Hurricane Henri, which is pronounced "ahn-ree", is expected to begin impacting
our area tonight.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch which is in effect from today until
Monday, August 23rd. The primary hazard for our area is expected to be heavy rain, which
could lead to flooding. Strong winds may also cause scattered tree and power line damage.
If you lose power, please report your outage to JCP&L directly by calling
1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), or by visiting
www.firstenergycorp.com and clicking the
“Report Outage” link on
firstenergycorp.com<https://firstenergycorp.com/outages_help/Report_Powe…ml>,
or by texting 544487.
If you notice a downed power line or a tree blocking the road, do not go near it, and
report it immediately by calling the non-emergency police number at: (973) 543-2581 and
pressing 0 to speak to an operator or email: mendhamtwpoem(a)gmail.com.
Please reserve calling 911 for emergency situations.
Generators can be a lifesaver during power outages, but such devices can also be dangerous
if used or installed improperly. Never use a portable generator inside the house or a
closed garage.
For information to prepare your family for all hazards and emergencies, attached is a
Storm Preparation Checklist prepared by JCP&L. Additional resources are also
available on
ready.nj.gov<http://www.ready.nj.gov/>v/>.
Stay safe and take care,
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township