Handy Numbers for Irene Aftermath

As Hurricane Irene heads up to New England, emergency workers in New Jersey are continuing to remind people that call volume skyrockets during a crisis. Many of the calls are non-emergency calls that could be better handled by another agency or non-emergency police dispatch.

Only call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. To reach Gloucester Township Police for non-emergency purposes, call 856-228-4500.

The Camden County chapter of the American Red Cross can be reached at 856-365-7100.

The following is a partial list of phone numbers to call related to specific problems you may have:

• Power Outages: PSE&G, 1-800-436-7734, or Atlantic City Electric, 1-800-833-7476
• Gas Leaks: South Jersey Gas, 1-800-582-7060
• Phone/Internet/Cable Service Interruption: Verizon, 1-800-837-4966, or Comcast 1-800-266-2278

Print out this list and stick it to your refrigerator.