Power outage affects hundreds on brick beaches barrier island

Power outage affects hundreds on Brick Beaches barrier island

BRICK, NJ – More than 700 residents on the Brick Beaches barrier island are without power Sunday evening as utility crews work to determine the cause of an outage that struck the coastal community earlier in the night.

According to utility officials, approximately 707 customers are affected, with restoration currently estimated for 11:00 p.m. Sunday. A repair crew has been dispatched to assess the situation and begin necessary work once the source of the outage is confirmed.

The cause of the power loss remains under investigation, and utility representatives said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

  • More than 700 customers lost power on the Brick Beaches barrier island.
  • Crews are investigating the cause and working toward restoration by 11 p.m.
  • Residents are advised to prepare for several hours without electricity.

Local authorities are reminding residents to stay indoors, use flashlights instead of candles, and report any downed wires to 911 or the utility company immediately. Updates on the outage will continue to be shared through the Brick Township emergency and utility communication channels.

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