NJ Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Utilities Page
Included links to electric and gas outage maps
Electricity Outages
Outage Maps
- PSE&G Outage Map — pseg.com/outagecenter (outagecenter.pseg.com in Bing) (updates every 15 minutes)
- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) Outage Map — firstenergycorp.com/outages
- Atlantic City Electric Outage Map — atlanticcityelectric.com/outages
- Orange & Rockland Outage Map — oruselectric.com/outages
- NJ Advance Media Power Outage Tracker — nj.com/outages (town‑by‑town map)
Outage Phone Number
- PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas): 1‑800‑436‑7734 (Text OUT to 4PSEG [47734])
- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L): 1‑888‑544‑4877
- Atlantic City Electric (ACE): 1‑800‑833‑7476
- Orange & Rockland (O&R): 1‑877‑434‑4100
Gas / No Heat Emergencies
If you smell gas: leave immediately and call the gas leak number or 911.
- PSE&G Gas: 1‑800‑436‑7734
- New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG): 1‑800‑427‑5325
- Elizabethtown Gas: 1‑800‑492‑4009
- South Jersey Gas: 1‑800‑582‑7060
Water Service Emergencies
Water utilities vary by town. Common providers:
- New Jersey American Water (statewide): 1‑800‑272‑1325 (24/7 emergencies)
- Middlesex Water Company: 1‑800‑549‑3802
- Local Municipal Water Departments: Call the emergency number printed on your bill or posted online.
Telephone Service Outages
- Verizon (landline & Fios): 1‑800‑837‑4966
- AT&T: 1‑800‑288‑2020
- Optimum (Altice): 1‑866‑950‑3278
Internet Service Outages
- Comcast Xfinity: 1‑800‑934‑6489
- Verizon Fios: 1‑800‑837‑4966
- Optimum (Altice): 1‑866‑950‑3278
- Spectrum: 1‑855‑707‑7328
General Emergency & Statewide Help
- 911 — For immediate danger, medical emergencies, downed wires, or gas leaks.
- NJ 2‑1‑1 — Warming centers, shelters, non‑emergency help during outages.
- NJ Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM): Coordinates statewide disaster response.
County Office of Emergency Management Numbers
| County | Phone Number |
| Atlantic County | 609‑407‑6742 |
| Bergen County | 201‑785‑5757 |
| Burlington County | 609‑518‑7200 |
| Camden County | 856‑783‑4808 |
| Cape May County | 609‑463‑6570 |
| Cumberland County | 856‑453‑2210 |
| Essex County | 973‑621‑4400 |
| Gloucester County | 856‑307‑7100 |
| Hudson County | 201‑369‑5200 |
| Hunterdon County | 908‑788‑1196 |
| Mercer County | 609‑281‑7220 |
| Middlesex County | 732‑745‑3384 |
| Monmouth County | 732‑431‑7400 |
| Morris County | 973‑829‑8600 |
| Ocean County | 732‑341‑3451 |
| Passaic County | 973‑881‑4500 |
| Salem County | 856‑769‑2900 |
| Somerset County | 908‑725‑5070 / 908‑231‑7000 |
| Sussex County | 973‑579‑0850 |
| Union County | 908‑654‑9881 |
| Warren County | 908‑835‑2044 |
- Call 911 first for immediate emergencies (medical crises, downed wires, gas leaks).
- County OEM numbers are best for storm updates, shelter info, and coordination of non‑life‑threatening emergencies.
Safety Notes During Storms
- Carbon Monoxide Risk: Never use ovens or grills indoors for heat.
- Backup Power: If using generators, keep them outdoors and away from windows.
- Communication: If cell service is down, text messages often go through faster than calls.
