Local Markets Providing Free Ice & Water to Homes Without Power

Many families in Ocean County and New Jersey are still feeling the effects today from Tropical Storm Isaias.

There are still approximately 20,000 homes in Toms River that are still close to 70,000 in total for Ocean County without power still.

JCP & L announced that they are working around the clock and sending in an additional 4,000 utility workers to get power restored as quickly as possible.

Due to the excessive heat, local supermarkets throughout New Jersey are offering free ice and water to families who are still without power

According to the First Energy Corp Website, here is where you can get free ice and water if needed:

OCEAN COUNTY

• Acme Supermarkets, Route 35 & Washington, Ortley Beach/Seaside Heights
• Perlmart Shop Rite 427, 429 Atl City Blvd., Store 663 Bayville
• Saker ShopRites, Inc. 668 Rt 70, Brick 08723
• Perlmart Shop Rite, 328 Route 9, (Lacey) Store 655, Lanoka Harbor
• Perlmart Shop Rite, 1001Rt 70W, (Manchester) Store 659, Manchester
• Perlmart Shop Rite, 260 County Line Rd., Store 661, Jackson
• Perlmart Shop Rite, 860 Fischer Blvd, Store 656, Toms River
• Saker ShopRites, Inc., 2 Rt 37 West, Toms River 08753

Just be patient, utility crews are working as fast as they can to get power restored to the entire state of New Jersey