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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 power outage in Central and northern New Jersey JCP&L territory, including much of the Shore — electric service disruption and restoration status

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

How this number is built: last-24-hour power reports from cities in states where JCP&L appears on our power provider list. Users do not pick a utility. Other electric companies in the same state can share this total.

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:

Shore tropical wind and surge

Barrier-island and bay-shore laterals take salt, surge, and wind that inland Warren County never sees.

Nor'easters inland

Wet snow loads trees on northwestern New Jersey JCP&L circuits.

Summer Shore lightning

A fast cell can lock out a coastal feeder during weekend peak tourism.

PSE&G vs JCP&L mix-up

Two IOUs split New Jersey. The bill logo, not the county name, decides which map to trust.

Before You Call JCP&L

  1. Confirm the bill says Jersey Central Power & Light or JCP&L.
  2. Open the JCP&L outage map or FirstEnergy app.
  3. See whether neighbors on the same tap are dark.
  4. Report through JCP&L, not PSE&G, if that is your wires company.
  5. 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.

New Jersey

View power outages and user reports for cities in New Jersey.

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Other Electric Utility Outage Pages

Same live-report method, different service territory.

See all electric utility hubs on the national power outage page.

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.