18K Still Without Power In Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Power outages continue to plague Somerset County Thursday night, with a total of more than 18,000 in the dark following the snowstorm.

JCP&L is reporting 9,732 customers as of 6:45 p.m. are without power with the most in Basking Ridge with 3,162 followed by Warren with 2,021. No restoration time has been set.

"We are experiencing power outages due to severe weather and are assessing damage. We will provide estimated restoration times when they are available," JCP&L stated.

Here is a breakdown of JCP&L customers without power in Somerset County:

• Bedminster - 374
• Bernards Township - 3,162
• Bernardsville - 1,602
• Branchburg - 609
• Bridgewater - 500
• Far Hills - 560
• Green Brook - Fewer than 5
• Hillsborough - 325
• Peapack and Gladstone - 579
• Warren - 2,021
• Watchung - 28

PSE&G is reporting 8,825 customers without power in Somerset County with the most in North Plainfield with 2,693 followed by Watchung with 2,009. Power restoration could be as late as 11:45 p.m. on Saturday.

Here is a breakdown of PSE&G customers without power in Somerset County:

• Bound Brook - 206
• Bridgewater - 713
• Franklin - 1,321
• Green Brook - 883
• Hillsborough - 84
• Manville - 7
• Millstone - Fewer than 5
• Montgomery - 566
• North Plainfield - 2,693
• Raritan - 6
• Somerville - 5
• South Bound Brook - 187
• Warren - 143
• Watchung - 2,009

Many towns are reporting that DPW crews are unable to plow certain areas because of the downed power lines. Once the lines are cleaned up, the town can remove downed trees and plow roads.

(Image via Matthew Brigham of Watchung)

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