Friday, February 8, 2013
Power utility company ready to deploy workers where they are needed.
Jersey Central Power & Light continues to prepare for potential power outages due to the winter storm. More than 800 workers are ready to “tackle line repair work when it is safe to do so,” said Ron Morano, a JCP&L spokesman. Workers have been stationed in Dover and Newton and will be sent to areas if and when they are needed, Morano said. Hazard responders and forestry crews stand by ready to provide assistance during emergencies and remove downed trees. “We’ve taken many proactive steps and will be prepared to respond should we be needed,” Morano said. “The storm is forecast to be bad in North Jersey as opposed to the western part of the state.” Power outages can be found on the company’s website and the company’s new smartphone …
Up to 10 inches of snow possible in the area.
Don't be fooled by the fact that this winter storm shares its name with an adorable Disney character. Nemo is expected to drop as much as 10 in. of snow in the area, along with winds over 35 miles-per-hour until Satuday. That means if the power goes out, bucket trucks won't be able to start work until Sunday. The Chathams already have a couple of inches of snow, but unlike the classic song, the worst, not the best, is yet to come. The Library of the Chathams will open at 1 p.m. Saturday instead of the usual 9:30 a.m. because of the storm. The American Red Cross recommends everyone prepare for winter weather with these steps: Get a Disaster Supplies Kit For Your Home You can find these items at Kings, CVS, ShopRite and at other area stores…
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Wind and snow expected in the storm.
The School District of the Chathams announced Thursday night that all Chatham schools will operate on an early dismissal schedule Friday. All after school activities are postponed or canceled, including Chatham Middle School's production of "The Music Man, Jr." The district may close schools Friday if the expected winter storm, called Nemo, worsens overnight Thursday. Early dismissal schedules mean students will be dismissed at the following times: Chatham Borough released a warning from the National Weather Service for the coming nor'easter, which is set to begin hitting the area late Thursday night. The storm could last through Saturday morning and bring 8 in. of snow or more, plus winds of up to 40 miles-an-hour. The winter storm …
Additional work crews will help restore service if necessary.
Jersey Central Power & Light is bringing in additional work crews in advance of the winter storm. The storm is forecast to drop a foot or more of snow in North Jersey beginning Friday afternoon. JCP&L President Don Lynch will hold a press conference in Dover on Friday at 10 a.m. to discuss the company’s preparation work in detail. JCP&L customers blasted the utility company in the days following Superstorm Sandy. Thousands of area residents were without power for more than a week after the storm. All available work crews and support personnel will work around the clock, if necessary, to restore service to customers who lose power due to Nemo, the company announced Thursday night. More than 100 work crews from FirstEnergy's Ohio Edison, The…
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6:45 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
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