Hurricane Irene: Handy Numbers To Stick To The Fridge

As Hurricane Irene approaches New Jersey, emergency workers are reminding people that call volume skyrockets during a crisis. Many of the calls are non-emergency calls that could be better handled by another agency. 

The following is a partial list of phone numbers to call releated to specific problems you may have:

• Power outages, call JCP&L: 1-888-LIGHTSS (544-4877) or PSE&G: 800-436-PSEG (7734)
• Phone service or FIOS television, call Verizon: 1-800-837-4966
• Cable TV service, Cablevision: 866-633-0193
• Downed trees in Chatham Township, call the Chatham Township Police Department or the Chatham Township Department of Public Works: (973) 377-0100 (police) or (973) 377-5114 (DPW).
• Downed tress in Chatham Borough, call the Chatham Borough Police Department: (973) 635-8000
• General assistance or information in Chatham Borough, call Mayor Nelson Vaughan: (973) 701-6811 (office); (973) 417-2964 (cell); (201) 826-7093 (cell).

For any emergency situation, however, residents should not hesitate to call 9-1-1.

what preparations have been made by the Chathams and a list of recommended supplies.