.

Residents are reminded that in the event of a power outage to please call (973) 966-7330. The Madison Police Department Dispatch Desk (973) 593-3000 and 911 are reserved for emergencies.

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