Over 15,000 Without Power In Howell Tuesday Afternoon

HOWELL, NJ – As of 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, over 139,490 customers are without electricity in Monmouth County, according to JCP&L. Howell is one of the hardest hit, with nearly 15,000 (71.13% of 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.

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.

The Howell Police Department reminds residents that calls to dispatch should be reserved for emergencies only. Residents are urged to report any power outages by calling JCP&L at 1 (888) 544-4877.

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