Power Restored to Most in Hazlet by Sunday Afternoon

Hazlet, NJ - As of 1 p.m. Sunday, power had been restored to most Hazlet residents, local police said.

Traffic lights had resumed functioning, also. However, Hwy 36 remained diverted northbound at Poole Sunday afternoon due to wires down in the roadway.

Thousands lost power in Monmouth and Ocean counties Sunday, as wind gusts of up to 71 mph were recorded in Monmouth County, according to the National Weather Service. Those high winds brought down trees and power lines. Traffic lights were out at Middle & Poole, Hwy 36 & Poole, and Hwy 36 & Seagate Sunday in Hazlet.