Community Corner
Irene Aftermath Update in Middletown
Officials inform residents on status of electricity outages and more.
The following is a hurricane update release from Middletown Township:
The mandatory evacuation has been lifted. All residents are permitted to return to their residences. However, large sections of town still do not have power.
JCP&L reports that they may not be able to restore power for two to five days. JCP&L and township crews are working continuously to address all power issues. The township will schedule an emergency brush collection.
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In the meantime, brush can be be brought to the recycling center at 52 Kanes lane. Unless it is a life-threating emergency, please do not call 9-1-1.
Call 732-615-3240 for general information. Updates will be posted to www.middletownnj.org <http://owa.middletownnj.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.middletownnj.org>, Comcast channel 20, Verizon Fios channel 26 and Radio station 1620AM.
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