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Free Ice, Water For Those Without Power In Ocean County: JCP&L
For those waiting for electricity to be restored, ice to keep your food cold can be picked up at these stores.
With officials saying it could take days to restore power for some residents following a powerful storm that ripped through parts of Ocean County, Jersey Central Power & Light has released a list of stores where ice and water can be picked up at no charge for those without electricity.
"While our crews continue restoration efforts, customers who are without power can pick up free water and ice at the following locations," JCP&L said. There were 22,000 homes and businesses still without electric service in Ocean County as of 2 p.m., including 7,500 in Brick and 6,100 in Jackson, and 2,400 in Plumsted.
You must show identification with your address and provide a telephone number that's linked to your JCP&L account.
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- ShopRite, Route 70 & Chambers Bridge Road, Brick
- ShopRite, 2 Route 37 West, Toms River
- ShopRite, 431 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville
- ShopRite, 860 Fischer Blvd., Toms River
- ShopRite, 260 North County Line Road, Jackson
- ShopRite, Route 9 & 1st Street, Lanoka Harbor
- ShopRite, 297 Route 72, Manahawkin
- ShopRite, 1001 Route 70, Manchester Township
- ShopRite, 501 S Main St., Suite 100, Waretown
- Acme, 912 West Bay Ave., Barnegat
- Acme, 18 Broadway Road, Browns Mills
- Acme, 5 Ortley Plaza, Seaside Heights
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