Dive Summary:
- Almost one million New Jersey residents remained without power Sunday, despite promises that power would be restored in the northern areas of the state; in some areas it has been six days since the power went out.
- Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) had indicated power would likely be restored in places such as Fort Lee, Ridgewood, and Teaneck by Saturday, something that has yet to occur.
- The frustration is enhanced by the promise of shorter days, colder nights, and the threat of another storm by the middle of next week.
From the article:
Nearly 1 million New Jersey residents remained without power Sunday as temperatures dipped, patience waned and some North Jersey mayors criticized utilities for failing to restore service.
The frustration was particularly high in still-dark towns where PSE&G had indicated power would likely be restored by Saturday, including Fort Lee, Ridgewood and Teaneck. ...