Public Hearing On Irene Monday

The state Board of Public Utilities will hold a public hearing on New Jersey’s response to Hurricane Irene Monday at Ramapo College, according to a notice posted by the board at the end of September.

The last of four public hearings held around the state this month, the hearing is happening in the Trustees Pavilion at Ramapo College beginning at 4 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to attend the event to express their opinions. “The purpose of these hearings is to solicit public comments regarding the state of preparedness and responsiveness of the local electric distribution companies prior to, during and after Hurricane Irene,” according to the release.

Those who cannot make it to the meeting can still submit written comments to the state board, either via email or standard mail.

Comments can be emailed to board.secretary@bpu.state.nj.us, with “Hurricane Irene comments – Docket Number EO110900543” referenced in the subject line. Letters, with that reference in the heading, can be mailed to:

Kristi Izzo

Secretary of the Board Board of Public Utilities

P.O. Box 350

Trenton, NJ 08625-0350

Written comments will be accepted until October 31, according to the notice.