Over 14,000 Without Power In Marlboro Tuesday Evening

MARLBORO, NJ – As of 10 p.m. on Tuesday, over 175,000 customers are without electricity in Monmouth County, according to JCP&L. Marlboro has been one of the hardest hit, leaving 14,602 customers (more than 85% of Marlboro customers) in the dark.

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

Another 3,589 residents were left out of power in neighboring Colts Neck, according to the energy authority.

In a Tuesday morning update from mayor Jon Hornik, the township remains under a National Weather Service Storm Warning until 4:15 p.m. with an added threat of isolated tornadoes.

In advance of the storm, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency earlier Tuesday morning. The Marlboro Office of Emergency Management urges residents to stay home and off the roads unless travel is necessary. Read more: Marlboro 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.

1-3 inches of rainfall is expected. A flash flood watch is in effect: Expect flooding in low-lying areas that typically do so.

The mayor reminds residents to:

• Secure all outdoor furniture (tables, chairs, outdoor fixtures and tents), including any items that can become dangerous projectiles during a storm
• Keep electronics charged in the event of a power outage
• Have a flashlight with new batteries at the ready
• Relocate valuables from low-lying regions prone to flooding

Residents are urged to report any power outages by calling JCP&L at 1 (888) 544-4877.

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