JCP&L Outage Map — New Jersey Shore and Northwest Reports
User power reports from states where we list Jersey Central Power & Light. Restoration times come from JCP&L's official map; we are not affiliated with FirstEnergy. PSE&G is a different utility.
JCP&L at a glance
FirstEnergy operating-company distribution across central and northern New Jersey. Listed in 1 state in our electric provider table (Central and northern New Jersey JCP&L territory, including much of the Shore).
Official status: JCP&L Outage Map
About JCP&L Power Outages
Jersey Central Power & Light is a FirstEnergy operating company serving large parts of central and northern New Jersey, including much of the Shore. Sandy-style coastal wind, nor'easters, and inland tree-on-wire events are the restoration stories. PSE&G covers the urban corridor; Atlantic City Electric covers further south.
Users do not pick JCP&L. We count power reports from states where Jersey Central Power & Light appears — a New Jersey-wide power-report total. We are not JCP&L.
How to Report a JCP&L Outage
Open JCP&L's outage page from FirstEnergy, the JCP&L / FirstEnergy app, or the regional outage map on cellular data. Report by phone using the JCP&L number on the bill. If the address is PSE&G, use PSE&G's Outage Center instead.
Why JCP&L Power Goes Out
In Central and northern New Jersey JCP&L territory, including much of the Shore, an electric outage is usually local distribution, not a collapse of the bulk grid. Typical JCP&L patterns:
Barrier-island and bay-shore laterals take salt, surge, and wind that inland Warren County never sees.
Wet snow loads trees on northwestern New Jersey JCP&L circuits.
A fast cell can lock out a coastal feeder during weekend peak tourism.
Two IOUs split New Jersey. The bill logo, not the county name, decides which map to trust.
Before You Call JCP&L
- Confirm the bill says Jersey Central Power & Light or JCP&L.
- Open the JCP&L outage map or FirstEnergy app.
- See whether neighbors on the same tap are dark.
- Report through JCP&L, not PSE&G, if that is your wires company.
- After coastal storms, stay away from downed lines in floodwater.
Cities With Power Reports in JCP&L States
No city-level power reports in the last 24 hours from these states. When users submit reports, they will list here.
States Where We List JCP&L
Open a state power outages page for city lists and the report form. Other electric companies may also serve these states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a JCP&L outage right now?
No user power reports from JCP&L-listed states in 24 hours There are no power reports from states where we list Jersey Central Power & Light. PSE&G may still have corridor outages. Use JCP&L's official map. We are not FirstEnergy.
Where is the JCP&L outage map?
Use JCP&L Outage Map on the official site or app. Restoration times and polygons come from JCP&L, not from this page. US Outage Tracker - Daily is independent and is not JCP&L.
How do I report a JCP&L outage?
Open JCP&L's outage page from FirstEnergy, the JCP&L / FirstEnergy app, or the regional outage map on cellular data. Report by phone using the JCP&L number on the bill. If the address is PSE&G, use PSE&G's Outage Center instead.
Why might this count include other electric companies?
Users report a power outage by city, not by brand. We total those reports from states where our provider list includes JCP&L. Another utility in the same state can share this total.
This JCP&L outage page is an independent snapshot of user power reports. Jersey Central Power & Light Company and related marks are trademarks of their owners. For restoration times, use JCP&L Outage Map.