In storm situations, residents need to know who to call and where to find important information and news. Here is a handy resource to help you through these difficult times (although we hope it isn’t necessary!). Remember the link for future reference: www.BerkeleyHeights.gov/stormresources

What can you expect in this storm?

The National Meteorological Service has issued a winter storm warning that predicts the snow will last from late Sunday afternoon to Monday – high snow accumulations are expected. Expect traveling to be difficult on Monday and road closures and highway emergencies are likely. If you don’t need to be out and about, staying anywhere when the storm hits on Monday is very advisable.

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Residents are encouraged to follow suit Berkeley Heights Police on Facebook, TAPinto Berkeley Heights, and the NJ Emergency Management Office for storm updates and warnings.

Power failure: notify JCP & L as soon as possible

  • Call (1-888-LIGHTS)
  • On-line: Report your failure online
  • TEXT: Write REG at 544487 to get started. If you are already registered for this service, send OUT to report your failure and STAT to get your home’s estimated status for power restoration.
  • DO NOT call the Berkeley Heights Police Department (BHPD) to report your failure. You have to contact JCP & L

It is CRITICAL that EVERY home reports its own outage to JCP&L to ensure that JCP&L is not in your house so that JCP&L can ensure that power is restored to your house. A neighbor reporting is great, but you also need to report your own failure.

Other resources available online:

  • Reporting gas leaks (Call PSE & G at 1-800-436-7734 or call the emergency number at 1-800-880-7734
  • Register to receive BH emergency notifications on the SMART911 system
  • Register to receive BH Town News & Updates by email
  • Helpful reminders for removing cars from the road, prepping your home (flashlights!), And checking for friends and neighbors, especially the elderly or the frail.
  • Where non-urgent problems such as broken water pipes, fallen trees, faulty street lights and sewage problems are to be reported.

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