Hurricane Sandy

HURRICANE SANDY: JCP&L Says it Learned From Its Mistakes

Stresses storm may knock out power for 7-10 days

  Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) President Don Lynch says the company has learned from the mistakes it made from Hurricane Irene and is ready for Hurricane Sandy and the threat it poses to the state. The company took heat when Hurricane Irene left many New Jersey towns without power for days - and, in some cases, weeks. Many thought JCP&L's response was too slow. The biggest lesson learned is getting the information out to customers and municipalities as specifically, quickly and often as possible, Lynch said. The company wants its customers to know as much information as possible, he said. "Just know that Jersey Central will be working hard day and night - we've already started, should that storm hit shore here and cause outages …

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Tornado Watch in Effect For Monmouth County

Moderate risk for tornado development between 1 and 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to National Weather Service.

Hang on to your hat and keep an eye in the sky, as the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for much of the Eastern Seaboard, including Monmouth County, through 8 p.m. Wednesday night. Tornado Watch 411, issued by the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., warns of a moderate risk of tornadoes, hail up to 2 inches in diameter, thunderstorm wind gusts up to 70 mph, and dangerous lightning. There is a 40 percent probability of two or more tornadoes, and a 20 percent chance of one or more strong (F2-F5) tornadoes forming. Showers and thunderstorms are likely to begin after 5 p.m., with a 60 percent chance of precipitation, including hail. NWS is urging people to remain vigilant and listen to NOAA …

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Peter W Bennett

3:04 pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2011

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