99 Percent of Residents Powerless In Mendham Borough

Tropical Storm Isaias may be leaving, but the damage is done and thousands in Mendham and Chester remain without power.

According to JCP&L, at 4:30 p.m. 2,110 of their 2,111 customers or 99.95 percent of their customers were without power.

"We are working closely with JCP&L to get an estimate when they believe our power will be restored. Due to the overwhelming amount of downed trees, limbs, and wires, all storm recovery crews are working as quickly as possible," Mendham Borough Mayor Christine Glassner said. "It's unclear when they will have an estimate, but we will keep you posted as the recovery operations proceed. We ask for your patients and that you stay safe."

In Mendham Township, 2,276 of their 2,282 customers or 99.74 percent of their customers were without power. Chester Township has 2,763 of their 3,040 or 90.89 percents of their residents powerless with Chester Borough showing 492 out of 1,128 or 43.62 percent of their customers without power.

The Chester Police are advising residents that Tannersbrook Road is closed between # 8 and # 38 due to trees across the roadway and wires down. Residents can get to Carlisle Court from Furnace Road.

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