PSE&G MONDAY UPDATE

PSE&G website says only that between 500 and 2,000 in Maplewood without power.


Also this release today from the utility:

August 29, 2011

PSE&G Hurricane Irene Update: Aug. 29, 2011 at 5:30 a.m.

At this time, there are about approximately 265,000 PSE&G customers without power statewide due to the hurricane and resulting flooding. The utility has already restored service to more than 240,000 customers affected by the storm.

PSE&G has 6,000 employees supporting the restoration effort including 840 PSE&G and out-of-state linemen, an additional 50 crews that have now joined the effort from Ohio, and 540 tree contractors. While the majority of customers will be restored within 48 hours, customers should be prepared for potentially lengthy outages of up to seven days. Those outages due to flooding will take the longest to restore.

In addition to widespread electric outages, the heavy rain and storm surge may result in gas outages. Water could enter the utility’s gas distribution system, as well as flood customers’ basements and gas appliances. Customers are reminded to call PSE&G to report gas odors and to contact their local municipal officials for direction and assistance in pumping water out of their basements.