Strong Winds Knock Out Power To 150 Homes In South Toms River

SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ — Nearly 150 homes and businesses are without power on Monday in South Toms River as strong winds continue to blow across the state.

Jersey Central Power & Light's outage map shows a cluster of outages near the Route 166 area on the border with Toms River.

The power company has not estimated when power will be restored. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph have been reported in some parts of New Jersey and a high wind warning remains in effect until 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

There were more than 45,000 homes and businesses without power as of noon, according to JCP&L.

If You Lose Power:

• Call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) to report outages immediately, or report online or via text messaging. Our call centers will be fully staffed. The more people who call, the faster we can pinpoint the location where crews must be sent for repairs.
• Immediately report downed wires to 888-544-4877 or your local police or fire department. Never go near a downed power line, even if you think it's no longer carrying electricity.
• Stay more than 30 feet away from downed power lines, don't walk or drive near or over a downed line, and watch out for anything touching the line. If a wire falls on a vehicle, passengers should stay inside until help arrives.
• Keep children and pets away from any wires.
• Unplug appliances like refrigerators and freezers, and sensitive electronic equipment like TVs and computers, so that they won't overload when power is restored.
• When operating a generator, always disconnect the power coming into your home. Otherwise, power from your generator could be sent back onto the utility lines, creating a hazardous situation for utility workers. The proper generator should be selected and installed by a qualified electrician.

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