500 Without Power In South Orange As Temperatures Plunge

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - More than 500 customers are without power Wednesday in the wake of a winter storm, according to the PSE&G website.

The outage data says 510 customers, approximately seven percent of South Orange, are powerless as temperatures plunge.

The utility company estimates the earliest power will be restored is 11:15 a.m. but noted repairs might not be complete until 12:15 p.m.

The Village of South Orange issued these reminders for when the lights go out:

• If your house is the only one without power, check your fuse box or circuit breaker panel.
• Turn off large appliances before replacing fuses or resetting circuits.
• If power is out in the neighborhood, disconnect all electrical heaters and appliances to reduce the initial demand and protect the motors from possible low voltage damage.
• If you leave home, turn off or unplug heat producing appliances.
• Unplug computers and other voltage sensitive equipment to protect them against possible surges when power is restored.
• Conserve water, especially if you are on a well.
• Keep doors, windows and draperies closed to retain heat in your home.
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. If the door remains closed, a fully Reloaded freezer can keep foods frozen for two days.
• Be extremely careful of fire hazards caused by candles or other flammable light sources.

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