Driving Ban Remains in Effect in Marlboro Until Damage is Assessed

Mayor Jon Hornik is looking for JCP&L to have a plan of action for his residents. As of midnight, 100 percent of the township was without power.

"This is the worst storm in the history of our township," Hornik said. "Obviously, the scope of the damage is extreme."

In the early hours on Tuesday morning, Hornik told Patch that the driving ban will remain in effect in Marlboro Township until the full extent of damage can be assessed on Tuesday. He will alert residents when the ban is lifted.

JCP&L will get into the area when major wind gusts have died down. Hornik said as soon as it is safe, he wants electrical crews in Marlboro.

"I want a game plan," he said. "They will be here as soon as it is safe."

While the township is suffering severe tree and wind damage, and literal town-wide power outages, Hornik said Marlboro is lucky to not have weather-related fatalities thus far.

"We are all in this together."

When the driving ban is lifted, temporary electronic charging stations will be set up in three locations throughout the township. 

• Robertsville Fire Station on Rt. 520
• Morganville Independent Fire Station Rt. 79
• Police Department at Municipal Complex

Residents without water an find non-potable water, which can be used for flushing toilets, at the Vanderburg Road Soccer Complex.

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