Many Brick residents – about half that lost power during Wednesday's nor'easter – had gained back electrical power by Friday morning, Jersey Central Power & Light reported.
By early Friday morning, 7,863 customers remained without power, down from 14,000 after Wednesday's snowstorm and a high of about 32,000 after Hurricane Sandy first struck.
The company said 7,891 customers had their power restored Thursday, and estimated another 364 would be restored Friday and just under 2,000 would be restored Saturday.
Several large areas, including developments off Princeton Avenue and developments in the northern portions of the Herbertsville section, were restored Thursday night.
Resources were still available for residents in need of warmth or a hot meal.
Free hot meals were being served at:
- Brick PAL, Drum Point Road, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily.
- Brick Presbeterian Church, Drum Point Road, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (check daily, 732-477-0676).
- Visitation Church, Mantoloking Road, three meals per day, call 732-920-1365.
Brick Knights of Columbus Council 836 has announced it will host a spaghetti dinner Friday evening at its building at 1065 Cedar Bridge Avenue for all affected by the storms. Dinner will be served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The township's FEMA disaster center is also open and now located in Civic Plaza, on Chambers Bridge Road.
JCP&L officials and workers have made this statement. "We are attempting to restore power by region, based on the amount of people that are affected first" Well, correct me if I'm wrong, but that means some areas are getting preferred service. NOT ACCEPTABLE. IF, this was a NON PAID service, without FEES or Charges, then I would say acceptable. But this is a charged service, with SLA's and customer expectations. REGARDLESS of weather disaster or reason. Preparation and support is THEIR responsibility, and what we PAY FOR! This is not COURTESY restoration, it is EXPECTED restoration. IF they say certain areas are getting preferred service due to their area and the amount of customers, then THAT AREA should pay more for their service. If my area is not preferred, I should pay LESS. If we pay the same fee structure and amount for service, we should be expected to get the SAME SERVICE and have the SAME EXPECTATIONS. No different than if first class gets preferred service, they pay for it. If we all pay the same amount, we all should be given the same service and have the same expectations. They admitted, some areas are not down due to a more 'complicated' situation, but simply and executive decision to service certain areas before others. HEADS SHOULD ROLL
maybe you have a comprehension problem or didn't make it out of first grade, but that IS what they stated. And, if you had an ounce of common sense, you'd comprehend the point I am making in my message. Apparently you interpret what you think you understand, and not what is written. If this was not a FEE BASED SERVICE, and assistance from the kindness of their hearts, that is one thing. Customers paying for the SAME SERVICE, are entitle to the SAME SERVICE. IF, they cannot provide the SAME SERVICE to all paying the SAME fees, then they should not offer SLA's or discount those that cannot receive the SAME SERVICE. It seems save to say you've never dealt with SLA's, big industry, or service provider contracting. But thank you for your more than intelligent input.
I just finally got power back myself and of course I am thrilled to have it because sure it does suck living in one room with a space heater powered by a generator but ya know what I can deal with no power. I'm just happy to still have a house because I have quite a few friends and family members that don't anymore. So while it was worrisome during the cold we had this week, I really I don't see it as something to scream and cry about right now. Just be glad temps are rising again and maybe get out of the house and help some of the less fortunate. Now is the time to unite and help eachother not whine and scream and make a problem of ourselves. Furthermore you have no idea what I do. I will say I do not work for any of the power crews but I can almost guaranty that I have more experience dealing with disaster recovery operations then most people.
Once again, you are still not comprehending my initial statement. Let's just agree to disagree. It's not worth the argument. Best luck to you and have a great weekend.
You said correct you if you are wrong, so here is your correction. What they are saying is they are evaluating what repairs need to be done, and the amount of people that will be restored with each repair. In simple terms, if one repair will restore power to 200 homes while another will restore power to two homes, they will do the repair that restores the 200 homes first. This is not preferential treatment. it is how they are getting the most people back in service as quickly as they can. The key words in their statement are 'that are affected". I share your frustration, i have been without power since October 29th and am still without power. This long without a power restoration is unacceptable. I don't think JCP&L should be given a pass for this because of the length of time things have been down, especially with all of the out of state crews that are coming in to help. Something in their management or work order structure needs to be improved. However, they are not giving certain areas preferential treatment. They are turning on customers as as quickly as they can, and prioritizing work to do so. And before you make the accusation, I am in no way shape or form affiliated with JCP&L other than being another dissatisfied customer.
An answer as intelligent as yours speaks for itself. We pay a rate for power, but included are SERVICE charges. Those charges are for delivery of that power, and comes with the agreements to provide power. I'm guessing you're the brightest bulb in the box.
You seem educated, but do you read well? Why are there so many individuals with comprehension issues out there? I DID state that they are focusing on areas that will restore power to larger numbers. And did say if this was NOT a paid service that would be acceptable. Also, deciding to do an area that affects a great number of people rather than fewer IS preferential treatment. BASED ON POPULATION. Do I need to provide a dictionary for people? If you are going to correct someone, please understand what has been already said. You are correcting me by stating what I already stated. You’re using different words, but evidentially there is a language barrier where some words obviously cannot be comprehended.
Everyone is entitled to the SAME service if they are paying the SAME fees. If they could not handle a disaster or to provide that service, REGARDLESS of reason, then they are not the COMPANY for the job! If you brought your car in for an oil change and are paying the same for that oil change as everyone else. And have been waiting two hours for it. But an auto dealer that has 20 cars and a larger account steps in, and they put him before you, because it will satisfy more people at one time that is NOT appropriate. And trust me; you'd have something to say. JCP&L is inadequate, poorly managed, did and does not have proper planning or support, and has not managed this disaster in the manner that it should have. They are a BUSINESS making money, realizing profits, and providing a service. To decide which areas get power first is discriminating and making a calculated and preferred decision. If you like, I can forward the definitions of those words to you, and that may help. But if they CANNOT provide smaller areas with the same response or level of service as the larger areas, then the smaller areas should NOT pay the same rates as those areas that would get preferred treatment. PERIOD... This is not an argument, this is black and white. Please don't justify and make excuses for stupidity. It only makes you look ignorant.
thank god my grandfather and father tought me how to survive a catastropic event. now my daughters know how to also! As i stated to them when the wind was blowing 70 plus knots. we are on our own for at least a week! wake up people it will be weeks before you see any change! learn to stand on your own two feet!
That's what I would do if I was there (but I'm in Chicago). I'm just trying to check on my 2 girls who live with their mother in Barnegat. There's been no response from them. Does anyone know the conditions on 45 Barnegat Blvd in Barnegat? Are the homes intact?