Power Outages in New Jersey

Check for Power Outages

Utilities like Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), PSE&G, and Atlantic City Electric have online outage maps and reporting tools.

Why Outages Happen in NJ

Common causes include:

High winds and thunderstorms knocking down tree limbs and lines.

Heavy snow and ice loading on equipment during winter storms.

Aging infrastructure in some areas that’s vulnerable during storms (utility investment plans are underway statewide).

What You Can Do Right Now

Report outages via your utility’s website or app (PSE&G, JCP&L, or Atlantic City Electric).

Stay informed using outage maps and alerts from your provider.

What to Do When You Experience a Power Outage

Reporting outages will help restore power more quickly. You can do this several ways according to JCP&L:

Report an outage online

Call 888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877)

Report your outage via text message; get started by texting REG to 544487.
(Message and data rates may apply.) More information about our text messaging, and related services can be found on our communication tools page.

View/report power outages on our 24/7 Power Center maps

If your power goes out during this storm, report it to your utility provider immediately.

📞Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476
📞Jersey Central Power & Light: 1-888-544-4877
📞Orange & Rockland: 1-877-434-4100
📞PSE&G: 1-800-436-7734
📞Vineland Municipal: 856-794-4280