2K to 5K Residents Face Night Without Power

PSE&G is reporting between 2,001 and 5,000 Paramus customers are without power, according to its latest Outage Map. And many will have to suffer through the night as the company previously stated that power may not be restored for a week or more, according to a report on northjersey.com. The company had to cease any overnight repairs as wind gusts reach over 45mph. Crews would begin repair work around 8am Tuesday morning.

Power outages and downed electrical wires can be reported to PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). 

Bergen County’s emergency management coordinator, Dwane Razzetti, told northjersey.com, said wind gusts of “up to 75 miles per hour” would present the most significant problems overnight. He said the most severe conditions were expected after midnight and would taper off to 10 to 25 mph by 9 this morning.

Currently all borough offices, public and private schools will remain closed for Tuesday. As of 9:34pm no decision was made regarding opening the Paramus Library but will most likely remain closed.

The Shops at Riverside, Paramus Park will remain closed on Tuesday. At this time Westfield Garden State Plaza is tentatively planned to have a delayed opening of 11AM on Tuesday with limited operations but a final decision will be made by 8am Tuesday.

Residents who evacuate their homes can head to a county-run shelter at Bergen Community College in Paramus. The shelter can house those with special needs and pets, according to the county executive's office. Officials reminded residents to bring clothes and medications, and bring a carrier case for pets. 

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