Freehold Power Restoration Will Be A “Multi-Day” Effort: Township

FREEHOLD, NJ – The aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias continues to wreak havoc on Freehold Township as over 7,957 residences are still left without power as of 10 p.m. on Wednesday.

Over 2,949 residences in Freehold Borough are without power as of Wednesday, in addition to 1,874 in Upper Freehold.

According to Freehold police, unnecessary travel should be avoided as several traffic signals throughout the township are non-operational. In addition, many roads are still blocked with downed wires and fallen trees. Read more: 153K Still Without Power In Monmouth County After Tropical Storm

Representatives from JCP&L say that an estimated time of restoration is unavailable.

According to a message from Freehold Township on social media, Tropical Storm Isaias has left “significant damage” to infrastructure in the area.

“We have been in contact with JCP&L regarding their storm response and repair efforts,” the township wrote in a Wednesday social media post. “There is no official word as they are still assessing damage, but they are certain that this will be a multi-day restoration effort. Additional crews have already been dispatched and added prior to the storm.”

The township will be implementing a brush pickup for small branches and limbs to be announced at a later date. Residents are asked to report downed trees causing obstructed or blocked roadways to (732) 462-7500.

In a press briefing early Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy said that, while the state is prepared to handle the power outages, restorations could take as long as days in some areas.

“This storm is escalating quickly and the numbers are rapidly changing,” Murphy tweeted during the storm. “We are in touch with all major utilities, which are working to restore power ASAP.”

The town hit the hardest by the power outages in Monmouth County is Middletown, followed by Marlboro and Freehold Township.

JCP&L is reporting that 121,100 Monmouth County residents remain without power as of 10 p.m. Wednesday. An estimated restoration time is currently unavailable.

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