Parsippany residents told not to call 911 about power outages after severe storm

Parsippany Residents Told Not to Call 911 About Power Outages After Severe Storm

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July 3, 2026

Police urged residents to report outages directly to Jersey Central Power & Light as crews worked to restore electricity following Friday night’s damaging thunderstorms.

Parsippany, NJ – The Parsippany Police Department is reminding residents not to call 911 for power restoration updates as widespread outages continue following severe thunderstorms that swept through northern New Jersey Friday evening.

Officials said multiple neighborhoods throughout the township remain without electricity after the storms brought damaging winds, downed trees, and utility line damage.

Restoration estimate provided

According to the police department, Jersey Central Power & Light has provided an estimated restoration time of 10:30 p.m., although officials cautioned that restoration times are only estimates and may change as utility crews continue assessing storm damage.

Residents whose homes or businesses remain without power are encouraged to report their outages directly to JCP&L to ensure their location is included in the utility’s restoration efforts.

Emergency lines reserved for emergencies

Police emphasized that 911 should only be used to report emergencies requiring an immediate response from police, firefighters, or emergency medical personnel.

The advisory follows a night of widespread storm damage across Parsippany, where officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, Department of Public Works crews, and utility workers responded to dozens of calls involving downed trees, fallen utility lines, and hazardous road conditions.

Key Points

  • Parsippany police urged residents not to call 911 for power restoration information.
  • JCP&L estimated power could be restored by approximately 10:30 p.m., though restoration times may change.
  • Residents should report outages directly to Jersey Central Power & Light while crews continue repairing storm damage.

Related: Parsippany, Jersey Central Power & Light, Morris County, Power Outage, New Jersey Storms

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