Over 6,400 Without Power In Hazlet Tuesday Afternoon

HAZLET, NJ – As of 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday, over 175,000 customers are without electricity in Monmouth County, according to JCP&L. Hazlet is one of the hardest hit, with 6,401 (over 84% of Hazlet customers) affected in the township.

You can view JCP&L's power map here: http://outages.firstenergycorp.com/nj.html

In advance of the storm, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency earlier Tuesday morning. State police urge residents to stay home and off the roads unless travel is necessary. Read more: Hazlet Prepares For Tropical Storm Isaias

Prepare for tropical storm-force winds of 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Secure anything that can be blown away.

3-6 inches of rainfall is expected in the region. A flash flood watch is in effect: Expect flooding in low-lying areas that typically do so.

Households are urged to report any power outages by calling JCP&L at 1 (888) 544-4877. Hazlet residents can stay informed by signing up for emergency notifications. Residents are also encouraged to know their hurricane evacuation zones.

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