What To Do If You Lose Power During Severe Storms In Morris Co.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Morris County residents could be in for a doozy of a thunderstorm later tonight, as storms are expected to hit the area Tuesday afternoon. Flash flooding, strong winds, lightening and large hail are all in the forecast, and with extreme weather can come power outages.

"Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) meteorologists are closely monitoring the weather conditions associated with the possible thunderstorms forecasted for today. JCP&L continues to monitor and prepare for this potential weather. Updates and additional information will be provided as conditions warrant." JCP&L said on their official account.

If your power goes out, there are multiple ways to report it to the JCP&L:

• Text OUT to 544487
• Online at www.jcp-l.com
• Use the JCP&L smartphone app (iPhone and Android)
• Via the "Report an Outage" tab here on Facebook (http://statictab.com/h8vmadi from a mobile device)
• Call 888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877)

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You can also take these simple steps to keep your home safe, courtesy of JCP&L:

• Keep a flashlight, portable radio and fresh batteries handy.
• Have extra blankets or a sleeping bag for each person.
• Have bottled water on hand, especially if you have a water well and pump.
• Stock an emergency supply of convenience food that do not require cooking.
• Assemble a first-aid kit.
• Gather prescription medications and other personal health items.
• Keep a charged cell phone and a car charger handy in case of an emergency or to report your electricity is out.
• Tune to a local radio station for storm information and warnings that may be issued.

Timeline Of Torrential Storms Predicted Tuesday

PSE&G has these tips:

• Prepare your home for high winds, securing outdoor objects.

• Downed wires should always be considered "live." Do not approach or drive over a downed line and do not touch anything it might be in contact with. If a wire falls on or near your car, stay inside the car, call 911, and do not get out until a power company deenergizes the line. If you MUST get out of the vehicle because it is on fire, jump as far as possible away from the vehicle, with both feet landing on the ground at the same time, and hop or shuffle away.

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